Defending champion India is facing Zimbabwe today. Both the teams had lost in the first match of Super-8. The path to reach the semi-finals has become difficult for India, but if the match is canceled due to rain then it will become even more difficult for Suryakumar Yadav and team. India vs Zimbabwe match is to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
First of all, Team India needs South Africa to beat West Indies in the match to be held this afternoon, this will leave West Indies with only 2 points. Then India should defeat Zimbabwe and in the next match also West Indies. In this situation, India will reach the semi-finals, but if West Indies wins today, then India’s way forward will almost end. Then only a miracle will be able to take Team India to the semi-finals.
Indian batsmen disappointed
India had to face a big defeat by 76 runs against South Africa, due to which the net run rate of Team India has reduced a lot. Indian batsmen have not performed as per expectations, but it is expected that they will get a big win against Zimbabwe today. However, the team which has defeated Australia and Sri Lanka in the group stage cannot be underestimated.
Abhishek Sharma has been able to score only 15 runs in 4 matches of T20 World Cup 2026, he could not even open the account in the first 3 matches. Ishan Kishan ducked out against South Africa. Tilak Verma has also disappointed so far.
Will rain cause disruption in India vs Zimbabwe match?
The Super-8 match between India and Zimbabwe will be played today (26 February) at 7 pm at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. There is good news for Indian fans in terms of weather, there is no possibility of rain here today. Some clouds have been predicted during the match. The temperature in Chennai is expected to be 26 to 27 degrees Celsius from 7 pm to 11 pm.
