India vs Zimbabwe Playing 11, T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs ZIM Team News, Predicted Lineups

India are set to lock horns against Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 match on Thursday (February 26) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

As defending champions prepare to face Zimbabwe in the Super 8 stage, team selections remain a major point of discussion. The match at MA Chidambaram Stadium carries significant implications for both sides' semi-final aspirations.

India and Zimbabwe both tasted defeat in their respective Super Eight openers. For the Indian team, the loss against the Proteas has become a huge blow for their semifinal aspirations and a win is imperative to recoup their chances.

India vs Zimbabwe H2H Record

Played: 13

India Wins: 10

Zimbabwe Wins: 3

In T20 World Cup, these two teams met oonly once in 2022 and India secured a comfortable victory in that encounter.

India vs Zimbabwe Team News

India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, are expected to field a balanced unit with potential tweaks to address recent batting struggles. Predicted playing XI for India includes aggressive openers and a strong bowling attack featuring pace and spin options. Sanju Samson is set to return for this encounter while Axar Patel is also in line to be included. Kuldeep Yadav, given the Chepauk pitch's nature, is another option, but India may stick with only Varun Chakravarthy as frontline spinner.

Zimbabwe, under Sikandar Raza's leadership, will rely on their fearless approach and key performers in batting and seam bowling. After their defeat in the last match, they can make changes, but the African side can also go with the same team.

India vs Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11

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

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