What time does India vs Zimbabwe start?

India vs Zimbabwe started on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.

Where is India vs Zimbabwe being played?

The match was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.

Who won India vs Zimbabwe?

India won by 72 runs. India scored 256/4 and Zimbabwe scored 184/6 (20 ov, target 257).

India vs Zimbabwe scorecard and result

ICC Men's T20 World Cup · 48th Match, Super Eights, Group 1

India256/4

Zimbabwe184/6 (20 ov, target 257)

India won by 72 runs

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 13:30 UTC · MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

India won by 72 runs in the 48th Match, Super Eights, Group 1, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Final scores: India 256/4, Zimbabwe 184/6 (20 ov, target 257).

Toss: Zimbabwe, elected to field first. Hardik Pandya was named player of the match.

Innings by innings: India 256/4 (20 ov), Zimbabwe 184/6 (20 ov).

India vs Zimbabwe scorecard

Zimbabwe 184/6(20 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Brian Bennettnot out	97	59	8	6
Tadiwanashe Marumanicaught	20	20	0	2
Dion Myerscaught	6	9	0	0
Sikandar Razacaught	31	21	2	2
Ryan Burllbw	0	2	0	0
Tony Munyongaout	11	6	2	0
Tashinga Musekiwacaught	7	4	0	1
Brad Evansnot out	1	1	0	0

Did not bat: Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Bowler (India)	O	R	W	Econ
Arshdeep Singh	4	24	3	6
Hardik Pandya	3	21	0	7
Jasprit Bumrah	3	21	0	7
Varun Chakravarthy	4	35	1	8.75
Axar Patel	4	35	1	8.75
Shivam Dube	2	46	1	23

India 256/4(20 ov)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s
Sanju Samsoncaught	24	15	1	2
Abhishek Sharmacaught	55	30	4	4
Ishan Kishancaught	38	24	4	1
Suryakumar Yadavcaught	33	13	3	2
Hardik Pandyanot out	50	23	2	4
Tilak Varmanot out	44	16	3	4

Did not bat: Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Bowler (Zimbabwe)	O	R	W	Econ
Richard Ngarava	4	62	1	15.5
Blessing Muzarabani	4	43	1	10.75
Tinotenda Maposa	2	40	1	20
Brad Evans	4	52	0	13
Sikandar Raza	3	29	1	9.66
Brian Bennett	2	16	0	8
Ryan Burl	1	10	0	10

Ball by ball: final deliveries

19.6Dube to Bennett, FOUR
19.5Dube to Bennett, SIX
19.4Dube to Evans, 1 run
19.3Dube to Musekiwa, OUT
19.2Dube to Musekiwa, SIX
19.1Dube to Musekiwa, 1 wide
19.1Dube to Musekiwa, 1 no ball
19.1Dube to Bennett, 1 run
18.6Arshdeep Singh to Bennett, 1 run
18.5Arshdeep Singh to Bennett, no run
18.4Arshdeep Singh to Bennett, no run
18.3Arshdeep Singh to Musekiwa, 1 run
18.2Arshdeep Singh to Munyonga, OUT
18.1Arshdeep Singh to Bennett, 1 run
17.6Pandya to Munyonga, no run
17.5Pandya to Munyonga, 2 runs
17.4Pandya to Bennett, 1 run
17.3Pandya to Bennett, FOUR

Match notes

Over 18.4: Review by India (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - RA Kettleborough, Batter - BJ Bennett (Struck down)
Zimbabwe: 150 runs in 16.6 overs (103 balls), Extras 9
Over 16.4: Review by India (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - RA Kettleborough, Batter - RP Burl (Upheld)
3rd Wicket: 50 runs in 31 balls (BJ Bennett 29, Sikandar Raza 19, Ex 2)
Drinks: Zimbabwe - 105/2 in 14.0 overs (BJ Bennett 56, Sikandar Raza 19)
Zimbabwe: 100 runs in 13.4 overs (82 balls), Extras 3
BJ Bennett: 50 off 34 balls (4 x 4, 3 x 6)
Over 7.6: Review by India (Bowling), Decision Challenged - Wicket, Umpire - AG Wharf, Batter - BJ Bennett (Struck down)
Zimbabwe: 50 runs in 7.3 overs (45 balls), Extras 3
Drinks: Zimbabwe - 44/0 in 6.0 overs (BJ Bennett 23, T Marumani 20)
Powerplay: Overs 0.1 - 6.0 (Mandatory - 44 runs, 0 wicket)
Zimbabwe innings

Questions and answers

What time does India vs Zimbabwe start?: India vs Zimbabwe started on Thursday, 26 February 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The time at the top of this page is shown in your local timezone.
Where is India vs Zimbabwe being played?: The match was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
Who won the toss in India vs Zimbabwe?: Zimbabwe, elected to field first.
Who won India vs Zimbabwe?: India won by 72 runs. India scored 256/4 and Zimbabwe scored 184/6 (20 ov, target 257).