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Sanju Samson Replaces Rinku Singh in India’s Playing XI vs Zimbabwe
India adjusts its lineup with Samson and Patel to improve batting balance and bowling stability in a key Super 8 match against Zimbabwe at the T20 World Cup.
- On Thursday, February 26, 2026, India made two changes to their XI for the Super 8 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, including Sanju Samson replacing Rinku Singh and Axar Patel for Washington Sundar.
- Team management moved to bolster the top order by seeking a right-left top-order balance, after Kotak confirmed Rinku Singh flew home and is expected to rejoin by Wednesday evening.
- Samson will open with Abhishek Sharma while Ishan Kishan moves to No.3; Samson practised keeping two days before the match and last featured against Namibia.
- India must beat Zimbabwe and then West Indies to reach the semi-finals, with Sikandar Raza winning the toss and opting to bowl today.
- South Africa's earlier 76-run win simplified qualification and increased pressure on India, whose XI changes address batting flaws to keep India's semi-final hopes alive.
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India locks horns with Zimbabwe in game 48 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. The two sides take on each other in the Super 8 stage of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26. The clash has begun on a subpar note for the hosts, as the Indian team has lost the toss and will come in to bat first. It is worth noting that Men in Blue go into the clash against Zimbabwe with two changes made. Rinku Singh is not featurin…
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