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India
Projected
343–400
Zimbabwe
Projected
267–310
India vs Zimbabwe (2nd ODI) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 6 Jan 2027: our model leans India at 82% on a flat / batting surface, with a projected first-innings total of 343–400.
At a glance
AI overview
India get the nod at 82% in this 2nd ODI, with Zimbabwe at 18%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.
India meet Zimbabwe for match 2 of 3 in the Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027, a ODI at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. It is listed for Wednesday 6 January 2027, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a true surface with an even contest and dew that helps the chasing side, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 343–400 for India and 267–310 for Zimbabwe.
Dry weather and a hard surface, with dew likely to help the side chasing under lights. The toss lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.
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Win probability
India 82%, Zimbabwe 18%. It is a strong lean, and the toss and the first powerplay can move it.
Model lean
India
82% to win · 64-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and India's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a true surface, India's batting depth gets the extra weight in the model.
The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on flat / batting conditions.
India
Batter
Rohit Sharma
Top-order firepower
India
Wicketkeeper
KL Rahul
Gloveman with power
Zimbabwe
Batter
Craig Ervine
Top-order firepower
Zimbabwe
Fast bowler
Richard Ngarava
Middle-overs enforcer
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected runs for each phase of the 50-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.
| Phase | India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| PowerplayOvers 1–10 | 65–75 | 51–58 |
| Middle oversOvers 11–40 | 180–208 | 140–161 |
| Death oversOvers 41–50 | 98–117 | 76–91 |
| First innings | 343–400 | 267–310 |
Overs bowled
After 10 overs
IND 70ZIM 55
After 40 overs
IND 264ZIM 205
After 50 overs
IND 372ZIM 289
Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.
Team details
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this ODI, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium suits their batters. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Zimbabwe's batting depth.
Zimbabwe come in with a young batting group built around one or two match-winners and a handy spin option. In this ODI, their batting depth is their strongest suit.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a true surface with an even contest and dew that helps the chasing side. Our surface tag for this match is flat / batting, with a scoring index of 4 out of 5.
Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.
Dry weather and a hard surface, with dew likely to help the side chasing under lights.
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for India vs Zimbabwe, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.
Model split: India 82%, Zimbabwe 18%.
How this market worksA market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.
Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.
How this market worksA session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 10 overs.
India 65–75, Zimbabwe 51–58.
How this market worksOver-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.
India 343–400, Zimbabwe 267–310.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are on our watchlist for India.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.
Zimbabwe usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is tagged flat / batting. Expect scores at or above the ground average once batters are set.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately
Our projection puts the powerplay at 65–75 for India and 51–58 for Zimbabwe, and the death overs at 98–117 and 76–91.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Rohit Sharma or Craig Ervine, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Zimbabwe keep it interesting
India are ahead at 82%, but Zimbabwe have enough in their batting depth to make the market move quickly.
Match 2 of 3 in the Zimbabwe tour of India
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.
Flat / batting conditions add an edge
On a flat / batting surface the big overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A ODI at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
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Our model leans India at 82% against Zimbabwe at 18%, a strong lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a true surface with an even contest and dew that helps the chasing side. We tag it flat / batting with a scoring index of 4 out of 5. Batting looks easier early, so the side that wins the powerplay tends to hold the edge.
Our model projects India at 343–400 and Zimbabwe at 267–310 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bowl first. Dew under lights makes the ball harder to grip, so chasing tends to be the easier task.
It is listed for Wednesday 6 January 2027, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Rohit Sharma (India, top-order firepower), KL Rahul (India, gloveman with power), Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe, top-order firepower), Richard Ngarava (Zimbabwe, middle-overs enforcer). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
India play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
An ODI gives each side 50 overs. The middle overs shape the platform and the final ten decide close games.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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