22:49 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: ZIM 184/6 After 20 Overs
India secured a vital 72-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s, boosting their semi-final hopes.
Summary: India national cricket team registered a crucial 72-run victory against Zimbabwe national cricket team in the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, keeping their semi-final chances firmly alive.
IND vs ZIM Highlights T20 World Cup 2026, AS IT HAPPENED: India secured a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in their Super 8 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match was defined by India’s record-breaking batting performance as they posted a massive total of 256 for 4 after being asked to bat first. This score now stands as the highest team total for India in T20 World Cup history, surpassing their previous best of 218 set in 2007.
Abhishek Sharma set the platform with a rapid 55 off 30 balls, while Hardik Pandya finished the innings with an unbeaten 50 off just 23 deliveries. Tilak Varma provided the final flourish by smashing 44 runs from only 14 balls, including four sixes in the penultimate over.
In response, Zimbabwe faced an uphill battle from the start but showed resilience through a brilliant lone hand from Brian Bennett. Bennett remained unbeaten on 97 from 54 balls, falling just short of a century as his team finished on 184 for 6. Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer with the ball for India, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs to stifle any hope of a miraculous chase. This result significantly boosts India’s net run rate and sets up a high-stakes encounter against the West Indies to decide who moves into the semi-finals.
Live Updates
21:28 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live Updates: ZIM 44/0 After 6 Overs
Zimbabwe’s daunting chase of 257 began cautiously, reaching 4/0 in the first over as Arshdeep Singh kept things tight despite a couple of singles. The second over saw an early twist when Hardik Pandya was welcomed with a top-edged six from Tadiwanashe Marumani, but he quickly pulled things back as Zimbabwe moved to 10/0.
Brian Bennett and Marumani struggled for timing against disciplined bowling, crawling to 19/0 after three overs. Pandya and Arshdeep continued to vary pace and lengths, conceding only singles and twos as Zimbabwe reached 25/0 at the end of four overs, already falling behind the required rate.
In the fifth over, Bennett found a couple of boundaries off Jasprit Bumrah, pushing the score to 33/0, but the pressure remained evident. The sixth over finally produced a spark as Marumani reverse-swept Varun Chakaravarthy for a six, though India still controlled proceedings with Zimbabwe at 44/0 after six overs, needing a massive acceleration in the chase.
20:45 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live: India 256/4 After 20 Overs
Richard Ngarava was taken apart as Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma unleashed a late assault. Pandya began with a boundary before Tilak smashed back-to-back sixes, and the over yielded 21 runs, taking India to 241/4. Brad Evans started with pinpoint yorkers, but Pandya finished in style, hammering consecutive sixes to bring up his fifty and cap off a blazing finish. The final over produced 15 runs as India powered to a mammoth 256/4.
20:33 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Updates: India 220/4 After 18 Overs
In the 16th over, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma kept the momentum going with smart placement and quick running, collecting 11 runs off Blessing Muzarabani to move India to 187/4.
The 17th over saw further acceleration as Pandya struck a boundary and rotated strike well, while Tilak launched a superb six over extra cover. Brad Evans conceded 14 runs, pushing India to 201/4 and firmly on course for a massive total.
In the 18th over, the pair went berserk. Pandya hammered a towering six and Tilak followed with a four and a magnificent pull for another maximum, taking 19 runs off Muzarabani’s final over. India surged to 220/4 after 18 overs, recording their highest-ever T20 World Cup total with two overs still remaining.
20:20 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live Updates: IND 176/4 After 15 Overs
In the 14th over, Hardik Pandya smashed a towering six and rotated strike well, while Suryakumar Yadav added a single as 10 runs came off Ryan Burl’s over, taking India to 161/3.
The 15th over proved eventful as Suryakumar Yadav hammered a six and a couple before miscued a slower ball to be caught by Tashinga Musekiwa. Tilak Varma arrived and struck a boundary first ball, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with runs as 15 came from Richard Ngarava’s over, pushing India to 176/4 after 15 overs.
20:15 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score: Will Amir Apologise?
The wicket of Abhishek Sharma was definitely a big wicket but a fan wants Mohammad Amir to apologise to Sharma!
20:07 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live Updates: IND 151/3 After 13 Overs
The 13th over went for 17 runs as Suryakumar Yadav launched a four and a six to put the bowler under pressure. Abhishek Sharma added another boundary before mistiming a slower ball and getting caught by Sikandar Raza at long-on. Hardik Pandya then got off the mark with a single as Tinotenda Maposa conceded heavily. India moved to 151/3 after 13 overs.
20:00 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score and Updates: IND 134/2 After 12 Overs
India maintained strong momentum from overs 5 to 12, steadily building a commanding total against Zimbabwe. The fifth and sixth overs brought a surge in scoring as Abhishek Sharma dominated with boundaries and a six, helping India race to 80/1 by the end of the powerplay.
Through overs 7 to 9, both Abhishek and Ishan Kishan rotated the strike efficiently while finding the odd boundary, pushing the score close to 100. India crossed the three-figure mark in the 10th over with Abhishek continuing his fluent strokeplay. The breakthrough finally came in the 11th over when Kishan departed after a brisk 38, but Suryakumar Yadav counterattacked immediately with a boundary. By the end of the 12th over, Abhishek’s aggressive fifty and Surya’s quick start had powered India to a strong 134/2, firmly in control of the innings.
18:49 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live: Which Team Will Come Out On Top?
A closer look at the Playing XIs of both the teams!
18:46 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score and Updates, T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav At The Toss
Surya Speaks: Happy with the decision, were looking to bat first. Boys are ready. Mood in the camp is relaxed. The way he spoke in the huddle (Hardik), experienced player, he knows what he brings to the table. Team required that and I think we’ll have a good day tonight. Even if you win or lose, you learn something out of it. Just forget what happened in the last game. Play the same way as you’ve been playing last whole year. Enjoy the game and forget everything. Be fearless. Two changes: Axar comes in for Washington, Samson comes in for Rinku. Sanju will keep.
18:45 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Cricket Score: Sikandar Raza At The Toss...
Raza Speaks: We’re going to have a bowl. Not your usual Chennai wicket. Looks moist, want to give the best chance to the seamers. If we can restrict India to a low total, will go a long way. As much as we’re feeling the heat, our opposition will be feeling the same. It’s holding on alright. One tactical change, Cremer misses out, Tinotenda Maposa comes in.
18:43 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score: Zimbabwe Playing XI
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
18:42 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
India vs Zimbabwe Live Updates, T20 World Cup 2026: India Playing XI
India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
18:39 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score: Toss Update!
Zimbabwe have won the toss and elected to bowl first. India have brought in two changes- Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh OUT! Axar Patel and Sanju Samson have made their way in the Playing XI.
12:51 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score: Some Respite For Indian Fans!!
Good news for India and the Indian fans! As South Africa have beaten West Indies comprehensively the NRR will no longer be an issue for India provided they go onto win their remaining matches.
12:46 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Live Score: Judgement Day In Chennai!
It’s now or never! India need to step up!
12:43 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Updates: Head-To-Head Record
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12:39 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe Preview
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12:36 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score and Updates: India Preview
India were beaten by 76 runs by South Africa in their Super Eight opener, with a brisk fifty from David Miller and a four-wicket spell by Marco Jansen exposing weaknesses in both batting and bowling. With their campaign under pressure, India will aim for a strong comeback.
12:29 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score Today: India Have All To Play For!
India and Zimbabwe meet in a must-win Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Feb 26, after both sides lost their opening Super 8 matches. India’s winning streak ended with a 76-run loss to South Africa, hurting their net run rate, while Zimbabwe’s strong group-stage momentum stalled with a 107-run defeat to the West Indies in their Super 8 opener.
12:26 (IST) 26 Feb 2026
IND vs ZIM Live Score: Hello and Welcome!
Hello and Welcome to our live coverage of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match between India and Zimbabwe all the way from Chennai!