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India and Zimbabwe meet in a virtual knockout in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, February 26. With semifinal hopes hanging in the balance, both teams must secure two

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points to stay alive in the competition.

Both sides head into the contest after losing their opening Super 8 matches in Group 1 — India against South Africa and Zimbabwe against the West Indies. For India, the immediate priority is a strong all-round performance and a convincing win to keep their qualification chances intact. The net run-rate scenario means India not only need victories against Zimbabwe and West Indies but also require one of the two teams to upset South Africa.

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India vs Zimbabwe: Head-to-Head in T20Is

India last hosted Zimbabwe in a men’s international match back in 2002. Since then, the two teams have met 13 times in T20 Internationals, either in Zimbabwe or at neutral venues. India have dominated the rivalry with 10 wins, while Zimbabwe have won three matches.

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Key Players to Watch

Ishan Kishan: With several Indian batters struggling for consistency, Kishan’s form at the top has been a major positive. He has already scored two half-centuries in the tournament and remains one of India’s most reliable performers.

Varun Chakravarthy: The mystery spinner had an unusually quiet outing against South Africa in Ahmedabad and will look to bounce back strongly on familiar conditions in Chennai.

Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwe’s captain and key all-rounder is central to their chances. His quiet performance against the West Indies exposed the team’s inexperience, but he remains capable of turning games, as shown by his recent match-winning effort against Sri Lanka.

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Blessing Muzarabani: The tall fast bowler can trouble Indian batters with his bounce and pace, especially on a good batting surface.

Who Has the Upper Hand?

India start as favourites. Although their weaknesses were exposed in the defeat to South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav’s side still looks stronger on paper. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, struggled to adapt to the flatter pitch in Mumbai after playing on slower surfaces in Colombo, which could again test their adaptability.

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India Vs Zimbabwe Head-To-Head, T20 World Cup 2026: Key Players And Who Has The Upper Hand?

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