IND vs ZIM: India’s probable playing XI and Chennai weather update

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India take on Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash, with momentum and semi-final hopes at stake

The team management has made some bold calls, bringing fresh energy into the lineup for this important encounter

Latest reports suggest Sanju Samson could get a rare India start, while Rinku Singh might miss out. The big talking point in the probable XI is how India balances firepower and strategy

India’s bowling lineup looks strong with seasoned pacers and spin options. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya add balance, and India will want them firing from the first ball

Chennai’s weather could have a say in the match, with temperatures in the mid-20s to low-30s °C, moderate to heavy cloud cover, and the possibility of intermittent showers ahead of the toss

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun CV and Jasprit Bumrah, this will be India’s probable playing XI

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