Even before the start of this T20 World Cup, it was almost a given that India would be facing Australia in their penultimate Super Eight-phase game in Chennai on February 26. But when they lost to Zimbabwe, that is when we felt we may have to play the Zimbabweans (in Super Eight). But then, the Indian cricketers are not too familiar with most of these current Zimbabwe batters and bowlers. The Indian team management, too, isn’t losing sleep over Abhishek’s early dismissals against both the US and Pakistan. Here too, against the Dutchmen on Wednesday and South Africa on Sunday, a black-soil wicket is likely to be in use, which should help in the Indian batters’ preparation.

Source: The Telegraph February 18, 2026 02:46 UTC