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CricketZimbabwe tour of India, 2027 · game 3 of 3

India vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI prediction

India74% · fair 1.35
KhelKing lean74%India 74%, Zimbabwe 26%
Zimbabwe26% · fair 3.85
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Sat, 09 Jan 2027
Venue
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Format
ODI · 50 overs · flat, run-heavy 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 50-run cushion in the first-innings total (349 to 299).
  3. Home conditions: India know a flat, run-heavy surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Hardik Pandya, their likeliest match-winner (balances the xi).

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. Tadiwanashe Marumani 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 Wankhede Stadium.

  • India rated 74%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.35 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits batters, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • India have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
India
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
flat, run-heavy
Suits
Batters
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
India ZimbabweInnings: IND 326-372 · ZIM 275-323

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 batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go. Both teams will lean on the batters, so the deeper attack counts.

    EdgeEven

  2. Batting edge

    The projection hands India a 50-run cushion, the single biggest reason the model sides with them.

    EdgeIndia

  3. Toss call

    The toss hardly matters. Both teams will plan for a big score whichever way the coin lands.

    EdgeEven

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

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.35, the value is gone.

    74% chance1.35

  2. ValueBalanced

    India first-innings total

    Over 334.5

    We project about 349, comfortably clear of 334.5, so a slow start can still land it.

    59% chance1.69

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Hardik Pandya (India)

    Balances the XI. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    18% chance5.56

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

  • Hardik Pandya85

    Balances the XI

  • Shubman Gill80

    Fast starter at the top

Zimbabwe

  • Tadiwanashe Marumani87

    Steady hand in a chase

  • Craig Ervine97

    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

    Hardik Pandya 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

A strong start would make our 26% for them look too low.

This is the last match of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027, so neither team has a reason to hold back. KhelKing rates India as the better-equipped side for a flat, run-heavy ODI surface, at 74%. India are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Zimbabwe's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 26% for them look too low.

On the toss: The toss hardly matters. Both teams will plan for a big score whichever way the coin lands.

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

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 3rd ODI

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

The 3rd ODI is staged at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sat, 09 Jan 2027, game 3 of 3 in the series.

The 2nd ODI comes 3 days before this game at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, so the squads travel to Mumbai in between. That is enough recovery for both sides to field their first-choice XIs.

Nothing follows in this series, so both teams should name their strongest available XI.

  1. 06 Jan2nd ODI: India vs ZimbabweRajiv Gandhi International Stadium
  2. 09 Jan · this match3rd ODI: India vs ZimbabweWankhede Stadium

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Who will win the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd 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 flat, run-heavy surface at Wankhede Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs ZIM 3rd 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 3rd ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Sat, 09 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 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 Wankhede Stadium in the IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI?

We expect a flat, run-heavy surface that should favour the batters. A batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI?

The toss hardly matters. Both teams will plan for a big score whichever way the coin lands. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Zimbabwe win the IND vs ZIM 3rd 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 3rd 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. Tadiwanashe Marumani can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

How should I trade the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd 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 3rd ODI match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 74%, jabki Zimbabwe ka 26%. Match Sat, 09 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI ke liye Mumbai ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch flat, run-heavy rahegi, yaani batting ke liye badhiya pitch hai, bada score ban sakta hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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