Harare weather forecast for Zimbabwe vs India: Chances of rain, average temperatures for 1st T20I

India begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, desperate to end a run of six consecutive defeats in the format.

The reigning T20 World Cup champions were swept 2-0 by Ireland and blanked 4-0 by England on a miserable tour of the British Isles.

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Zimbabwe arrive with confidence of their own, having just completed a home T20I series against Bangladesh, and Sikandar Raza's side will fancy their chances against a heavily rotated Indian squad.

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With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returning and several uncapped players in line for debuts, all eyes will first turn skywards in the Zimbabwean capital. The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday.

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Harare weather forecast for Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I

There is excellent news for cricket fans, with conditions in Harare looking dry, sunny and entirely settled. Zimbabwe is in the middle of its winter dry season, which delivers clear skies and virtually no threat of rain at this time of year.

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1:00 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)

2:00 PM: 25°C (0% chance of rain)

3:00 PM: 24°C (0% chance of rain)

4:00 PM: 23°C (0% chance of rain)

5:00 PM: 21°C (0% chance of rain)

6:00 PM: 19°C (0% chance of rain)

Chances of rain interrupting play in Harare

As per the forecasts, there is no chance of rain interrupting play in Harare on Thursday. July falls squarely within Zimbabwe's dry season, and a full 40-over contest looks a certainty at the Harare Sports Club.

The only weather factor worth noting is the drop in temperature as the evening approaches. Harare sits at an altitude of roughly 1,500 metres, and conditions cool sharply once the sun goes down, which can assist the side bowling second.

What happens if the Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I is stopped by rain?

If rain does affect the first T20I in Harare, the match could be delayed or shortened. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to calculate a revised target for a shortened contest. With no reserve day scheduled, a washed-out match will be abandoned.

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What time does the Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I start?

The Zimbabwe vs India first T20I will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The match will start at 4:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with a 1:00 p.m. local start in Zimbabwe.

How to watch Zimbabwe vs India 1st T20I in India?

Here's how to watch the Zimbabwe vs India match in India:

TV channel: Unite8 Sports

Live stream: FanCode

The Zimbabwe vs India series will be available to stream live through the FanCode app and website for fans in India. For TV viewers, they can watch the game live on Zee Entertainment's Unite8 Sports channel.

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