Sikandar Raza, Muzarabani Pose Threat to India in T20Is
Zimbabwe's experienced all-rounder and towering fast bowler could trouble a struggling Indian side in the upcoming T20I series.
India's morale is low after a tough tour of the UK, losing to Ireland and being whitewashed 4-0 by England. The series against Zimbabwe offers a chance to recover. Although India are heavy favorites based on rankings and depth, they cannot afford to underestimate the hosts.
Zimbabwe are riding high from a home series win over Bangladesh and have several seasoned performers capable of causing an upset. All-rounder Sikandar Raza is their biggest weapon. In 11 T20Is against India, he has scored 194 runs and taken eight wickets. Overall, in 136 T20Is, he has 3,140 runs and 110 wickets, making him a genuine match-winner.
Fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani can exploit India's vulnerability against pace and bounce. His height generates awkward lift that has troubled Indian batters previously. Having played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, he knows many Indian players and their weaknesses. Against India, he has claimed eight wickets in seven T20Is at an average under 20.