ZIM vs IND: Innocent Kaia predicts Zimbabwe to win their ODI collection towards India 2-1

India and Zimbabwe are set to lock horns in a three-match ODI collection, beginning August 18 on the Harare Sports Club.

ZIM vs IND: Innocent Kaia predicts Zimbabwe to win their ODI collection towards India. Courtesy: Twitter

HIGHLIGHTSThe ODI collection is about to start out on August 18Innocent Kaia scored an ODI century towards BangladeshKaia stated that absence of huge names may very well be advantageous for Zimbabwe

Right-handed batter Innocent Kaia has backed Zimbabwe to win their ODI collection towards India 2-1. The 30-year-old, just lately, was part of the nationwide crew that defeated Bangladesh 2-1. Kaia performed a key position of their victory after he scored 110 within the opening ODI in Harare.

In that recreation, Kaia placed on 192 for the fourth wicket with Sikandar Raza, who grew to become the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 135-run knock.

Kaia, who made his ODI debut earlier this yr, additionally talked about being the standout batter within the upcoming white-ball collection towards the Men in Blue.

“2-1 in favor of Zimbabwe. We win the series. As for personal expectations, I want to be the leading run scorer and score hundreds. Simple plan. I just want to score runs to be the leading run-scorer in the series. That’s my goal,” Kaia was quoted as saying in an interview with Times Now.

Kaia additionally reckoned that the shortage of skilled gamers within the Indian crew may very well be advantageous for the house crew. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Rishabh Pant aren’t part of the collection.

“Yes, please. I am sure I can say so. Of course, you know, when there’s no Virat, or Rohit Sharma, or Rishabh Pant, these guys are serious cricketers. I know this team that is coming to Zimbabwe is a strong one and we can’t underrate them by saying we are going to have an easy time playing against them. No, I am sure of putting up a good fight against them,” he added.

The three ODIs will happen on 18, 20, and 22 on the Harare Sports Club.

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