IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I: Sikandar Raza wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

Sikandar Raza, Shreyas Iyer (Pic: X/@BCCI)

In the second T20I match against Team India, Zimbabwe's skipper Sikandar Raza has won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Harare Sports Club.

After winning the toss, Zimbabwe's skipper Raza said, "We want to bowl first. First reason being the winter wicket as we know, it's slightly spicier at the start, so hopefully we can make early inroads and then see what comes in the batting order later on. [On the surface looking different from the first game] The surface is certainly a lot better today than it was in the first game, so it may not be as spicy, but we know that in Harare, especially during winter, there will be a bit of spice at the start and hopefully our seamers can make inroads. If they do, it'll go a long way towards helping us stop them. [On team changes] No. We're going to back the same boys. We've got the same side".

On the other hand, the "Men in Blue" will enter the clash with one change, where Yash Thakur will replace Ashok Sharma.

Team India's captain Shreyas Iyer said, "We were going to bat first. [On how the pitch looks] I feel it looks a bit different. It's not as tacky as it was in the first game. I feel the bounce will be consistent, and that's what I'm hoping. But let's see how it plays".

The visitors' captain then said that a message has been passed to the boys to stay in present and play to the best of their abilities.

"We just passed on the message to all the boys that it's important to stay in the present and not be complacent because when you have such a comprehensive win, you tend to take things easily. I think it's essential for us to enjoy the moment as well as make sure that we play to the best of our abilities. There is a lot of potential in the dressing room and if they turn up today with a solid approach, then definitely the results will take care of themselves. [Team news] We have one change - Yash Thakur comes in for Ashok Sharma," he said.

Currently, the Shreyas Iyer-led men are leading the three-match T20I series by 1-0 and will look to continue the momentum.

IND vs ZIM 2nd T20I: Confirmed Playing XIs

India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav.

Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Ben Curran, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brad Evans, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.