India, who struggled to overhaul a modest target in the final stages before young all-rounder Ajit Agarkar saved the day for them, will be vary of the emerging African side who are capable of proving tough customers.

Zimbabwe, despite bowing out in their first match against New Zealand at the just-concluded Dhaka Mini World Cup, are a fast improving side who beat India in the third and final match of the one-day series at home and then stunned them by claiming the one-off Test.

India, who had however claimed the one-day series in Zimbabwe, will look to give off a far better performance and avoid any of the anxiety they faced against Sri Lanka.

Openers Sachin Tendulkar and Saurav Ganguly, who surprisingly suffered a combined failureyesterday, will be raring to go against the sharp opening attack by Eddo Brandes and Heath Streak, who have gained much respect from the opposition due to their recent deeds.

India look unlikely to change the team that beat Sri Lanka by three wickets, but will be determined to pull off an authoritative win over the dark horses.

The teams (from): India -- Mohd Azharuddin (capt), Saurav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ajay Jadeja, Robin Singh, Nayan Mongia, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Ajit Agarkar, Sunil Joshi, Venkatesh Prasad, VVS Laxman and Nikhil Chopra.

Zimbabwe: Alistair Campbell (capt), Grant Flower, Neil Johnson, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower, Craig Evans, Craig Wishart, Heath Streak, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Andrew Whittall, Gavin Rennie, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Adam Huckle and Henry olonga