Competitiveness of this rivalry has evolved. Amidst the contemporary cricketing debates, India National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team games tend to be perceived as not competitive because of the dominance of India. But Zimbabwe still is still restoring its team and producing young talent. Although the outcome might be in favor of India, the performance and some brilliant performances of Zimbabwe ensure that the competition is alive. Another reason why these matches are essential is that they provide opportunities to new players in both teams.