India had a harsh reality check in their Super 8 opener, losing by 76 runs to South Africa. The heavy defeat sent their net run rate down to -3.800, so they must win both remaining matches to keep semi-final hopes alive.
Their batting has depth. Abhishek Sharma is short of form but can still produce a rapid 30 or 40, and Ishan Kishan, who hit 77 off 40 against Pakistan, is expected to attack early. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma anchor the middle, with Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel to finish. Jasprit Bumrah has been finding rhythm, Arshdeep Singh can strike in the powerplay, and Axar and Varun Chakaravarthy offer spin, with Pandya as a sixth bowler.
Zimbabwe lost to West Indies by 107 runs, conceding 254 for 6, after playing well earlier in the tournament. Brian Bennett has 180 runs in four games at 125, with Tadiwanashe Marumani alongside him and Ryan Burl and Sikandar Raza adding 20–30 run cameos through the middle.
Evans and Muzarabani lead the seam attack with 20 wickets between them, while Graeme Cremer and Raza offer tight lines if the pitch turns.
