CricketZimbabwe tour of India, 2027 · match 2 of 3
India vs Zimbabwe 2nd ODI prediction
Goexch verdict
On our numbers, India win 74% of the time against Zimbabwe, which makes this a strong lean. We expect 339 from India and 293 from Zimbabwe at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where neither side should have the edge. The match starts Wed, 06 Jan 2027 (start time not yet confirmed).
Quick read
IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI in brief
- India at 74%, a strong lean. Back only at 1.35 or bigger.
- Even pitch, and India are projected to post the bigger total.
- India are playing in home conditions.
- Goexch pick
- India
- Format
- ODI · 50 overs
- Pitch
- balanced, dry
- Favours
- Balanced
Exchange plan
How should you trade IND vs ZIM on Goexch?
Our fair prices for both sides. Back the pick at the price or bigger; lay the outsider at the price or smaller.
Back74% chance
India1.35
Take 1.35 or bigger. A ₹100 back at 1.35 returns ₹135, stake included.
Lay26% chance
Zimbabwe3.85
Lay only at 3.85 or smaller. At 3.85, a ₹100 lay risks ₹285 to win ₹100.
Key factors
What will decide this match?
The pitch comes first, followed by the two factors with the most influence on this match.
Pitch read
Edge: Even
Nothing extreme in the surface. Bowlers who hit a good length will be rewarded, and so will batters who are patient early. Neither attack gets a special advantage.
Batting edge
Edge: India
Our projection gives India a 46-run cushion, and that is the biggest single reason the model leans their way.
Series pressure
Edge: India
A win puts India in control with 1 match left. A loss hands Zimbabwe the momentum.
Projection
How many runs will India and Zimbabwe score?
Projected runs in each phase of the first innings, on a balanced, dry surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- Powerplay (0-10)
- IND51-61ZIM41-51
- Middle Overs (11-40)
- IND171-191ZIM156-178
- Death Overs (41-50)
- IND94-110ZIM72-88
Match-winners
Who can swing India vs Zimbabwe?
Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to decide the result. XIs are confirmed at the toss.
India
KL Rahul88
Steady hand in a chase
Hardik Pandya81
Balances the XI
Zimbabwe
Craig Ervine95
Steady hand in a chase
Ryan Burl93
Balances the XI
Risk radar
What could change the prediction?
The news that would move our numbers before the first ball.
If KL Rahul is left out
We would cut India by about five points, making this a strong lean.
If the pitch looks drier or greener than expected at the toss
Extra help for the bowlers would close the gap between the two batting line-ups.
If rain shortens the match
Fewer overs add randomness, which helps the underdog.
Preview
India vs Zimbabwe match preview
With 1 match of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027 still to come, game 2 can swing the series. The Goexch model leans to India at 74%, mainly on squad strength and how Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has played in recent seasons. India are at home, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Zimbabwe's best chance of an upset is the first hour. If they get on top early, our 26% for them starts to look low.
On the toss: The coin matters little here. Planning and execution matter more.
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.
Calendar
Calendar check: 2nd ODI
Recovery time, travel and the next fixture in Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad hosts the 2nd ODI on Wed, 06 Jan 2027: fixture 2 of 3 in the series.
The previous fixture, the 1st ODI, was played 3 days before this one at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, which means a travel day to Hyderabad in between. That is enough rest for both teams to pick their strongest XIs.
Up next: the 3rd ODI, 3 days after this match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Also at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on the Goexch schedule: 4th T20I: India vs West Indies (14 Oct) (1 fixture in all).
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IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI FAQs
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Who will win India vs Zimbabwe?
Goexch predicts India to win, with a 74% chance against 26% for Zimbabwe, which we class as a strong lean. The call combines team ratings, home advantage and how a balanced, dry pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is likely to play.
What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI?
Our 74% rating works out to fair decimal odds of 1.35 for India and 3.85 for Zimbabwe. If the back price on the exchange is shorter than that, the bet has no value on our numbers.
What time does the IND vs ZIM 2nd ODI start in India?
The series window puts it on Wed, 06 Jan 2027 (start time not yet confirmed) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, but the board has not confirmed the date or start time yet. We update this page as soon as it does.
What is the pitch report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium?
We expect a balanced, dry pitch that should help neither side. Nothing extreme in the surface. Bowlers who hit a good length will be rewarded, and so will batters who are patient early.
Should the captain bat or bowl first in IND vs ZIM?
The coin matters little here. Planning and execution matter more. The toss happens about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are confirmed.
Can Zimbabwe win this match?
Yes, but they need early wickets or a match-winning innings. We give Zimbabwe a 26% chance, and that rises if they win a toss that matters or if India change their best XI.
How do I trade India vs Zimbabwe on the Goexch exchange?
On our numbers, back India at 1.35 or bigger, or lay Zimbabwe at 3.85 or smaller. Laying means you win if Zimbabwe do not win; at 3.85, a ₹100 lay risks ₹285. Prices move before and during the match, so check the live back and lay odds first.
India vs Zimbabwe match kaun jeetega?
Goexch model ke hisaab se India ka chance zyada hai: 74%, jabki Zimbabwe ka 26%. Match Wed, 06 Jan 2027 (start time not yet confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh sirf anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.
Hyderabad ki pitch report kya hai?
Hamare hisaab se pitch balanced, dry rahegi, yaani bat aur ball dono ko barabar madad milegi. Toss match shuru hone se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.
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