India Secures Victory Over Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup 2026

India Triumphs by 72 Runs Against Zimbabwe

India kept their semi-final aspirations alive in the T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating Zimbabwe by 72 runs during their second Super 8 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While many Indian players excelled, Shivam Dube had a particularly challenging outing. He did not get an opportunity to bat and struggled significantly with the ball, as Zimbabwe's batsmen took advantage of his bowling. Dube set two unfortunate records due to his performance, conceding 46 runs in just two overs, marking the highest runs given up by a bowler in their first two overs of a T20 World Cup match. Additionally, he bowled two no-balls in this match, bringing his total to five no-balls in the tournament, the highest for any bowler in a single T20 World Cup edition. Notably, India has collectively bowled seven no-balls in this tournament, the most by any team.

Match Highlights

Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bowl first. India showcased their best batting display of the tournament, amassing a formidable total of 256/4 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma made a strong comeback, scoring 55 runs off 30 balls, marking his first half-century of the tournament. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma contributed significantly with an impressive 84-run partnership, with Pandya achieving a half-century in just 23 balls and Varma scoring 44 runs off 16 balls. Zimbabwe struggled to chase down the target, finishing at 184/6, with Brian Bennett top-scoring with 97 runs. Arshdeep Singh stood out with the ball, claiming three wickets, leading India to a convincing 72-run victory.