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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Pitch Report, Weather Report For IND Vs ZIM- Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026



MA Chidambaram Stadium will host IND vs ZIM [Source: X]MA Chidambaram Stadium will host IND vs ZIM [Source: X]

India will lock horns with Zimbabwe in the eighth Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Thursday, February 26. The highly anticipated encounter will take place at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

Under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy, India had the worst possible start to the Super 8, as South Africa crushed them by 76 runs. Barring Jasprit Bumrah, none of the Indian players stepped up to the occasion, with the Proteas handing them a heavy defeat to kick off the Super 8 on a winning note. 

So, moving on to the Zimbabwe game, India would be desperate to get back on the winning track and save themselves from an embarrassing exit. With Rinku Singh likely to be unavailable, it will be interesting to see which player makes way for Sanju Samson, who is expected to re-enter the Indian playing XI for this match. 

On the other hand, Zimbabwe would like to force an upset after being steamrolled by the West Indies in their Super 8 opener. Led by Sikandar Raza, the Chevrons have earned massive applause from all corners for punching above their weight in the T20 World Cup. 

Apart from the in-form Brian Bennett, Zimbabwe will heavily rely on skipper Sikandar Raza, who recently replaced Saim Ayub to become the number-one ranked T20I allrounder. 

Meanwhile, the formidable pace trio of Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava will spearhead the Zimbabwean bowling attack, which might also witness the comeback of Wellington Masakadza to exploit the Indian batters' vulnerability against left-arm off-spin. 

As India gear up for the do-or-die contest, here we explain the IND Vs ZIM pitch report and the IND Vs ZIM weather report of the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report for IND Vs ZIM- Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played6
Won by the team batting first3
Won by the team bowling first3
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting 1st187.17
Average score batting 2nd153.84
Average run rate9.12
% of wickets by pacers55.93
% of wickets by spinners44.06

(MA Chidambaram Stadium records in T20 World Cup 2026)

The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report for IND Vs ZIM suggests that the deck in Chennai might favour the batters during the match. It has been one of the high-scoring venues this T20 World Cup, with the average run rate reading 9.12. 

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As it's an evening contest, the pitch might offer a hint of seam movement to the fast bowlers with the new ball. However, the batters can capitalise on the newly relaid surface's pace and bounce to score brisk runs after getting set in the middle. 

The IND Vs ZIM pitch report indicates that the track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has favoured the fast bowlers more than the spinners. 

Statistically, the seamers have bagged 55.93 per cent of the total wickets at this venue across six T20 World Cup 2026 matches. However, given that it's the seventh game of the tournament in Chennai, the pitch might bring the spinners into play as the match progresses. 

Thus, the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report for IND Vs ZIM promises a high-scoring affair with some help for the bowlers, especially spinners. 

Chennai Weather Report for IND Vs ZIM- Super 8, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature27°C
WindSE 13 km/h
Probability of Precipitation0%
Cloud Cover2%

The Chennai weather report for IND Vs ZIM predicts clear skies during the high-octane face-off. While the temperature in Chennai will be around 27 degrees Celsius, the wind will blow from the south at 13 km/h. 

The IND Vs ZIM weather report further suggests a full-fledged clash, with AccuWeather predicting negligible rainfall in Chennai during the game. 

Conclusion

Thus, the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch report for IND Vs ZIM hints at a batting-friendly deck with some assistance for the bowlers. With the Chennai weather report for IND Vs ZIM predicting clear weather, we anticipate a thrilling clash between the two sides at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. 

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