T20 WC 2026: Beware Team India! Not 1 or 2 times, Zimbabwe made reversals so many times, even Dhoni could not survive.

T20 World Cup 2026, IND vs ZIM: team india It is going to play its second match of Super-8 with Zimbabwe on 26th February. For Team India, this match is in a way a do or die match. If Team India loses this match then it will almost be out of the race for the semi-finals, in such a situation Team India will have to be a little careful with Zimbabwe.

On the other hand, Zimbabwe has caused upsets against Team India thrice in history, while in this tournament Zimbabwe had defeated a strong team like Australia, hence now Team India would not like to take Zimbabwe lightly. Now we are going to tell you when Zimbabwe has defeated Team India and who was the captain of the Indian team at that time?

1. First defeat (2015)

Zimbabwe defeated Team India in T20 in 2015. At that time the Indian team was on the tour of Zimbabwe under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane. In the second match of the series, the hosts defeated Ajinkya Rahane-led Team India by 10 runs.

2. Second defeat (2016)

For the second time, Zimbabwe defeated the Indian team in T20 in the year 2016 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. In this match, Zimbabwe had scored 170 runs, in response to which Team India was able to score only 168 runs. Indian fans have not been able to forget this defeat till date.

3. Third defeat (year 2024)

And in the year 2024, again Zimbabwe defeated Team India at home. This time the magic of Team India was in the hands of Shubman Gill. Zimbabwe defeated India by 13 runs in this match. In the match, Sikandar Raza for Zimbabwe took 3 wickets while bowling and 22 runs while batting.

Will history repeat again?

Now when India and Zimbabwe are face to face in the Super-8, both statistics and history are warning. To remain in the race for the semi-finals, Team India needs not just a win but a strong performance. Team India will have to win this match by a big margin, so that its net run rate improves and the path to the semi-finals also becomes a little easier for India.

How is the head-to-head record in T20?

If we talk about the head-to-head record of India and Zimbabwe in T20 International, then 13 matches have been played between the two teams so far. Out of which India has won 10 times and Zimbabwe has won 3 times.

How many runs is necessary to win?

A minor win against Zimbabwe is not going to suffice for Team India. After the big defeat of 76 runs against South Africa, the net run rate of Team India has deteriorated significantly. In such a situation, now the Indian team would like to defeat Zimbabwe by at least 70 runs in this match. In this situation, the net run rate of Team India will be better than before and India will take a strong step towards the semi-finals.

When and where to watch the match?

You can watch this match between India and Zimbabwe on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar. Apart from this, the match will also be telecast live on DD Sports. This match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai at 7 pm Indian time.