India vs Zimbabwe — Super 8 (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup) - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SV Samson
c Burl b Muzarabani
|
24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 160 |
|
Abhishek Sharma
c Sikandar Raza b Maposa
|
55 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 183 |
|
Ishan Kishan
c Ngarava b Sikandar Raza
|
38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158 |
|
SA Yadav
c Musekiwa b Ngarava
|
33 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 254 |
|
HH Pandya
not out
|
50 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 217 |
|
NT Tilak Varma
not out
|
44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 275 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 15.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 2 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13.0 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Brian Bennett | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8.0 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BJ Bennett
not out
|
97 | 59 | 8 | 6 | 164 |
|
T Marumani
c Ishan Kishan b Patel
|
20 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 100 |
|
D Myers
c Tilak Varma b Varun
|
6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
|
Sikandar Raza
c Abhishek Sharma b Arshdeep Singh
|
31 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 148 |
|
RP Burl
lbw b Arshdeep Singh
|
🦆 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
T Munyonga
b Arshdeep Singh
|
11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183 |
|
T Musekiwa
c Samson b Dube
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175 |
|
B Evans
not out
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 23.0 |
India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 ka match Chennai ke MA Chidambaram Stadium me ek runon ka tufaan sabit hua jahan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 me India ne Zimbabwe ko 72 runs se hara diya. Jo fans live cricket score follow kar rahe thay unhon ne dekha ke India ne 256/4 ka pahaar jaisa score banaya aur Schedule ke hisaab se semifinal ki race me wapas aa gaye. Yeh cricket match highlights India ke liye historic raat thi.
🏏 1st Innings — India 🚩
Total: 256/4
Overs: 20
⭐ Abhishek Sharma – 55 (30)
⭐ Hardik Pandya – 50* (23)
⭐ Tilak Varma – 44* (16)
⭐ Ishan Kishan – 38 (24)
⭐ Suryakumar Yadav – 33 (13)
Powerplay me 80 runs bana kar India ne shuru se pressure dala.
Death overs me 76 runs aaye aur ⭐ Hardik Pandya aur ⭐ Tilak Varma ne 31 balls par 84 runs jor diye.
🏏 2nd Innings — Zimbabwe 🚩
Target: 257
Total: 184/6
⭐ Brian Bennett – 97* (59)
⭐ Sikandar Raza – 31 (21)
⭐ Arshdeep Singh ne 3/24 le kar chase ko control me rakha. Required rate 15 ke qareeb chala gaya aur pressure barhta gaya.
India ne 72 runs se jeet hasil ki.
🏆 Records & Notes
⭐ Man of the Match: Hardik Pandya
India ka sab se bara T20 World Cup total 256/4
17 sixes match me
Match Squad
India
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
In a record-breaking night at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 turned into a batting spectacle as India crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Fans tracking the live cricket score witnessed a historic 256/4, a brutal death-over assault, and a semifinal race that now heats up as per the updated Schedule. If you missed the action, these cricket match highlights will tell you how India flipped their NRR story in one explosive evening.
🏟 Venue: Chennai
📅 Match: Super 8 – Group 1
🏆 Result: India won by 72 runs
🏏 1st Innings — India 🚩
Total: 256/4
Overs: 20
Run Rate: 12.80
⭐ Top Performers
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⭐ Abhishek Sharma – 55 (30) | 4×4 | 4×6 | SR 183.33
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⭐ Hardik Pandya – 50* (23) | 2×4 | 4×6 | SR 217.39
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⭐ Tilak Varma – 44* (16) | 3×4 | 4×6 | SR 275.00
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⭐ Ishan Kishan – 38 (24) | 4×4 | 1×6 | SR 158.33
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⭐ Suryakumar Yadav – 33 (13) | 3×4 | 2×6 | SR 253.85
🔥 Powerplay Blast
India smashed 80 runs in first 6 overs, immediately putting Zimbabwe on the back foot.
🧱 Middle Overs Control (7–15)
112 runs added with calculated aggression. The left-right rotation kept bowlers guessing.
💥 Death Overs Carnage (16–20)
76 runs in last 5 overs.
⭐ Hardik Pandya and ⭐ Tilak Varma stitched 84 runs in 31 balls.
Turning point came in the 17th over when 22 runs destroyed Zimbabwe’s bowling plans.
Zimbabwe Bowlers
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⭐ Blessing Muzarabani – 4-0-43-1
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⭐ Richard Ngarava – 4-0-62-1
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⭐ Sikandar Raza – 3-0-29-1
🎯 Tactical Observation
Promoting ⭐ Tilak Varma to maintain left-right combo proved a masterstroke by ⭐ Suryakumar Yadav.
🏏 2nd Innings — Zimbabwe 🚩
Target: 257
Total: 184/6 (20 Overs)
🚀 Opening Stand
Zimbabwe reached 44/1 in Powerplay but lacked acceleration.
⭐ Anchor Impact
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⭐ Brian Bennett – 97* (59) | 8×4 | 6×6 | SR 164.41
A heroic knock, highest by a Zimbabwe batter in T20 World Cups.
⭐ Key Support
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⭐ Sikandar Raza – 31 (21)
🇮🇳 India Bowling Control
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⭐ Arshdeep Singh – 4-0-24-3
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⭐ Varun Chakaravarthy – 4-0-35-1
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⭐ Axar Patel – 4-0-35-1
⏳ Required Rate Pressure
Required rate crossed 14 after 15 overs. Dot ball pressure mounted.
🏁 Final Moment
Zimbabwe finished at 184/6.
India won by 72 runs.
📊 Phase Comparison
| Phase | India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 80/1 | 44/1 |
| Middle Overs | 100+ acceleration | Controlled but slow |
| Death Overs | 76/1 | 44/2 |
📈 Match Momentum & Win Probability
📊 India pre-match win probability: 65%
📊 After posting 256: 98%
⚡ Momentum Shift: 17th over of India innings
🏆 Records & Notes
⭐ Player of the Match: Hardik Pandya
🏏 India’s Highest T20 World Cup Total: 256/4
💥 17 sixes smashed by India
🔥 Tournament’s highest team total so far
❓ Match FAQs
Who won India vs Zimbabwe match today?
India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs.
What was the turning point?
The 17th over where 22 runs were scored shifted momentum completely.
How did Powerplay impact the match?
India’s 80-run Powerplay gave early dominance and scoreboard pressure.
Where can fans check live cricket score updates?
Fans can follow official ICC platforms and match centers for real-time live cricket score updates.
When is India’s next match in the Schedule?
India faces West Indies in a virtual knockout clash on Sunday.