Overview
- India’s campaign begins at Queen’s Sports Club in Bulawayo, where the toss at 12:30 PM IST preceded a 1:00 PM IST start.
- Broadcast in India is on Star Sports with live streaming on JioHotstar, covering the 16‑team tournament co‑hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia.
- Format moves from four groups to the Super Six stage, then semifinals, with the final scheduled for February 6 in Harare.
- India enter as favorites in Group B with Bangladesh and New Zealand, carrying strong form after 16 Youth ODI wins and a win‑loss ratio of 3.2.
- Key names include captain Ayush Mhatre and 14‑year‑old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as forecasts signal a chance of rain in Bulawayo during play.