Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027 · ODI (50 OVERS)
India vs Zimbabwe 1st ODI Prediction
IND vs ZIM · who will win, pitch report & odds
India
67% win probability
Projected first-innings total
300-348:253-303
Zimbabwe
33% win probability
- Sun, 03 Jan 2027Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- BALANCED / DRY
Quick answer
Quick answer
Powerplay247's model gives India a 67% chance and Zimbabwe 33% in the IND vs ZIM 1st ODI at Eden Gardens. Expect India around 300-348 and Zimbabwe around 253-303 on a surface rated balanced / dry. First ball: Sun, 03 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- India (67%)
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Pitch suits
- Balanced
- Venue
- Eden Gardens
Match prediction
IND vs ZIM 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans India at 67% for this 1st ODI at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The toss and the balanced / dry conditions will still move the live price, so treat 67% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
India
67% win probability
1st ODI · ODI (50 OVERS)
India win
67%
Zimbabwe win
33%
IND projected
300-348
ZIM projected
253-303
Pitch and conditions
Eden Gardens pitch report for IND vs ZIM
Eden Gardens is rated balanced / dry for this odi (50 overs). No extreme in either direction, so phase scoring should track close to the format average.
Venue
Eden Gardens
Surface
BALANCED / DRY
Best suited to
Balanced
First-innings total
300-348 / 253-303
Toss call: The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin.
Projected scoreline
India vs Zimbabwe projected score by phase
How the first-innings total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a balanced / dry surface.
| Phase | India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (0-10) | 51-61 | 43-51 |
| Middle Overs (11-40) | 165-187 | 146-170 |
| Death Overs (41-50) | 84-100 | 64-82 |
| First-innings total | 300-348 | 253-303 |
Players to watch
Key players in India vs Zimbabwe
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this odi (50 overs). Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
India
- RJ91Impact
Ravindra Jadeja
Drives the middle overs
- SG89Impact
Shubman Gill
Sets the powerplay tempo
Zimbabwe
- RB85Impact
Ryan Burl
Drives the middle overs
- CE92Impact
Craig Ervine
Sets the powerplay tempo
Betting notes
How to bet on IND vs ZIM 1st ODI
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
Series openers are usually priced on reputation, not recent form. That gap tends to close within the first hour, so early prices on Zimbabwe can be worth a look.
- 02
Powerplay247 is an exchange, so you can back or lay every market on India vs Zimbabwe. You can also trade out mid-match to lock in part of a profit.
- 03
Eden Gardens plays balanced / dry. Price the first-innings total in phases instead of backing a single full-innings number before the toss.
- 04
50-over games are won in the middle. Most of the liquidity sits in overs 11-40 and the final ten, which is where India (300-348) and Zimbabwe (253-303) will either hit or miss their projections.
Match card
India vs Zimbabwe match details
- Series
- Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027
- Match
- 1st ODI (1 of 3)
- Date
- Sun, 03 Jan 2027
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Format
- ODI (50 OVERS)
- Series window
- Sun, 03 Jan 2027 - Sat, 09 Jan 2027
- Series format
- 3 ODIs
Match preview
India meet Zimbabwe in the 1st ODI of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It is the opening match of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027, so neither side has shown its hand at this venue yet. India are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has India scoring 300-348 and Zimbabwe 253-303, with India ahead at 67%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Eden Gardens will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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IND vs ZIM 1st ODI: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes India favourites at 67%, with Zimbabwe on 33%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a balanced / dry pitch at Eden Gardens. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens, Kolkata is rated balanced / dry for this ODI, which suits neither side in particular. That is why India are projected at 300-348 and Zimbabwe at 253-303. The pitch usually moves the totals and overs 11-40 markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is India vs Zimbabwe?
The 1st ODI is scheduled for Sun, 03 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as part of Zimbabwe tour of India, 2027. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
Who should bat first at Eden Gardens if they win the toss?
The toss is close to neutral. Weigh up the two batting line-ups rather than the coin. On a balanced / dry surface, the toss will move the overs 11-40 and totals markets more than the headline odds.
How do I get a Powerplay247 ID for the 1st ODI?
Message Powerplay247 support on WhatsApp and ask for an ID. The team will guide you through setup and your first deposit so you are ready before Sun, 03 Jan 2027, 19:30 IST.
Which markets are best for this ODI?
Innings runs, overs 11-40 and death-over brackets. That is where most of the liquidity sits for India (300-348) vs Zimbabwe (253-303).
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