India will take on Zimbabwe in their second Super Eight match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, February 26. Both teams are looking to bounce back after their last games to keep their knockout hopes alive.
India
India is facing a difficult situation after their loss to South Africa by 76 runs. Chasing a target of 188 runs, they only managed to score 111. Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack with three wickets for just 15 runs. Shivam Dube was the top scorer for India with 42 runs off 37 balls. This defeat marked their first loss in the ICC tournament since their ODI final defeat to Australia in 2023. With only two matches remaining, India must win both to advance.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe had a strong group stage but faltered in their last match, losing to the West Indies by 107 runs. The West Indies scored 254 runs in their innings, while Zimbabwe was bowled out for 147. Brad Evans was their highest scorer with 43 runs from 21 balls and also picked up a wicket. After a good group performance, Zimbabwe will need to regroup and stay in the tournament.
IND vs ZIM Match Details
| IND vs ZIM T20I WC Match Details | |
| Match | India vs Zimbabwe 8th Super Eight T20I Match |
| Date and Time | Thursday, February 26; 7:00 p.m. IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcasting and live streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
IND vs ZIM T20 WC Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram is expected to favor batters initially, but they may face challenges against length deliveries as the match goes on. Early on, the pitch will offer pace and bounce, helping batters play their shots. As the game progresses, spinners might find good assistance. The expected total in the first innings is around 175-190.
IND vs ZIM T20 WC Weather Report
The weather is projected to be hot and humid with no chance of rain during the match. As it is an evening game, temperatures will be around 27-29°C under mostly clear skies.
IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head Records
| IND vs ZIM head-to-head (in T20Is) | |
| Matches Played | 13 |
| Won by India | 10 |
| Won by Zimbabwe | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
IND vs ZIM Probable XI
- India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson
- Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, T Marumani, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarva, Blessing Muzarabani, Graeme Cremer.
Players To Watch Out For in the IND vs ZIM Match
- Ishan Kishan | IND: The left-handed wicketkeeper has been a consistent performer, scoring 176 runs in five matches at an impressive strike rate of 193.
- Brian Bennett | ZIM: As Zimbabwe’s leading batter, he has scored 180 runs in four matches, providing stability and the ability to accelerate when needed.
IND vs ZIM Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 8 T20 matches at this venue, toss winners have chosen to bowl first in 4 cases and to bat first in 4 others.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- In the 9 T20I matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won 4 times, while those fielding first have won 5 times.
IND vs ZIM Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: IND (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- ZIM Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: India
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: ZIM (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 48-55
- IND Total: 180-210
- Match Winner: India
Who will win today’s IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup match?
Based on their recent performances, India is favored to win the match, having secured four wins in their last five meetings with Zimbabwe, who has won only once. Despite their loss to South Africa, India remains a stronger team compared to Zimbabwe.
