The high-stakes Super 8 clash between India and Zimbabwe in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to take place on 26 February 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with both sides desperately needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive after suffering defeats in their respective Super 8 openers.
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8
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India faced a setback against South Africa that dented their Net Run Rate, making this fixture virtually a must-win, while Zimbabwe are also under pressure following a heavy defeat against the West Indies. The Chepauk surface is traditionally known to assist batters early on before slowing down as the game progresses, bringing spinners and change-of-pace bowlers into play in the second innings.
Zimbabwe will rely heavily on Sikandar Raza's experience and Blessing Muzarabani's pace to challenge India’s strong lineup. Although India holds a dominant record in IND vs ZIM H2H in T20Is, and enter as favourites for this Super 8 encounter. India's opener Ishan Kishan and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy are the ideal candidates for Dream11 captaincy based on our IND vs ZIM Dream11 team prediction.
India vs Zimbabwe Match Details
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Zimbabwe, 48th Match, Super 8 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 26th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | India vs Zimbabwe Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Team Today Stats
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| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | India | 42 Runs |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | 3 Wickets |
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 43 Runs |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 2 Wickets |
IND vs ZIM Toss Prediction
According to our IND vs ZIM Dream11 prediction today match, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav might prefer to put runs on the board after winning the toss at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The surface in Chennai is known to slow down as the match progresses. With only six of the 16 T20 fixtures here being won by teams batting second, the numbers clearly lean towards defending totals.
Record of Chasing Teams at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 40% |
IND vs ZIM Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Playing XI | Zimbabwe Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Brian Bennett |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Ryan Burl |
| Tilak Varma | Dion Myers |
| Shivam Dube | Sikandar Raza (c) |
| Rinku Singh | Tony Munyonga |
| Hardik Pandya | Tashinga Musekiwa |
| Axar Patel | Brad Evans |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Richard Ngarava |
| Arshdeep Singh | Graeme Cremer |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Blessing Muzarabani |
IND vs ZIM Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Shivam Dube and Brad Evans |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Jasprit Bumrah and Blessing Muzarabani |
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IND vs ZIM Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakaravarthy |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Sikandar Raza and Brian Bennett |
Top Picks for IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav | India | Batter |
| Hardik Pandya | India | Allrounder |
Budget Picks for IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: I Kishan(c)
- Batters: S Yadav, T Varma
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Raza(vc), B Bennett, S Dube, B Evans
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, B Muzarabani, V Chakaravarthy
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: I Kishan, T Marumani
- Batters: A Sharma
- All-rounders: H Pandya, S Raza, A Patel, B Bennett, S Dube, B Evans
- Bowlers: V Chakaravarthy(c), A Singh
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs ZIM based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today (Super 8) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 8.0 |
| Dion Myers | 7.0 |
IND vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Temperature | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters and Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 runs |
IND vs ZIM H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 10 |
| Zimbabwe (ZIM) | 3 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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