India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE T20 WC Super 8: Abhishek departs after fifty; 150 up for India
India need to get a big win if possible on the night and will probably be looking to bowl first if given the choice, in order to limit the visitors to a low total and chase it down quickly.
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India vs Zimbabwe T20 WC live score Super 8
India (IND) are gearing up to face Zimbabwe (ZIM) in Match 48 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight (Group A) tonight at the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza has won the toss and elected to field first on the night. The contest comes at a crucial stage for both teams as they look to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. India need to get a big win if possible on the night and will probably be looking to bowl first if given the choice, in order to limit the visitors to a low total and chase it down as quickly as possible in order to boost their net run-rate. All eyes will be on the playing 11 tonight as many questions arise on vice-captain Axar Patel and batter Sanju Samson's inclusion in the eleven.
The Men in Blue got off to a rocky start in the Super Eight stage, suffering a heavy 76-run defeat to South Africa in their opening match. The Proteas were powered by a commanding half-century from David Miller and an impressive four-wicket haul from Marco Jansen, exposing weaknesses in India’s batting and bowling units. With momentum slipping away, India will be keen to bounce back strongly in front of their home crowd, seeking both consistency and confidence ahead of the remaining Super Eight fixtures.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, also began their Super Eight campaign on a disappointing note, going down by 107 runs to West Indies. The Southern African side, which had impressed earlier in the tournament and was considered one of the surprise packages, now faces a stern test against the hosts. This match provides them a chance to revive their campaign, while India will aim to assert dominance and register a must-win performance in Chennai.
India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Playing 11
Zimbabwe Playing 11: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
India Playing 11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
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8:12 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: IND 161/3 after 14 overs!
In the 14th over, Ryan Burl started against Hardik Pandya with a dot, but the Indian all-rounder quickly shifted gears. He unleashed a perfectly timed six over long-on, followed by a tame shot to cover and a quick single off a dragged-down short delivery.
Suryakumar Yadav contributed with a sharp single to deep point, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Burl’s erratic line continued with a wide outside off, which Pandya left alone, before adding another run despite a brilliant fielding effort by Sikandar Raza that stopped a potential six.
India finished the over strongly at 161-3, gaining momentum in the middle overs.
Suryakumar Yadav contributed with a sharp single to deep point, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Burl’s erratic line continued with a wide outside off, which Pandya left alone, before adding another run despite a brilliant fielding effort by Sikandar Raza that stopped a potential six.
India finished the over strongly at 161-3, gaining momentum in the middle overs.
8:06 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Abhishek departs after fifty!
Maposa gets hit for big runs again but finally gets his 1st wicket as Abhishek departs on 55.
8:00 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: IND 134/2 after 12 overs!
India added nine more runs in the 12th over, continuing to maintain a healthy scoring rate. Suryakumar Yadav rotated the strike early before finding fortune as a mistimed pick-up shot was spilled at fine leg, gifting him a boundary.
He followed it up with a neat tuck through mid-wicket for a couple, keeping the momentum intact. Abhishek Sharma, fresh from his half-century, played cautiously, collecting a single while being beaten once by a skiddy back-of-a-length delivery.
With Surya finishing the over with another single, India moved to 134-2, firmly in control of the innings.
He followed it up with a neat tuck through mid-wicket for a couple, keeping the momentum intact. Abhishek Sharma, fresh from his half-century, played cautiously, collecting a single while being beaten once by a skiddy back-of-a-length delivery.
With Surya finishing the over with another single, India moved to 134-2, firmly in control of the innings.
7:56 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: IND 125/2 after 11 overs!
Raza continues the attack for ZIM
India piled on 16 runs in an eventful 11th over as Sikandar Raza finally broke the threatening stand. Abhishek Sharma brought up his half-century with a controlled flick to deep mid-wicket, raising a confident fifty off 26 balls. Ishan Kishan then went on the offensive, smashing a boundary straight down the ground followed by a towering six.
However, Raza had the last laugh, inducing a mistimed cut from Kishan that was safely taken at backward point, ending a brisk 38-run knock. Suryakumar Yadav made an immediate impact, sweeping his first ball for four as India reached 125-2.
India piled on 16 runs in an eventful 11th over as Sikandar Raza finally broke the threatening stand. Abhishek Sharma brought up his half-century with a controlled flick to deep mid-wicket, raising a confident fifty off 26 balls. Ishan Kishan then went on the offensive, smashing a boundary straight down the ground followed by a towering six.
However, Raza had the last laugh, inducing a mistimed cut from Kishan that was safely taken at backward point, ending a brisk 38-run knock. Suryakumar Yadav made an immediate impact, sweeping his first ball for four as India reached 125-2.
7:53 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Ishan caught out!
Ishan Kishan is caught out at back point as he has to walk back on 38 runs. Raza with the wicket.
7:51 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Abhishek gets his fifty!
Abhishek Sharma bounces back with a fifty tonight off 26 balls tonight.
7:50 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Ishan Kishan dropped!
Bennett continues the attack for ZIM
Ball 6 – No run, Kishan looks to force it but can’t beat the infield.
Ball 5 – Abhishek nudges it down to short fine leg for a single.
Ball 4 – Kishan drives it into the gap between mid-wicket and long-on for one.
Ball 3 – Abhishek pushes it to long-on and keeps the strike rotating.
Ball 2 – SIX! Abhishek Sharma clears long-on with authority, a clean strike that sails into the stands.
Ball 1 – Chance goes down! Kishan attempts a switch hit, mistimes it high towards deep backward point, but the fielder spills a tough diving effort. They cross for a single.
Milestone: India reach 100 in just 9.1 overs – their third-fastest century mark in T20 World Cups.
Over Summary: 10 runs from the over. India 109-1 after 10 overs.
Abhishek Sharma 49*(25), Ishan Kishan 28*(21).
7:47 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: IND 99/1 after 9 overs!
Ball 6 – Ishan Kishan eases it down to long-off for a single.
Ball 5 – Abhishek works it to backward point and rotates strike. The partnership keeps building steadily.
Ball 4 – No run, Abhishek steps out and drives firmly but finds the bowler.
Ball 3 – Two runs! Abhishek drills it straight to long-off, but a full-length dive in the deep saves a boundary.
Ball 2 – Kishan punches a quicker delivery to long-on for a single.
Ball 1 – FOUR! Kishan charges down the track and powers it through mid-wicket, finding the gap despite not getting to the pitch of it.
Over Summary: 9 runs added. India 99-1 after 9 overs.
Ishan Kishan 26*(18), Abhishek Sharma 41*(22).
7:44 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: 6 runs from the over!
Bennett into the attack for Zimbabwe
Ball 6 – Ishan Kishan nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
Ball 5 – Abhishek stays leg-side of a full delivery and drives it down to long-off for one.
Ball 4 – Kishan pulls a short ball outside leg stump to deep square for a run.
Ball 3 – Abhishek cuts a quicker delivery on off to deep cover and rotates strike.
Ball 2 – Kishan swivels on a short ball and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Ball 1 – Abhishek slaps a flat delivery towards long-off for one, not perfectly timed but effective.
Over Summary: Six singles in the over. India 90-1 after 8 overs.
Ishan Kishan 20*(15), Abhishek Sharma 38*(19).
7:41 PM
India vs Zimbabwe LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: 4 runs from the over!
Raza into the attack for Zimbabwe
Ball 6 – Abhishek clips a full delivery on leg stump square on the leg side for a single.
Ball 5 – Ishan flicks it off his pads to deep mid-wicket and picks up one.
Ball 4 – Abhishek cuts a slightly shorter delivery outside off to sweeper cover for a run.
Ball 3 – No run, short on off; Abhishek stays back and defends solidly.
Ball 2 – Ishan drives firmly down to long-off for a single.
Ball 1 – Huge appeal for a stumping! The ball turns away and beats Kishan, but his back foot stays grounded inside the crease. Not out.
Over Summary: Just 4 runs from the over. India 84-1 after 7 overs.
Abhishek Sharma 35*(16), Ishan Kishan 17*(12).
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First Published: Feb 26 2026 | 5:57 PM IST