India Vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup Super Eights: Bruised Men In Blue Sweat It Out At Chepauk Nets

India's top-order selection, amid the poor form of Abhishek Sharma and underwhelming strike rate of Tilak Varma, remained the big missing piece of the puzzle as the team had an elaborate practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch on Wednesday (February 25). The reigning champions are set to meet Zimbabwe in the Super Eights at ICC T20 World Cup 2026, after suffering a heavy 76-run loss to South Africa in their last outing. Tilak was seen going for the big shots in training and Varun Chakravarthy honed his art at Chepauk, which is typically known for spin-friendly conditions. Meanwhile, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged pressure of the must-win game for India, but expressed confidence in his side’s ability to handle the crunch situation.

Updated on: 26 February 2026 11:11 am

ICC Men's T20 WC 2026: IND vs ZIM-India training-Varun Chakaravarthy

India's Varun Chakaravarthy, left, during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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India's Varun Chakaravarthy during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: IND vs ZIM-India training-Indias Tilak Varma

India's Tilak Varma during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: IND vs ZIM-India training-Gautam Gambhir

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, centre, during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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ICC Mens T20 WC 2026: IND vs ZIM-India training-Tilak Varma

India's Tilak Varma during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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