Tough clash between India and Zimbabwe today, know the answers to all the questions related to the match

Today’s match has become do or die for Team India in the T20 World Cup 2026. India is going to face Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where defeat can spoil the team’s semi-final dreams. After the crushing defeat against South Africa, India now faces the challenge of improving the net run rate by winning by a big margin. The eyes of crores of cricket fans are fixed on this high-voltage match.

Zimbabwe has surprised everyone in this tournament, where they defeated big teams like Australia and Sri Lanka. But for India, this match is not just a two-point match but the last chance to remain in the race for the semi-finals. Let us know the answers to all the important questions related to this match.

When did Zimbabwe defeat India, who was the captain?

• 2015: Zimbabwe beat India by 10 runs in Harare, Zimbabwe 145/7; India 135/9, Captain- Ajinkya Rahane, 2015- Series tied at 1-1

• 2016: Zimbabwe beat India by 2 runs in Harare, Zimbabwe 170/6; India 168/6, Captain- MS Dhoni

• 2024: Zimbabwe beats India by 13 runs in Harare, Zimbabwe 115/9; India 102/10; Captain Shubman Gill

What was the pattern in Zimbabwe’s victory, what will happen in Chennai?

Zimbabwe defeated India all three times by batting first, all three victories took place in Harare. Defeated the teams of captain Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni and Shubman Gill. Zimbabwe would like to bat first in Chennai. India has lost while chasing the target in this tournament.

Statistics of India vs Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup

• India beats Zimbabwe by 71 runs in Melbourne in 2022 World Cup

• India 186/5, Zimbabwe 115, Captain Rohit Sharma

• KL Rahul 51, Suryakumar Yadav 61 not out, Ashwin 3/22

Group-1 of Super-8 Points Table Played, Won, Lost, Inconclusive Points, Net Runrate
West Indies 1 1 0 0 2 5.350
South Africa 1 1 0 0 2 3.880 (or 3.800)
India 1 0 1 0 0 -3.880
Zimbabwe 1 0 1 0 0 -5.350 England is on top in Group-2, but the situation is challenging for India in Group-1.

Team India’s probable playing XIProbable playing XI: Abhishek

• Sanju

• Ishaan

• Surya

• Tilak

• Heartfelt

• Letter

• Kuldeep

• Varun

• Bumrah

• Arshdeep

Will Rinku Singh play?

There is very little hope. He was in Delhi yesterday for his father’s treatment. India’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey defeated America by 29 runs.

• Beat Namibia by 93 runs

• Defeated Pakistan by 61 runs

• Beat Holland by 17 runs

• Super-8: 22 February- South Africa beat India by 76 runs, Ahmedabad.

• Super-8: 26 February- India vs Zimbabwe, Chennai

• Super-8: March 1 – India vs West Indies, Kolkata

India’s performance so far in the World Cup

Team India is a two-time world champion team, India won the World Cup trophy in 2007 and 2024. India is the defending champion of the tournament, India is playing T-20 World Cup for the 10th time.

Zimbabwe’s performance in the World Cup

Zimbabwe is playing T-20 World Cup for the 7th time, Zimbabwe reached Super-8 for the first time. Easy path for India to reach the semi-finals – India will have to defeat Zimbabwe by a big margin. Expect South Africa to beat the West Indies on Thursday. In such a situation, Windies will have only 1 win in the Super-8. Then India and South Africa can reach the semi-finals with 2 wins each.

When, where and how to watch the match?

LIVE telecast of India vs Zimbabwe Super-8 match will be on Star Sports Network’s TV channels. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website. The match will be held at 7 pm at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This has become a do or die contest for India.