IND vs ZIM Match 48 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI

IND vs ZIM, Match 48 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 prediction, match preview, head-to-head, pitch report, playing XI, players to watch, live streaming details, and cricket tips

IND vs ZIM Match 48 Prediction, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Match Preview And Expected Playing XI (Image Source: Google)

IND vs ZIM, Match 48, Super 8, Cricket Tips: A heavy defeat against South Africa have shattered India's chances to defend the title. They are now dependent on South Africa to beat West Indies, and India also need to win all remaining games. India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the upcoming contest. This game will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday at 7 PM IST.

Zimbabwe are also in a must-win situation. They also lost their first Super 8 clash against West Indies. The team that loses this game will be knocked out of the tournament. India need to get back to their best as they have looked rusty in recent matches. Then South Africa exposed them completely. They need runs from the top order and need a big win to stay alive in the competition.

IND vs ZIM: Match Details

• Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IND vs ZIM Live Streaming Details

The live action of the IND vs ZIM game will be televised on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can access the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.

IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Total Matches: 13
• India: 10
• Zimbabwe: 03
• No-Result: 00

IND vs ZIM: Ground Pitch Report

Chepauk Stadium has been considered a good venue for bowlers. But in this tournament, the wicket has played in favor of the batters. The average score here is around 170-180, which is greater than usual. The conditions are expected to be good, but there will be some grip because of the black soil used in this wicket.

IND vs ZIM Possible XIs

India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Brad Evans, Tashinga Musekiwa, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

IND vs ZIM: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Ishan Kishan has been in prime form, and India will hope he delivers a quick knock to give India a good start. For Zimbabwe, opener Brian Bennett has been brilliant this edition, and he soaks up the pressure and puts India under pressure.

Probable Best Bowler

Varun Chakaravarthy is our pick from the Indian team. His mystery spin can be tough to pick for Zimbabwe. For Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani has been brilliant. He gets good bounce and can be tough for Indian batters to adjust.

Today Match Prediction: Despite a poor game in the last game, India will be favorites. We predict India to win this game in Chennai.

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