T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe all-rounder issues stern warning to India

As Zimbabwe national cricket team gear up for a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against India national cricket team, all-rounder Ryan Burl has revealed that his side has done detailed homework on India’s top-order vulnerabilities particularly against off-spin in the powerplay.

The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, a venue historically known for assisting slow bowlers. With the surface expected to grip and turn, Zimbabwe believe conditions could amplify India’s recent struggles against off-spin.

India’s batting lineup features multiple left-handers, including Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan at the top. Zimbabwe plan to exploit match-ups by turning the ball away from them during the powerplay.

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Burl confirmed that Zimbabwe’s bowling variety gives them flexibility.

“We’ve got left-arm seamer, right-arm seamer, a couple of leg-spinners, an off-spinner, a left-arm offie. So we do have quite a lot of depth… it will come down to the match-ups depending on the batters that are out there.”

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza is expected to take the new ball - a bold move in T20 cricket. As an experienced off-spinner, Raza could be the key weapon against India’s aggressive left-handed openers in the powerplay overs.