ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 26-Feb-2026 07:00 PM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
IND 256/4 (20)
ZIM 184/6 (20)
India won by 72 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Brian Bennett | 97 | 59 | 8 | 6 | 164.41 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh* | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 23 |
Last Wicket:Tashinga Musekiwa c Sanju Samson b Shivam Dube 7(4) - 173/6 in 19.3 ov.
India vs Zimbabwe
India — Innings 1 (256/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 160 | |
| Abhishek Sharma c Sikandar Raza b Tinotenda Maposa | 55 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 183.33 | |
| Ishan Kishan c Richard Ngarava b Sikandar Raza | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158.33 | |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) c Tashinga Musekiwa b Richard Ngarava | 33 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 253.85 | |
| Hardik Pandya not out | 50 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 217.39 | |
| Tilak Varma not out | 44 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 275 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 7 | Total: 12 | |||||
| Total | 256 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 15.5 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 2 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 20 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Brian Bennett | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson & Abhishek Sharma | 48 | 22 |
| Ishan Kishan & Abhishek Sharma | 72 | 42 |
| Suryakumar Yadav & Abhishek Sharma | 30 | 13 |
| Suryakumar Yadav & Hardik Pandya | 22 | 12 |
| Tilak Varma & Hardik Pandya | 84 | 31 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 3.4 | 48 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | 10.4 | 120 |
| 3 | Abhishek Sharma | 12.5 | 150 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | 14.5 | 172 |
Zimbabwe — Innings 2 (184/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett not out | 97 | 59 | 8 | 6 | 164.41 | |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) c Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 20 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 100 | |
| Dion Myers c Tilak Varma b Varun Chakaravarthy | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Sikandar Raza (c) c Abhishek Sharma b Arshdeep Singh | 31 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 147.62 | |
| Ryan Burl lbw b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tony Munyonga b Arshdeep Singh | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 | |
| Tashinga Musekiwa c Sanju Samson b Shivam Dube | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175 | |
| Brad Evans not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 7 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 184 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.8 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 23 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett & Tadiwanashe Marumani | 44 | 38 |
| Brian Bennett & Dion Myers | 28 | 19 |
| Brian Bennett & Sikandar Raza | 72 | 41 |
| Brian Bennett & Ryan Burl | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Bennett & Tony Munyonga | 18 | 10 |
| Brian Bennett & Tashinga Musekiwa | 11 | 7 |
| Brian Bennett & Brad Evans | 11 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 6.2 | 44 |
| 2 | Dion Myers | 9.3 | 72 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 16.2 | 144 |
| 4 | Ryan Burl | 16.4 | 144 |
| 5 | Tony Munyonga | 18.2 | 162 |
| 6 | Tashinga Musekiwa | 19.3 | 173 |
Match Info
| Match | India vs Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 26-Feb-2026 07:00 PM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: India vs Zimbabwe (IND vs ZIM)
India will face Zimbabwe in a thrilling match on 26-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 07:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
India is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zimbabwe remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. India will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zimbabwe will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between India batting and Zimbabwe bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will India showcase its strengths, or will Zimbabwe pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 26-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
