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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 reaches a fever pitch as defending champions India face a spirited Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super 8 (Group 1) encounter.

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The stakes are high and clash will take place at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, February 26.

For India, the mission is simple: win big or risk an early exit. Following a crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in their opening Super 8 fixture, the \"Men in Blue\" have seen their Net Run Rate (NRR) plummet to a worrying -3.80. Zimbabwe, too, are searching for their first Super 8 points after suffering a heavy 107-run loss to the West Indies. With semi-final qualification on the line, both teams have no room for error.

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India vs Zimbabwe H2H Record

In the shortest format of the game, India holds a significant historical advantage over Zimbabwe.

Total T20I Matches Played: 13

India Won: 10

Zimbabwe Won: 3

When it comes to the grandest stage of the T20 World Cup, the two teams have a very limited history.

Total T20I Matches Played: 1 (in the 2022 edition at Melbourne)

India Won: 1 (by 71 runs after scoring 186/5 and bowling Zimbabwe out for just 115)

Zimbabwe Won: 0

IND vs ZIM Team News and Injury Updates

India: In a major boost, finisher Rinku Singh is rejoining the squad in Chennai after briefly heading home for a family emergency. Sanju Samson, a new recruit for the Chennai Super Kings, is expected to finally get a game, likely replacing Tilak Varma to add right-handed variety to the top order. Tactical changes are imminent with Axar Patel set to return in place of Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav likely to replace a pacer to form a three-pronged spin attack.

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Zimbabwe: Captain Sikandar Raza is expected to play despite carrying a minor hand injury from the previous match. The African nation boasts a fully fit bowling unit, with Blessing Muzarabani leading the pace battery.

IND vs ZIM Predicted Playing 11

India: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

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

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IND vs ZIM Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

While Zimbabwe has the tools to cause an upset on a turning track, India's depth and their familiarity with Chennai conditions make them overwhelming favorites. Suryakumar Yadav and his team can't be complacent but it would be a gigantic shock if they fail to beat Zimbabwe.

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India vs Zimbabwe Prediction: Who will Win IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match?

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