India’s Predicted XI for 4th T20I vs Zimbabwe : CSK Star Set for Debut?

Tushar Deshpande, a death overs specialist, could make his debut for India in the 4th T20I against Zimbabwe.

Shubman Gill has a chance to secure his first series win as India captain today as the team faces Zimbabwe in the fourth T20I of the five-match series. India leads 2-1. After a surprising loss in the first game, India bounced back with a massive 100-run win. The third T20I was more competitive, with Zimbabwe putting up a good fight but falling short by 23 runs. As we approach the crucial fourth T20I, here’s a look at India’s possible playing XI for the match.

Here is the predicted XI for India vs Zimbabwe 4th T20I:

1. Shubman Gill (c) – The captain stays, having been India’s top run-scorer in two of the three T20Is, including a solid 66 in the previous T20I.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal – Having returned for the third T20I, Jaiswal contributed 36 off 27 balls and will likely keep his place in the side.
3. Abhishek Sharma – Despite being moved to no. 3, Sharma remains a key player after his impressive century in the second T20I.
4. Ruturaj Gaikwad – The CSK captain has adapted well to middle-order duties and narrowly missed out on a second successive half-century in the third T20I. Gaikwad is India’s leading run-scorer in the series so far.
5. Sanju Samson (wk) – After joining the team post-T20 World Cup celebrations, Samson is expected to continue as the wicket-keeper batsman.
6. Rinku Singh – Singh showcased his finishing skills in the second T20I with a 22-ball 48 and will keep his place in the side.
7. Shivam Dube – A key player for India in the T20 World Cup, Dube is expected to continue in the XI against Zimbabwe.
8. Washington Sundar – Sundar is making a strong case for a regular spot in the T20I team, having impressed with both bat and ball in the series. He finished with figures of 3/15 and won ‘Player of the Match’ in the third T20I.
9. Ravi Bishnoi – The leg-spinner was recently the world’s no. 1 T20I bowler and will likely play every match in the series.
10. Tushar Deshpande – With Avesh Khan going for runs in the third T20I, a debut could be on the horizon for CSK star Tushar Deshpande.
11. Khaleel Ahmed – The left-arm seamer has been brilliant up front, showing his class again in the third T20I, giving away just 15 runs in his four-over spell.