Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in a high-stakes Super 8 encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday.
Both teams entered the contest after losing their opening Super 8 fixtures, making this a virtual knockout. The result will play a decisive role in shaping the semi-final race from Group 1.
Key Team Changes
India have brought back Sanju Samson and Axar Patel to strengthen the playing XI. Zimbabwe have also made one change to their lineup as they look to stay alive in the tournament.
Earlier in the day, South Africa defeated West Indies in Ahmedabad, easing net run rate pressure for India. If India manage victories over Zimbabwe and West Indies, they will secure a spot in the semi-finals without NRR becoming a factor.
With qualification on the line, the Chennai clash promises intense action as both sides fight to keep their World Cup hopes alive.