India vs Zimbabwe Weather Report: Rain, Humidity and Dew Forecast in Chennai

India national cricket team heads into a must-win Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe's national cricket team at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium with their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, where moisture could play a role in the match.

After a crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav's side cannot afford another slip. India must win both remaining matches against Zimbabwe and West Indies and still rely on net run rate and other results to stay alive.

Will Rain Affect India vs Zimbabwe in Chennai?

The short answer: rain is not expected to interrupt the match at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

According to weather forecasts for Thursday evening, skies over Chennai are expected to remain largely clear, with no significant rain predicted during match hours.

Temperature and Conditions

Daytime high: Around 31-32°C
Evening temperature (around toss time): Approximately 26-28°C
Cloud cover: Around 15%
Humidity: Between 70% and 80%, possibly higher as the night progresses

While rain is unlikely, humidity will be the defining weather factor.

Dew Likely to Play a Major Role

High humidity levels increase the probability of heavy dew during the second innings. At Chepauk, that can significantly alter playing conditions:

The ball tends to get wet and slippery.
Spinners struggle for grip.
Fielders find it harder to control throws and stops.
The outfield quickens under moisture.

In night matches in Chennai, dew often becomes more influential than rain itself. It can shift the balance toward the chasing side, especially if moisture settles heavily after the 10-12 over mark of the second innings.