Delhi: India strengthened its hopes of the semi-finals by defeating Zimbabwe by 72 runs in an important match played in the Super-8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In this match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, the Indian team batted first and scored runs and scored a huge score of 256/4 in 20 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe team could reach only 184/6.

India’s start was very aggressive. Sanju Samson gave a great start to the team by scoring 24 quick runs. After this, Abhishek Sharma played an impressive inning of 55 runs, while Ishan Kishan did not let the run pace stop by adding 38 runs. Captain Suryakumar Yadav filled the innings with new energy by scoring 33 runs in just 13 balls. In the last overs, Hardik Pandya (50 not out) and Tilak Verma (44 not out) made an explosive partnership of 84 runs in 31 balls and completely turned the match in India’s favor.

Zimbabwe’s bowling proved ineffective against the Indian batsmen. Captain Sikandar Raza and Richard Nagarava got one wicket each, but they could not control the run rate.

Zimbabwe had a slow start to chase the target of 257 runs. However, Brian Bennett played a brilliant inning of 97 not out and took the team to a respectable score. Sikandar Raza scored 31 runs, but due to continuous falling of wickets the team remained far away from the target.

India’s bowling was equally impressive. Arshdeep Singh decided the direction of the match by taking 3 wickets, while Varun Chakraborty and Akshar Patel also achieved important successes. India maintained complete control of the match, performing well in all three departments – batting, bowling and fielding.

After this victory, the situation of Super-8 Group-1 has become more exciting. South Africa has already made it to the semi-finals, while West Indies will need a win or no-result against India to progress. It will be mandatory for India to defeat West Indies to reach the last four, while Zimbabwe is out of the tournament.

Brief Scorecard – India vs Zimbabwe

India: 256/4 (20 overs)
Zimbabwe: 184/6 (20 overs)

Result: India won by 72 runs.

Turning point of the match – India vs Zimbabwe

First turning point: Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma’s explosive partnership of 84 runs in 31 balls, which completely tilted the balance of the match towards India.
Second defining moment: Deadly bowling by Arshdeep Singh, in which he broke the pace of Zimbabwe’s run chase by taking 3 wickets.

Player of the Match – India vs Zimbabwe

hardik pandya – Unbeaten 50 runs (23 balls, 4 sixes, 2 fours) and an important innings to finish the match.

FAQs – India vs Zimbabwe Match

Question 1: Who won the India vs Zimbabwe match?
Answer: India won by 72 runs.

Question 2: Who became the player of the match?
Answer: Hardik Pandya, who scored unbeaten 50 runs and finished the match.

Question 3: What was the main reason for Zimbabwe’s defeat?
Answer: Initial slow batting and lethal bowling by Arshdeep Singh, due to which the team remained away from the target.

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