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India
Projected
366–426
Zimbabwe
Projected
274–318
India vs Zimbabwe (3rd ODI) at Wankhede Stadium on 9 Jan 2027: our model leans India at 82% on a flat / batting surface, with a projected first-innings total of 366–426.
At a glance
AI overview
India get the nod at 82% in this 3rd ODI, with Zimbabwe at 18%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.
India meet Zimbabwe for match 3 of 3 in the Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027, a ODI at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It is listed for Saturday 9 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. Wankhede Stadium is a small ground with a hard, true surface and sea breeze that carries the ball, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 366–426 for India and 274–318 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 Wankhede 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
All-rounder
Ryan Burl
Balance of the XI
Zimbabwe
Fast bowler
Blessing Muzarabani
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 | 70–80 | 52–60 |
| Middle oversOvers 11–40 | 192–221 | 144–165 |
| Death oversOvers 41–50 | 104–125 | 78–93 |
| First innings | 366–426 | 274–318 |
Overs bowled
After 10 overs
IND 75ZIM 56
After 40 overs
IND 281ZIM 211
After 50 overs
IND 395ZIM 297
Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Wankhede 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.
Wankhede 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.
Wankhede Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.
Wankhede Stadium is a small ground with a hard, true surface and sea breeze that carries the ball. Our surface tag for this match is flat / batting, with a scoring index of 5 out of 5.
A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Dry weather and a hard surface, with dew likely to help the side chasing under lights.
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 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 70–80, Zimbabwe 52–60.
How this market worksOver-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.
India 366–426, Zimbabwe 274–318.
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
Wankhede 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 70–80 for India and 52–60 for Zimbabwe, and the death overs at 104–125 and 78–93.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Rohit Sharma or Ryan Burl, 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 3 of 3 in the Zimbabwe tour of India
Series context shapes selection and tactics. A series decider raises the stakes for both sides.
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 Wankhede 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 Wankhede Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.
Wankhede Stadium is a small ground with a hard, true surface and sea breeze that carries the ball. We tag it flat / batting with a scoring index of 5 out of 5. A true surface lets either side control the game, so the toss matters less.
Our model projects India at 366–426 and Zimbabwe at 274–318 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 Saturday 9 January 2027, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 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), Ryan Burl (Zimbabwe, balance of the xi), Blessing Muzarabani (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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