India Aims for Series Win Against Zimbabwe in Second T20I Today; West Indies Host Pakistan in Test Opener
The Men in Blue seek a commanding 2-0 lead in Harare, while the Caribbean hosts kick off their Test series against Pakistan in Trinidad.
The story
After a rest day in international men's cricket, action resumes with a packed schedule. India will look to seal their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in the second T20I today at the Harare Sports Club.
Following their dominant seven-wicket victory in the opening match, India will be keen to secure an unassailable lead in the series. Meanwhile, a significant Test series gets underway in the Caribbean as West Indies host Pakistan for the first Test at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
This marks the beginning of Pakistan's tour of the West Indies. Additionally, Namibia and Netherlands will clash in the 118th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd.
Series in play
India tour of Zimbabwe 2026. India leads the three-match T20I series 1-0.
Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026. The 1st Test begins today, July 25, at Brian Lara Stadium.
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Namibia plays Netherlands in the 118th Match today.
Tables that matter
ICC Men's Test Team Rankings
Position: #1 Australia (131 points), #2 South Africa (119 points), #3 New Zealand (106 points), #4 India (104 points)
Note: Australia currently leads the Test rankings.
ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings
Position: #1 India (116 points), #2 New Zealand (109 points), #3 Australia (102 points)
Note: India holds the top spot in the ODI rankings.
ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings
Position: #1 England (268 points), #2 India (268 points), #3 Australia (260 points)
Note: England and India are currently tied at the top of the T20I rankings.
ICC World Test Championship Standings
Position: #1 Australia (87.50%), #2 South Africa (75.00%), #3 New Zealand (72.22%), #5 India (48.15%)
Note: Australia leads the WTC standings by percentage of points won.
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe vs India, 2nd T20I, today at Harare Sports Club (11:00Z)
- West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 1, today at Brian Lara Stadium (14:00Z)
- Namibia vs Netherlands, 118th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, today at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd (09:00Z)
- Zimbabwe vs India, 3rd T20I, tomorrow at Harare Sports Club (11:00Z)
- West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 2, tomorrow at Brian Lara Stadium (14:00Z)
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