ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: India vs. Zimbabwe – Live Streaming, Full Schedule, and Squads
The stakes couldn’t be higher as India and Zimbabwe face off in a critical Super 8 encounter at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium. After both teams suffered crushing defeats in their opening Super 8 fixtures—India to South Africa and Zimbabwe to the West Indies—this match is a virtual knockout.
For the “Men in Blue,” a victory in Chennai is essential to keep their title defense alive, while the “Chevron” side, led by the evergreen Sikandar Raza, aims to script the biggest upset of the tournament.
How to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Channels
Catch every ball of this do-or-die Super 8 clash live in 4K resolution:Region Official Broadcaster Streaming Platform
India Star Sports Network JioHotstar App & Website
Zimbabwe / Africa SuperSport SuperSport App
UK & Ireland Sky Sports Cricket Sky Go / NOW
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV / Sling TV
Australia Fox Sports Kayo Sports
Viewing Note: In India, the match will be available in multiple regional languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Mobile users can stream the action for free (with ads) or in 4K (Premium) on the JioHotstar app.
Match Details: IND vs ZIM (Super 8)
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Match: India vs. Zimbabwe (Super 8, Match 8)
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Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
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Time: 7:00 PM IST (Toss at 6:30 PM IST)
Squads and Key Players
Team India: The Defending Champions
Under Suryakumar Yadav, India is under immense pressure to fix its batting order. After the pace-heavy loss in Ahmedabad, the spin-friendly tracks of Chennai may see a return of tactical specialists.
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Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Axar Patel (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
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Key Players: Varun Chakaravarthy (Playing on his IPL home ground), Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Team Zimbabwe: The Giant Killers
Zimbabwe has been the surprise package of 2026, qualifying over Australia. However, they need to bounce back quickly from their 107-run loss to the Windies.
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Squad: Sikandar Raza (C), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.
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Key Players: Sikandar Raza (The heart of the team), Blessing Muzarabani, and Brian Bennett.
Expert Insight: The Chepauk Factor
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Spin Paradise: The Chennai surface is historically slow and offers significant turn. India’s spin trio of Varun, Kuldeep, and Axar are expected to dominate the middle overs.
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NRR Battle: India doesn’t just need a win; they need a big win. After a 76-run loss to SA, their Net Run Rate is in the negatives.
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The Raza Threat: Sikandar Raza has a history of performing against elite sides. If he settles, he can take the game away from the Indian spinners.
Final Thoughts
This is the moment of truth for Gautam Gambhir’s coached side. A slip-up here would likely end India’s World Cup journey prematurely. For Zimbabwe, it’s a chance to prove that their qualification wasn’t a fluke. Expect a tactical chess match on a spinning Chepauk deck.
