IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 48, Super 8, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for Match 48, Super 8 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between IND vs ZIM to be played in Chennai.

India looked a little shaky with the bat during the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 but qualified for the Super 8 round. But then, they met South Africa, who exposed them completely. Overconfidence, poor form, and the wrong combination and some areas were highlighted by the Proteas.

They hammered India by a 76-run margin, which has shaken India to their core. Now, India’s qualification for the semifinal is hanging by a thin thread. They will be facing Zimbabwe next, who are in a similar situation after suffering a 107-run defeat at the hands of West Indies.

For India, a big win can improve their situation, but they will hope that South Africa can beat West Indies in the day game on Thursday. Meanwhile, India will lock horns with Zimbabwe at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 7 PM IST.

IND vs ZIM: Match Details

• Match: India (IND) vs Zimbabwe (ZIM), Match 48, Super 8, ICC T20 World Cup 2026
• Match Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 7:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

IND vs ZIM: Head-to-Head: IND (10) – ZIM (3)

A total of 13 T20Is have been played between these two sides. India have won ten games, and Zimbabwe have managed to win three matches.

IND vs ZIM: Weather Report

It will be a clear and humid evening on Thursday in Chennai. The temperature will hover around 26°C with an expected humidity between 70 and 80 percent.

IND vs ZIM: Pitch Report

The wicket in Chennai has played contrastingly this edition. In three of the six games played so far, the first-inning scores have been between 195 and 200. The average score here is around 175-180, which is higher than usual at this venue.

This shows how well the wicket is playing and the ball is coming nicely onto the bat. There is not much turn but some grip for the bowlers here.

IND vs ZIM: Predicted XIs:

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

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

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan

Batter: Suryakumar Yadav

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Shivam Dube, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Blessing Muazarabani

Captain First-Choice: Ishan Kishan || Captain Second-Choice: Shivam Dube

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Sikandar Raz || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Brian Bennett

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs ZIM Dream11:

Wicket-keeper: Ishan Kishan

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Dube, Brad Evans

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Blessing Muazarabani, Richard Ngarava

Captain First-Choice: Hardik Pandya || Captain Second-Choice: Abhishek Sharma

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Brad Evans || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Varun Chakravarthy

IND vs ZIM: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Zimbabwe can surely challenge India, but India have more wicket-taking options with the ball, which gives them an edge. Batting-wise, India have a strong core of power hitters. Hence, we back India to beat Zimbabwe in Chennai.

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