IND vs ZIM: ICC T20 World Cup 2022 – Zimbabwe cannot qualify for the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 but beating India in their last Super 12 game will be on their agenda. If they cause an upset win over the mighty Indians on Sunday (November 6), then they will directly qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 set to be played in the USA and the Caribbean. Zimbabwe does not need to play any qualifiers as they did in this edition of the T20 World Cup 2022. A lot will be at stake for the Craig Ervine-led side when they meet India in Melbourne. Follow IND vs ZIM & ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
- IND vs ZIM match is set to be played on November 6
- Zimbabwe have a good record against India across formats as they have beaten 14 times.
- It is the second most wins for them against a Test-playing nation.
- Zimbabwe has also beaten India in T20Is before.
Zimbabwe’s most wins against a full-member team:
Bangladesh: 44 wins
India: 14 wins
Afghanistan: 12 wins
Sri Lanka: 12 wins
WI: 11 wins#INDvsZIM#T20WorldCup#CricketTwitter— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) November 3, 2022
IND vs ZIM: T20 World Cup 2024 direct qualification at stakes for Zimbabwe, check how can they directly qualify for the next T20 World Cup if they beat India
IND vs ZIM: Why Zimbabwe do not need to play Qualifiers of the T20 World Cup 2024 if they beat India?
- Zimbabwe beat Pakistan, lost to Netherlands & Bangladesh, and shared a point with South Africa. They are currently on 3 points.
- If they beat India at MCG, then Zimbabwe can go up to five points thereby ensuring a top-four finish.
- Teams who finish among the top four do not need to play in the Qualifiers of the T20 World Cup 2024.
- India match will be huge, and Zimbabwe will try to cause an upset and eye-direct qualification for the T20 World Cup 2024.
IND vs ZIM: Clear skies predicted for India vs Zimbabwe match at MCG on Sunday, November 6
MCG has had a few rain-affected matches in T20 World Cup 2022. Rain though is not set to play spoilsport this time around as clear skies have been predicted in Melbourne during India’s clash against Zimbabwe. A win for The Rohit Sharma-led side will enable the first finish on the points table in Group 2.
IND vs ZIM: T20 World Cup 2024 direct qualification at stakes for Zimbabwe, check how can they directly qualify for the next T20 World Cup if they beat India