India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup: IND Wins By 72 Runs, Stay Alive In Semi-Final Race

India delivered a batting masterclass in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash, piling up a record 256 against Zimbabwe in Chennai. Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya starred as Zimbabwe now face a daunting 257-run target.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 26 February 2026, 10:50 PM IST

India delivered a powerful batting performance in the Super 8 stage

Chennai: The Super 8 - Match 8 T20 between India and Zimbabwe at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai ended with a win for India, who bowled out Zimbabwe for 184 while defending a target of 257, clinching a 72 runs victory.

With the ball, Arshdeep Singh starred with figures of 3/24, supported by Varun Chakaravarthy who took 1 wickets to dismantle the chase.

India delivered a powerful batting performance in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, posting a massive total of 256 for 4 against Zimbabwe in Chennai. The score marked the highest team total of the tournament so far.

The match is being played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, where Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and opted to bowl first. However, India’s aggressive batting quickly turned the decision into a difficult one for the visitors.

India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup: IND set record WC total, score 256/4 as batting finally clicks

India began the innings on an attacking note with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma providing a solid start. The duo added 48 runs for the opening wicket before Samson was dismissed for 24 after being caught by Ryan Burl off the bowling of Blessing Muzarabani.

Abhishek continued the momentum alongside Ishan Kishan, forming a quick 72-run partnership for the second wicket. Abhishek reached his half-century in just 26 balls and eventually scored 55 off 30 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and four sixes before being dismissed by Tinotenda Maposa.

ICC announces full schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026; India Vs Pakistan on THIS date

India vs Zimbabwe Playing XIs:

India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah

Zimbabwe XI: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava