India Secures Victory Against Zimbabwe but Remains Third in Points Table
India's cricket team achieved a significant victory against Zimbabwe, scoring 256 runs. Despite this win, they remain in third place in the points table. With a crucial match against West Indies approaching, the team must secure another win to enhance their standings. Key performances included Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma, who all contributed to the team's total. The upcoming match is pivotal for India's chances in the tournament.
| Feb 26, 2026, 22:37 IST
India's Performance Against Zimbabwe
Despite a commanding victory over Zimbabwe, India holds the third position in the points standings. Batting first, India amassed a substantial total of 256 runs. Sanju Samson initiated the innings with a brisk 24 runs off just 15 deliveries. Abhishek Sharma contributed significantly with a score of 55 from 30 balls, while Hardik Pandya finished strong, remaining not out at 50 runs off 23 balls. Tilak Varma also played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 44 runs off 16 balls.
| Team Name | Matches played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| South Africa | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.890 |
| West Indies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.791 |
| India | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Zimbabwe | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
India is set to face West Indies in a crucial match on Sunday, which they must win to improve their standing.