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CricketZimbabwe tour of India, 2027 · game 2 of 3

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI prediction

India74% · fair 1.35
KhelKing lean74%India 74%, Zimbabwe 26%
Zimbabwe26% · fair 3.85
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Wed, 06 Jan 2027
Venue
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Format
ODI · 50 overs · balanced, dry pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins IND vs ZIM, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

India

  1. Rated 74% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.35.
  2. A projected 39-run cushion in the first-innings total (333 to 294).
  3. Home conditions: India know a balanced, dry surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Mohammed Siraj, their likeliest match-winner (trusted at the end of the innings).

How they could upset it

Zimbabwe

  1. 26% to win, which is roughly one game in 4.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog.
  4. Craig Ervine can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will India and Zimbabwe score?

Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

  • India rated 74%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.35 or longer.
  • A balanced pitch, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • India have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
India
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
balanced, dry
Suits
Balanced
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
India ZimbabweInnings: IND 310-356 · ZIM 270-318

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    A fair surface with something in it for both sides, so phase scores should sit close to the format norm. Neither attack gets a special edge from it.

    EdgeEven

  2. Toss call

    The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more.

    EdgeEven

  3. Series pressure

    A win puts India in charge with 1 game to go. A defeat hands Zimbabwe the momentum.

    EdgeIndia

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay IND vs ZIM on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

India

Accept 1.35 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.35 pays ₹135 including your stake.

Fair price1.3574%
Lay

Zimbabwe

Lay only at 3.85 or shorter. At 3.85, a ₹100 lay puts ₹285 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price3.8526%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back India

    The headline call. Worth backing only at 1.35 or longer.

    74% chance1.35

  2. ValueBalanced

    India first-innings total

    Over 318.5

    A 318.5 line leaves roughly 14 runs of headroom against our 333 projection.

    59% chance1.69

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Mohammed Siraj (India)

    Trusted at the end of the innings. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    19% chance5.26

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing India vs Zimbabwe?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

India

  • Mohammed Siraj88

    Trusted at the end of the innings

  • Hardik Pandya85

    Balances the XI

Zimbabwe

  • Craig Ervine81

    Steady hand in a chase

  • Tadiwanashe Marumani92

    Fast starter at the top

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Mohammed Siraj misses out

    Then

    India would drop by about five points, turning this into a strong lean.

  2. If

    the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    Then

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If

    rain cuts the overs

    Then

    A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.

The long read · 07

India vs Zimbabwe match preview

Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

Game 2 of 3 is where Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027 begins to take shape. The KhelKing model leans to India at 74%, driven mostly by squad depth and how Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has behaved in recent seasons. India are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Zimbabwe need early wickets or one match-winning innings. Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

On the toss: The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 2nd ODI

Rest days, travel and what comes next in Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027.

The 2nd ODI is staged at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wed, 06 Jan 2027, game 2 of 3 in the series.

The 1st ODI comes 3 days before this game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, so the squads travel to Hyderabad in between. That is enough recovery for both sides to field their first-choice XIs.

Next on the calendar: the 3rd ODI, 3 days after this game at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

More from Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on the KhelKing schedule: 4th T20I: India vs West Indies (14 Oct) (1 fixture in total).

  1. 03 Jan1st ODI: India vs ZimbabweEden Gardens
  2. 06 Jan · this match2nd ODI: India vs ZimbabweRajiv Gandhi International Stadium
  3. 09 Jan3rd ODI: India vs ZimbabweWankhede Stadium

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Who will win the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI?

KhelKing expects India to win, rating them 74% against 26% for Zimbabwe, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a balanced, dry surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?

A 74% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.35 for India and 3.85 for Zimbabwe. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Wed, 06 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?

We expect a balanced, dry surface that should favour neither side. A fair surface with something in it for both sides, so phase scores should sit close to the format norm.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?

The coin counts for little here. Planning and execution count for more. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Zimbabwe win the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives Zimbabwe a 26% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or India change their best XI.

Why could Zimbabwe upset India in the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?

26% to win, which is roughly one game in 4. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog. Craig Ervine can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

How should I trade the India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back India at 1.35 or longer, or lay Zimbabwe at 3.85 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Zimbabwe fail to win; at 3.85, a ₹100 lay carries ₹285 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 74%, jabki Zimbabwe ka 26%. Match Wed, 06 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI ke liye Hyderabad ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch balanced, dry rahegi, yaani bat aur ball dono ko barabar madad milegi. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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