India and Zimbabwe are all set to face each other in the fifth T20 match of the series. With some exceptional performance, Team India bagged the series. But both teams are trying hard to end the series on a winning note. Before stepping into this match, Team India made an interesting change. Khaleel Ahmed is not playing the last T20 match against Zimbabwe. In this article, we will explore the reason behind his absence. Find out why Khaleel Ahmed is missing from today’s India vs Zimbabwe clash against Zimbabwe.
Khaleel Ahmed is Absent Against Zimbabwe:
After the T20 World, a young squad traveled to Zimbabwe to play a five-match T20 series. Under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, team India faced a setback in the very first game. But after that, they bounced back and named the series after them. On July 14, they will face Zimbabwe in the last match. As it is the last match of the series, both teams will try hard to register a win in this match.
Before stepping into the game, Team India has gone through an interesting change. Indian speedster Khaleel Ahmed is missing out on the game. That is a smart move by the team management. In the last match, he played well and in this match, he is sitting out.
As there is no official reason disclosed for that move it can be a strategic move. As the series is ending, the management is giving a chance to every other player. After missing past fixtures, Mukesh Kumar came back to the team in the fifth game. Skipper Shubman Gill updated about the change. He said, “Couple of changes. Mukesh Kumar and Parag come in.”
Toss Update:
Before stepping into the game, Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first. After that, he said, “We are gonna have a bowl first. The wicket will get better when we bat second. Not difficult at all, the motivation is there, the confidence is there and the skillset is there. We want to do well and finish the series on a high. Brandon Mavuta comes in. Chatara has been rested, he’s played four games in a row and we have a Test match coming up.”
Zimbabwe Playing XI: Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Johnathan Campbell, Faraz Akram, Clive Madande(w), Brandon Mavuta, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
India Playing XI: Shubman Gill(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Kumar
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