Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027, match 3 of 3
India vs Zimbabwe 3rd ODI prediction
Who we back, how the pitch should play, projected scores phase by phase, and three bets from safe to long shot.
70%India
30%Zimbabwe
Quick overview
- Our pick: India to win, a 70% chance in our model.
- Conditions at Wankhede Stadium: A true surface with good pace and carry, and a quick outfield.
- Batting depth: Our projected totals put India about 30 runs ahead.
- Safest bet: India (Match winner), about a 70% chance.
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm on the day.
Who will win the IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI?
Malik Mumbai backs India to beat Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI at Wankhede Stadium, rating their chances at 70%. We expect India to make around 330 and Zimbabwe around 300 on a pitch that helps the batters. Play starts Sat, 09 Jan 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Our pick
- India, 70%
- Format
- ODI, 50 overs
- Pitch helps
- Batters
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Conditions at Wankhede Stadium
A true surface with good pace and carry, and a quick outfield. Bowlers will rely on variations, and par scores run high. It should suit the batters on both sides equally.
Helps Even
Batting depth
Our projected totals put India about 30 runs ahead. Across a ODI, that gap is a big part of why India lead the market.
Helps India
The toss
The toss barely matters. Both captains will back their batters to post or chase a big score.
Helps Even
What will India and Zimbabwe score?
How we expect each innings to build, phase by phase, on a flat / high-scoring surface at Wankhede Stadium.
India Zimbabwe
- Powerplay (0-10)
- IND51-61ZIM37-49
- Middle Overs (11-40)
- IND168-188ZIM160-180
- Death Overs (41-50)
- IND87-105ZIM78-96
First-innings scoreIND 306-354/ZIM 275-325
Best bets for IND vs ZIM
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 70%
Match winner
India
The side we rate most likely to win. Expect a short price and a modest payout.
Value
Our chance 56%
India first-innings score
Over 315.5 runs
With India projected near 330, a 315.5 line gives a useful margin for error.
Long shot
Our chance 25%
Top batter
Shreyas Iyer (India)
Steady hand in a chase. This market pays long odds, which is why a small stake makes sense.
Who can swing India vs Zimbabwe?
Our impact rating is how likely each player is to change the result. XIs are confirmed at the toss.
India
- Shreyas IyerSteady hand in a chase93impact
- Jasprit BumrahTrusted at the end of the innings95impact
Zimbabwe
- Sean WilliamsBalances the XI85impact
- Richard NgaravaTrusted at the end of the innings84impact
Match preview
With most of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027 played, there are few surprises left in either line-up. India have the home crowd and local knowledge, and we have given them credit for it. Our projection gives India a 70% chance, built on team strength, recent scoring at Wankhede Stadium and a flat / high-scoring surface. The gap is real, but cricket gives underdogs a way back through one good spell. Wait for the team sheets before placing anything.
The toss: The toss barely matters. Both captains will back their batters to post or chase a big score.
Where the 3rd ODI fits in the series
Rest days, travel and what comes next in Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027.
The 3rd ODI is match 3 of 3, played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sat, 09 Jan 2027.
It comes 3 days after the 2nd ODI at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, so both squads travel to Mumbai in between. The gap is long enough for full-strength XIs, so squad rotation should be limited.
This is the last match of the series, so there is no later game to save players for.
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IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who is favourite to win India vs Zimbabwe?
Our numbers make India the favourites for the 3rd ODI: 70% against 30% for Zimbabwe, based on team strength, home advantage and conditions at Wankhede Stadium.
What time does the IND vs ZIM 3rd ODI start in India?
First ball is due Sat, 09 Jan 2027 at 19:30 IST India time at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Check again on match day, as series dates sometimes change.
What is Malik Mumbai's best bet for IND vs ZIM?
For a safer bet, back India (70%). For more value, try india first-innings score over 315.5 runs (56%). Keep stakes to money you can afford to lose.
What is the pitch like in Mumbai?
We rate the Wankhede Stadium surface flat / high-scoring for this ODI, which should help the batters. Our projected first-innings scores are 306-354 for India and 275-325 for Zimbabwe.
Should the toss winner bat or bowl first in IND vs ZIM?
The toss barely matters. Both captains will back their batters to post or chase a big score. The toss happens about 30 minutes before the 19:30 IST start, and both XIs are named then.
What happens if it rains during India vs Zimbabwe?
Lost overs mean a DLS target; if the minimum overs can't be played, the match is a no-result. Which bets stand or are void depends on each site's rules. Check the Mumbai forecast before you bet.
India vs Zimbabwe match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se India favourite hain, 70% chance ke saath, aur Zimbabwe ka chance 30% hai. Match Sat, 09 Jan 2027 ko 19:30 IST par shuru hoga. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Mumbai ki pitch report kya hai?
Hum is pitch ko flat / high-scoring rate karte hain, isliye batters ke liye achha hai aur bada score ban sakta hai. Toss aur playing XI ka faisla match se lagbhag 30 minute pehle hota hai.
How many runs will be scored in India vs Zimbabwe?
We project India to make 306-354 and Zimbabwe to make 275-325 in their first-innings scores. The biggest scoring phase should be middle overs (11-40).
Still unsure? Ask our team
Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.