Zimbabwe’s last visit to India before the 2026 T20 World Cup

New Delhi: Zimbabwe’s journey in the Super 8 stage of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has emerged as one of the most inspiring stories of the tournament. Under Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe qualified from Group B, defeating Sri Lanka.

The most important moment came in Colombo, where Zimbabwe stunned Australia with a stunning 23-run win. The result proved crucial, bringing the 2021 champions to the brink of elimination. Zimbabwe’s lead was ultimately confirmed with other fixtures and matches being abandoned due to rain, providing unexpected drama in a cricket tournament.

Raza’s statement on confirmation of qualification

“Whatever we have achieved is a small thing. This is not the whole goal with which we started. Our group has to remain focused and committed. Whatever sacrifices we have to make for the country and the team, we will make it and try to get results,” Raza said after qualification was confirmed after the match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain.

He further said, “We will celebrate a little, but will be ready for the next match. This is just a small achievement, as I said, this is not our ultimate goal.”

His last match in India

Zimbabwe will be playing in India for the first time since the 2016 T20 World Cup, where they played their group stage matches at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. His last match in India was against Afghanistan, in which he lost by 59 runs.

The win helped Afghanistan qualify for the Super 10 stage and eliminated Zimbabwe from the next round. Current captain Raza and spinner Wellington Masakadza were part of the team that lost to Afghanistan, and they are now hoping to play in the Super 8 fixtures in the ongoing World Cup.

When will it start?

Zimbabwe will open its Super 8 stage against West Indies on February 23 in Mumbai. Next, they will face India in Chennai on February 26, and play their last Super 8 match against South Africa in New Delhi on March 1.