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Tournament favorites India face Zimbabwe in the Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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Chennai is expected to have clear weather.
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Both teams have lost their opening Super 8 matches.
India enters this key Super 8 match against Zimbabwe in Chennai looking to recover after a significant 76-run defeat to South Africa, which has impacted their chances for the semifinals and affected their Net Run Rate.
India’s batting has been inconsistent, prompting coach Sitanshu Kotak to consider changes to strengthen the top order. Sanju Samson is likely to join the playing XI for this important match.
Zimbabwe comes into the game with newfound confidence following unexpected victories against Australia and Sri Lanka, highlighting their strong bowling attack and aggressive style. However, they also faced a heavy defeat against West Indies, losing by 107 runs in their first Super 8 match.
India Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Chennai Weather Forecast
The weather for the match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is forecasted to be dry and clear, with no rain predicted. Conditions will remain warm throughout. Humidity may increase in the evening, but there are no expected interruptions. Temperatures will stay around the low 30s °C, making it suitable for a complete T20 match.
6 p.m.: 29°C, 0% chance of rain
7 p.m.: 28°C, 0% chance of rain
8 p.m.: 29°C, 0% chance of rain
9 p.m.: 28°C, 0% chance of rain
10 p.m.: 28°C, 0% chance of rain
11 p.m.: 27°C, 0% chance of rain
India Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Reserve Day Information
According to the International Cricket Council rules for the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, there are no reserve days. If a minimum of 5 overs per side cannot be played by the cut-off time, the match will be deemed a No Result.
However, the weather forecast suggests that a complete 40-over match should take place.
India Vs Zimbabwe, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Team Squads
India Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sanju Samson, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj
Zimbabwe Squad: Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (C), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza
