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India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match | India Smash 256 to Seal 72 Run Win

India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match delivered a clear message, India are peaking at the right time. A massive 256 for 4, powered by Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya, set up a commanding 72 run victory.

Zimbabwe fought through Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 97, but the result was never in doubt as India booked a knockout clash with West Indies.

India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match Summary

India 256 for 4 in 20 overs
Abhishek Sharma 55
Hardik Pandya 50 off 23
Tilak Varma 44

Zimbabwe 184 for 6 in 20 overs
Brian Bennett 97 not out
Arshdeep Singh 3 for 24

India won by 72 runs and move into a virtual quarter-final against West Indies.

India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match Key Points

  • India scored 256 for 4, the second highest total in T20 World Cup history.
  • Abhishek Sharma smashed 55 off 26 balls, his maiden World Cup fifty.
  • Hardik Pandya hit 50 off 23 balls to finish the innings strongly.
  • India struck 17 sixes, their most in a single T20 World Cup innings.
  • Brian Bennett’s 97 not out was the lone bright spot as Zimbabwe lost by 72 runs.
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India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match Overview

India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Highlights Match confirmed India’s dominance in the T20 World Cup as they posted 256 for 4, the second highest total in tournament history. Explosive half centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya powered India to a massive total and complete control of the match.

Zimbabwe responded with intent, but apart from Brian Bennett’s unbeaten 97, the chase never gathered real momentum. India’s disciplined bowling attack closed out a comfortable 72 run win to set up a high-stakes next knockout clash with West Indies.

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India Squad:

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Zimbabwe Squad:

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Match DetailInformation
GroundMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
TossZimbabwe, elected to field first
SeriesICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Season2025/26
Player Of The Match India
Hardik Pandya
Match NumberT20I no. 3741
Hours of Play (Local Time) 19.00 start
First Session 19.00-20.30
Interval 20.30-20.50
Second Session 20.50-22.20
Match Days26 February 2026 – Night (20-over match)
On-field Umpire England
Alex Wharf
DRS Official England
Richard Kettleborough
TV Umpire New Zealand
Chris Brown
Reserve Umpire New Zealand
Chris Gaffaney
Match Referee Sri Lanka
Ranjan Madugalle
Points India 2
Zimbabwe 0
Suryakumar Yadav shakes hands with Brian Bennett, who finished on 97
Suryakumar Yadav shakes hands with Brian Bennett, who finished on 97

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FAQs

Q1: Who were the top performers in the India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 Match?

Abhishek Sharma scored 55, Hardik Pandya hit 50 off 23 balls, and Arshdeep Singh took 3 for 24. For Zimbabwe, Brian Bennett remained unbeaten on 97.

Q2: What was India’s total in the match?

India posted 256 for 4 in 20 overs, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

Q3: What does this win mean for India?

The victory sets up a knockout clash against West Indies in the next stage of the tournament.

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