India Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 Full Schedule Squad List and Young Players to Watch
Cricket lovers, it is that time again when India prepares for another exciting overseas series, this time in Zimbabwe in 2025! It mightn’t be as grand as an Ashes series or an India vs Pakistan series but if you enjoy watching new talent, and enjoying the vibrations of new players, then this is your time.
Why this Series Really Matters
Let’s face it, not all series are about winning trophies, or claiming ICC points, some series are about the future. The India vs Zimbabwe series is one of those series, especially when India will rest many senior players after a congested calendar. This series then opens the floodgates to the Gen-Z superstars of Indian cricket.
Consider that every star that you know today was once a rookie on an overseas tour, in a bilateral series like Zimbabwe. For example, do you remember KL Rahul making his first steps in Zimbabwe? This tour maybe just the launchpad for another very large name.
Full Schedule for the India Tour of Zimbabwe 2025
Place: Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Format: 5 T20 Internationals
Dates:
- 1st T20I: July 6, 2025
- 2nd T20I: July 8, 2025
- 3rd T20I: July 10, 2025
- 4th T20I: July 13, 2025
- 5th T20I: July 15, 2025
Yes, mark it down. Five days of thrilling cricket, with fireworks expected both from bat and ball.
India Squad: A Mix of Youth and Hunger
Although the official list hasn’t been released yet, the buzz in cricket circles suggests that we may witness a very youthful India side and it looks like it will be captained by one of these rising youngsters, Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill.
Possible Squad (Unofficial)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Rinku Singh
- Tilak Varma
- Rahul Tripathi
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mukesh Kumar
- Avesh Khan
- Riyan Parag
- Sai Sudharsan
- Khaleel Ahmed
This squad is exciting and a bit unpredictable, which is a nice way to put it. It has the potential to give you both heartbreak and happiness in one over.
Young Players to Watch
Now let’s talk about the boys who could steal your heart this series.
1. Rinku Singh
Do you remember those death overs in the IPL and he chased runs down that shouldn’t anyone have to faith in taking? Well that definitely wasn’t luck. That was nerves of steel. Zimbabwe’s bowlers are in for a treat if Rinku settles in.
2. Tilak Varma
Genuine temperament, clean hitting, and a hunger that screames “Next big thing.” Good against both spin and pace.
3. Ravi Bishnoi
This guy spins a web even on the flattest pitches. Those googlies watch out! Zimbabwe’s middle order might not even see it coming.
4. Sai Sudharsan
The calm customer. Sprinting to build an innings is like an artform for this guy. His technique will be tested by a bit of Zimbabwean swing early on and we’re here for that.
5. Riyan Parag
Whether you love him or troll him, he can win a match in five overs. If he gets into a rhythm Zimbabwe better get into battle stations.
What Does Zimbabwe Offer?
Let’s not pretend unknowns are walkovers. Zimbabwe at home can only be dangerous. These players know these conditions like the back of their hands. Expect Sikandar Raza to be part saboteur and part mentor with the bat, and expect Ryan Burl or Blessing Muzarabani to bring the fight.
Every game has the opportunity to be a cracker. Plus with younger Indian players expected to play, there is always a chance for the unexpected ack!
My Memory Lane: When India Toured in 2016
I remember watching Mandeep Singh score a fifty on a Saturday morning in 2016 against Zimbabwe. My dad was making chai, I had the cricket score app open and it seemed like I found hidden treasure. That’s the thing about these tours. They give us gems that later we get to say, “Hey, I remember his debut!”.
This 2025 series will give us many of those “remember the name” moments.
So, What Should You Do?
If you…
- Love to identify young talents
- Miss the old school bilateral cricket
- Just want any excuse to shout at the TV again…
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Wrapping Up
Small tours can give you one of the biggest buzzes. The India Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 will potentially provide India’s next cricket star, and let’s not miss out! Who knows, a few years from now, you may be saying “I was there when he played his first game in Harare.”
Keep a look out. It could be the next chapter in cricket, and may springboard a career!
