ZIM vs IND Live streaming details, when & how to watch 1st T20I of India tour of Zimbabwe 2026
The ZIM vs IND 1st T20I will be played in Harare on Thursday, July 23.
The Indian Cricket Team are all set to begin a new chapter as they take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match series on July 23, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club. After suffering back-to-back series defeats against Ireland and England, the Men in Blue will be desperate to get back the winning momentum.
The recent losses have put the India under pressure, with captain Shreyas Iyer still searching for his first T20I series victory. However, the Zimbabwe tour is a perfect opportunity for the India to rebuild confidence before another international assignment.
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Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will be eager to make the best of their home conditions and will be looking to challenge India as Ireland did a month ago. All-rounder Sikandar Raza will be leading the side and will be looking to trouble a young Indian bowling attack with his emerging T20 side.
Here’s everything you need to know about the live streaming TV telecast, match timings and other details for the first T20I between Zimbabwe and India.
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ZIM vs IND: Head-to-Head record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 14
- India Won: 11
- Zimbabwe Won: 3
ZIM vs IND 1st T20I: Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe (ZIM) vs India (IND), 1st T20I, India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026Match Date: July 23, 2026 (Thursday)Time: 4:30 PM (IST) / 1:00 PM Local TimeToss Time: 4:00 PM (IST)/ 12:30 PM LocalVenue: Harare Sports CLub, Harare
When to watch the ZIM vs IND 1st T20I? Timing details
The first T20I between Zimbabwe and India will be played on July 23, 2026, at the Harare Sports Club. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM (IST), while the toss will take place at 4:00 PM (IST). In Zimbabwe, the game will begin at 1:00 PM with toss scheduled at 12:30 PM.
How to watch ZIM vs IND 1st T20I in India?
Fans in India can watch the live telecast of the opening T20I on the Unite8 Sports Network. The Live streaming of the match will be available on the FanCode app and website. Viewers using DD Free Dish can also watch the match live on DD Sports.
How to watch the ZIM vs IND 1st T20I in Zimbabwe?
Fans in Zimbabwe can watch the first T20I live on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) TV, which will provide television coverage of the match.
Where to watch the ZIM vs IND 1st t20I? Country-wise TV & Live Streaming details
India: Unite8 Sports Network, DD Sports & FanCodeZimbabwe: ZBC TVUnited Kingdom: Hotstar UKAustralia: FanCodeSub-Saharan Africa: Sporty TVUSA & Canada: Willow TVMiddle East: Willow TV
When is the ZIM vs IND 1st T20I?
The first T20I between Zimbabwe and India will be played on July 23, 2026.
What time will the ZIM vs IND 1st T20I start?
The match will begin at 4:30 PM (IST), while the toss is scheduled for 4:00 PM (IST).
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