IND vs ZIM Today Match Pitch Report: An important match in the T20 World Cup Super-8 will be played between India and Zimbabwe today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It is a ‘do or die’ match for both the teams. Read pitch report, weather update and probable playing XI…
India Vs Zimbabwe Match Preview: Today is a big day for India in the Super-8 match of T20 World Cup 2026. The teams of India and Zimbabwe will face each other at 7 pm at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The toss will take place at 6:30 pm. The start of Super-8 was not good for both the teams. India lost its last match, while Zimbabwe also lost its last match. In such a situation, it is a ‘do or die’ match for both the teams. It is very important for India to win by a big margin. Because if there is a defeat then the dream of semi-finals can be shattered. Before this match, let us know how the pitch of Chepauk is, how much score will be safe here, what will be the possible playing-11, which player can play and how will the weather be…
IND vs ZIM: What does the Chepauk pitch say?
Chepauk pitch is generally considered a friend of spinners, but this time a new surface has been prepared. The ball is getting some good bounce and runs are also being scored. Scores above 170 have been scored continuously in this tournament. Both the team batting first and chasing the target have got equal opportunities here. Meaning, the toss will be important in this match, but the match will not be decided by the toss alone.
What is the highest score on Chepauk pitch?
In the total 9 T20s played so far in Chepauk, the chasing team has won 5 times and the team batting first has won 4 times. The biggest score here was in this World Cup when Afghanistan scored 200 runs by losing four wickets against Canada. The Indian team has played three matches here, winning twice.
Which players can become match winners for India?
Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav has looked in good form in this tournament. A big innings will be expected from him again. Ishan Kishan can also give a fast start. In bowling, Varun Chakraborty will handle the spin, while Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will be responsible for the death overs.
Zimbabwe may have to take it lightly
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza is an experienced player and can make an impact in big matches. Brian Bennett has been scoring runs in this tournament. Blessing Muzarabani can become a threat with the new ball.
India vs Zimbabwe: What does head to head say?
Till now, India has had the upper hand in the T20 between the two teams. A total of 13 T20 matches have been played between India and Zimbabwe so far, out of which India has won 10 times, while Zimbabwe has won only 3 times. The 14th match between the two will be played today in Chennai.
IND vs ZIM: How will the weather be?
The weather is expected to be clear in Chennai. There is no possibility of rain. There will be slight heat on the field, but the game is not going to stop due to rain. Meaning fans will get to see the entire match. The temperature here is expected to range from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius.
India Vs Zimbabwe Match Today: Probable Playing XI
India
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakraborty.
zimbabwe
Tadivanashe Marumani, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (captain), Dion Myers, Tashinga Musekiwa, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarawa, Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer, Tony Munyonga.
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