IND vs ZIM: ‘Fresh’ Chepauk pitch should bring welcome relief for India

Team India's T20 struggles have put pitch conditions under scrutiny ahead of their must-win game against Zimbabwe. Chennai's Chepauk pitch, traditionally slow, has surprisingly offered better bounce this World Cup, potentially aiding India's big-hitters against Zimbabwe's pace-off bowlers. Batting first appears to be the preferred strategy given recent night-game results.