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Unchanged Zimbabwe field; Yash Thakur debuts for India

July 25, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo

Zimbabwe has decided to field an unaltered lineup for the contest, opting to bowl first after winning the toss. Meanwhile, the Indian team introduced a new face to their bowling ranks as Yash Thakur earned his maiden international cap. Thakur stepped into the playing eleven as a direct swap for Ashok Sharma, whose own international career had just begun in the prior encounter.