Defending champion India is facing Zimbabwe today. Both the teams had lost in the first match of Super-8. The path to reach the semi-finals has become difficult for India, but if the match is canceled due to rain then it will become even more difficult for Suryakumar Yadav and team. India vs Zimbabwe match is to be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

First of all, Team India needs South Africa to beat West Indies in the match to be held this afternoon, this will leave West Indies with only 2 points. Then India should defeat Zimbabwe and in the next match also West Indies. In this situation, India will reach the semi-finals, but if West Indies wins today, then India’s way forward will almost end. Then only a miracle will be able to take Team India to the semi-finals.

Indian batsmen disappointed

India had to face a big defeat by 76 runs against South Africa, due to which the net run rate of Team India has reduced a lot. Indian batsmen have not performed as per expectations, but it is expected that they will get a big win against Zimbabwe today. However, the team which has defeated Australia and Sri Lanka in the group stage cannot be underestimated.

Abhishek Sharma has been able to score only 15 runs in 4 matches of T20 World Cup 2026, he could not even open the account in the first 3 matches. Ishan Kishan ducked out against South Africa. Tilak Verma has also disappointed so far.

Will rain cause disruption in India vs Zimbabwe match?

The Super-8 match between India and Zimbabwe will be played today (26 February) at 7 pm at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. There is good news for Indian fans in terms of weather, there is no possibility of rain here today. Some clouds have been predicted during the match. The temperature in Chennai is expected to be 26 to 27 degrees Celsius from 7 pm to 11 pm.

Csk vs dc pitch report: The first match of the double header to be held today in the IPL will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the Chepock Stadium (MA Chidambaram Stadium). This is the 17th match of the season. Delhi Capitals have won both their previous matches while Chennai Super Kings have lost both the previous matches. Let us know how the mood of the pitch will be in the match to be held today, whose pan is heavy in the weather report and head to head figures.

CSK vs DC Head to Head: Chennai vs Delhi Head to Head Statistics

A total of 30 matches have been played between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. In this, CSK’s hand is heavy. Chennai Super Kings have defeated Delhi 19 times while Delhi has defeated CSK 11 times.

• CSK’s highest score against DC- 223
• CSK’s lowest score against DC- 110
• DC’s highest score against CSK- 198
• DC’s lowest score against CSK- 83

How will today’s weather be in Chennai?

There will be clouds in Chennai on Saturday. Light rain can also occur in the evening, although there is no such rain that the match is very much affected. Winds will run at a speed of 80 percent and 10 kilometers per hour. The temperature will be up to 31 degrees Celsius during the match.

Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report: Chepock Pitch Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium’s pitch helps spin bowlers. This match is going to be held in the afternoon, so the toss will become even more important. Here spinners will help in both innings here. The pitch may be slightly slow in the second innings. By winning the toss, the captain can decide to bat first here because dew will not obstruct this match to be held in the afternoon. Batting first, it would be good to score 190 here.

Chepauk IPL records: How is IPL record on Chepock?

A total of 87 IPL matches have been played on Chepock. The team that batted first here has won 50 matches and the team batting in the second innings has won 37 matches. The toss winning team has won 43 matches and the toss losing team has won 44 matches.

The highest individual score in the IPL on this ground is 127, which Murali Vijay made against Rajasthan Royals in 2010. Here are the names of Best bowling figure Akash Madhwal, who took 5 wickets for just 5 runs against Lucknow.

• The biggest score in Chepock Stadium- 246 (CSK made against RR)
• The lowest score- 70 (RR made against CSK)