Team India has faced defeat in its first match of the Super-8 stage of the T20 World Cup. On Sunday, South Africa defeated India by 76 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Now India will have to win both its remaining matches at any cost to reach the semi-finals. After the defeat against South Africa, there may be some changes in the playing eleven of Team India.
India has to play the next match against Zimbabwe. This match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Even though Zimbabwe is a small team, it has reached the Super-8 by defeating big teams like Australia and Sri Lanka in the tournament. In such a situation, the Indian team would not want to take Zimbabwe lightly at all.
Akshar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sure to get a chance in Chepauk
The pitch of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is considered suitable for spinners. Spinners dominate here. In such a situation, Team India can go with 3 spinners. Apart from this, Axar Patel’s return to the team is also certain. Washington Sundar was being played in his place, but after the defeat against South Africa, Akshar’s return is now considered certain.
Abhishek Sharma will not be dropped, there may be two changes
The 2026 T20 World Cup has been no less than a nightmare for Abhishek Sharma. Till now he has not been able to perform as per expectations. Now there is a demand to appoint Sanju Samson in place of Abhishek. However, the team management can retain control over Abhishek. In such a situation, Samson will have to wait longer. At present there is a possibility of two changes. The return of Akshar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav is considered certain.
India’s probable playing eleven against Zimbabwe- Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav/Washington Sundar, Varun Chakraborty, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah.
