Zimbabwe captain Sean Williams says India are not the favourites for an upcoming T20I series, despite India’s strong track record. He frames the contest as evenly poised and highlights that match outcomes depend on conditions and execution rather than reputation alone. The comments come after India’s recent limited-overs setbacks. According to NDTV, India suffered a 0-2 T20I series defeat to Ireland in Belfast. India then lost 0-4 in a five-match T20I series against England, played under new captain Shreyas Iyer. NDTV notes that these results have raised questions about India’s form going into the next assignment. Williams’ stance contrasts with common expectations that India would be favoured given their status and depth of talent, but he argues that Zimbabwe can compete and influence the series through performance on the day. The series outlook, therefore, is presented as competitive rather than predetermined.