IND vs ZIM Today Match Prediction & Head to Head Stats: Who Will Win Today’s India vs Zimbabwe Match? | T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, Match 48
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Updated: February 25, 2026
- By AllCric Team
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India vs Zimbabwe 48th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday. This Super 8 (Group 1) contest is a must-win fixture, making the IND vs ZIM today match prediction extremely crucial for semi-final qualification. India lost their first Super 8 clash against South Africa by 76 runs, which has pushed their Net Run Rate to -3.800. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe suffered a 107-run defeat in their Super 8 opener, putting them under equal pressure.
Despite the setback, India’s bowling remains a major strength. Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy have combined for 17 wickets in the tournament, showing their dominance across phases. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani has taken 11 wickets in four matches at an average of 7.06, leading their attack brilliantly. While this IND vs ZIM winning prediction highlights India as clear favorites, Zimbabwe will look to exploit middle overs if conditions assist spin at Chepauk.
IND vs ZIM Match Details
- Match: India vs Zimbabwe, 48th Match, Super 8 (Group 1)
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: 26 February 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
IND vs ZIM Pitch Report
- Balanced surface with moderate scoring (170–185 par score)
- Two-paced nature helps slower balls
- High turn available for quality spinners
- Stroke play easier in powerplay
Weather Report
- Warm and humid evening conditions
- Temperature: 26°C–30°C
- No rain forecast
- Light winds
- Humidity high
IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record in T20
| Matches Played | India (IND) Won | Zimbabwe (ZIM) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
13 |
10 |
03 |
Latest meeting (14-Jul-2024): India won by 42 runs
IND vs ZIM Predicted Playing XI
India (IND) Predicted XI
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Predicted XI
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
Players to Watch – IND vs ZIM
Batters to Watch
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – Aggressive powerplay striker
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – Key middle-order anchor
- Brian Bennett (ZIM) – 180 runs in the tournament
Bowlers to Watch
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – Leading wicket-taker for India
- Varun Chakaravarthy (IND) – Crucial spin threat at Chepauk
- Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) – 11 wickets at 7.06 average
IND vs ZIM Toss Prediction
Teams are likely to bowl first, considering evening conditions and slightly better chasing comfort under lights at Chepauk.
IND vs ZIM Today Match Prediction & Analysis
This India vs Zimbabwe today match prediction comes at a critical stage of the Super 8. India’s NRR damage means they not only need a win but potentially a convincing one. Their bowling attack looks stronger, and home conditions favor their spin unit.
Zimbabwe will depend heavily on Muzarabani and Raza to restrict India in the middle overs. However, with greater squad depth and superior bowling quality, our IND vs ZIM match prediction backs India to win comfortably. For a more confident match call today, reviewing the IND vs SA match 43 prediction and the WI vs ZIM match 44 prediction can help.
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❓FAQs
India are expected to win this Super 8 clash.
MA Chidambaram Stadium is spin-friendly, especially as the match progresses.
A total of 170–185 runs is considered competitive at this venue.
India have won 10 of 13 T20 matches, clearly leading the rivalry.
Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani, and Ishan Kishan.
The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first.