Zimbabwe Confident of Upsetting India in Remaining T20I Matches

India's five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe has taken an exciting turn after the African nation's surprising victory in the opening match. However, India bounced back with a dominant 100-run win in the second match, thanks to Abhishek Sharma's six-filled century.

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Hamilton Masakadza believes his team has the potential to upset India in the remaining three matches. He highlights the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket and Zimbabwe's use of the format to develop young players. Masakadza also praises the talent of the young Indian team led by Shubman Gill, but notes that they are still hungry to prove themselves.

Regarding Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza, Masakadza commends his aggressive and positive approach. He believes Raza's leadership will inspire the team to put pressure on India and achieve positive results. Masakadza also emphasizes the importance of other teams touring Zimbabwe to provide their players with valuable experience.

He expresses optimism about Zimbabwe's chances in the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite their recent failure to qualify. Masakadza acknowledges the team's shortcomings but believes they are learning from their mistakes and improving.

Masakadza reflects on the decline of Zimbabwe cricket, attributing it to poor decision-making and a lack of experience. However, he is confident that the current group of players is on the right path to rectify these issues.

He praises Indian batting sensation Rinku Singh for his power-hitting abilities and expects him to make a significant impact on the tour. Masakadza also acknowledges the contributions of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, who recently retired from T20Is. He expresses gratitude for their memorable performances and looks forward to their continued presence in other formats.

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