The India vs Zimbabwe match is a very important game in the Group 1 Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as it is a must-win fixture for both teams to stay strongly in the competition for the Semi-finals race, while a defeat in this game will put them at risk.  

Both India and Zimbabwe were unbeaten in the group stage of the tournament. Defending champions India won all four of their matches in the group stage, as the hosts beat the United States of America, Namibia, Pakistan (in Sri Lanka), and the Netherlands in Group A.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe were in Group B, playing all four of their group stage matches in Sri Lanka. While they defeated Oman, Australia, and the hosts Sri Lanka, their match against Ireland was washed out in the rain. 

In their first Super Eights match, hosts India suffered a 76-run defeat against South Africa, while West Indies thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs. 

On Thursday evening (February 26), the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai is hosting the crucial India vs Zimbabwe match. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs ZIM: Toss Update

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first. 

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Group 1, Super Eights - IND vs ZIM: Playing XIs

India made two changes in the playing XI. Sanju Samson and Axar Patel have replaced Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar. 

India playing XI

Zimbabwe made one change in the playing XI. Tinotenda Maposa comes in the playing XI as the replacement for Graeme Cremer.

Zimbabwe playing XI

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (Captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani