India vs Zimbabwe - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 10 H2H matches (2022–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (IND perspective)
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W0 L3
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Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
Wickets (1+)
Tilak Varma
IND
Catches (1+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Runs (20+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Sixes (1+)
Abhishek Sharma
IND
Fours (2+)
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
Fours (2+)
Ryan Burl
ZIM
Catches (1+)
Rinku Singh
IND
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 10 H2H matches
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2024). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs KKR 14 Apr 2026 | 192/5 (20) | 160/7 (20) | 352 |
| CSK vs GT 26 Apr 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/2 (16.4) | 320 |
| CSK vs MI 02 May 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 160/2 (18.1) | 319 |
| CSK vs LSG 10 May 2026 | 203/8 (20) | 208/5 (19.2) | 411 |
| CSK vs SRH 18 May 2026 | 180/7 (20) | 181/5 (19) | 361 |
IND at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Tilak Varma
116 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Arshdeep Singh
4 wkts
ZIM at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Brian Bennett
97 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Richard Ngarava
1 wkts
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India
Playing XI in this match
Zimbabwe
Playing XI in this match
India · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) | c Ryan Burl b Blessing Muzarabani | 24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 160 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Sikandar Raza b Tinotenda Maposa | 55 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 183.33 |
| Ishan Kishan | c Richard Ngarava b Sikandar Raza | 38 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 158.33 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Tashinga Musekiwa b Richard Ngarava | 33 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 253.85 |
| Hardik Pandya | not out | 50* | 23 | 2 | 4 | 217.39 |
| Tilak Varma | not out | 44* | 16 | 3 | 4 | 275 |
Zimbabwe · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Tinotenda Maposa | 2 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Bennett | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Burl | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Zimbabwe · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | not out | 97* | 59 | 8 | 6 | 164.41 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | c Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 20 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 100 |
| Dion Myers | c Tilak Varma b Varun Chakaravarthy | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | c Abhishek Sharma b Arshdeep Singh | 31 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 147.62 |
| Ryan Burl | lbw b Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Munyonga | b Arshdeep Singh | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | c Sanju Samson b Shivam Dube | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 175 |
| Brad Evans | not out | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
India · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 8.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brian Bennett
ZIM
|
104.2 |
| 2 |
Arshdeep Singh
IND
|
91.7 |
| 3 |
Tilak Varma
IND
|
76.8 |
| 4 |
Sikandar Raza
ZIM
|
74.5 |
| 5 |
Hardik Pandya
IND
|
74.0 |
| 6 |
Suryakumar Yadav
IND
|
60.1 |
| 7 |
Abhishek Sharma
IND
|
54.3 |
| 8 |
Blessing Muzarabani
ZIM
|
36.4 |
| 9 |
Ishan Kishan
IND
|
35.5 |
| 10 |
Varun Chakaravarthy
IND
|
31.4 |
| 11 |
Axar Patel
IND
|
31.4 |
| 12 |
Sanju Samson
IND
|
27.2 |
| 13 |
Richard Ngarava
ZIM
|
22.7 |
| 14 |
Tony Munyonga
ZIM
|
20.5 |
| 15 |
Tadiwanashe Marumani
ZIM
|
18.1 |
| 16 |
Tinotenda Maposa
ZIM
|
13.8 |
| 17 |
Shivam Dube
IND
|
11.0 |
| 18 |
Jasprit Bumrah
IND
|
10.2 |
| 19 |
Tashinga Musekiwa
ZIM
|
9.5 |
| 20 |
Brad Evans
ZIM
|
9.4 |
| 21 |
Dion Myers
ZIM
|
6.6 |
| 22 |
Ryan Burl
ZIM
|
4.2 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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India vs Zimbabwe: who played
India won by 72 runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 26 February 2026. Brian Bennett top-scored with 97 off 59 balls and Arshdeep Singh took 3/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in India vs Zimbabwe?
India XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah. Zimbabwe XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.
Who won India vs Zimbabwe?
India won by 72 runs.
When and where was India vs Zimbabwe played?
India vs Zimbabwe was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Thursday 26 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in India vs Zimbabwe?
India scored 256/4 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe scored 184/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in India vs Zimbabwe?
Brian Bennett was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 104/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in India vs Zimbabwe?
Brian Bennett top-scored with 97 off 59 balls.
Who took the most wickets in India vs Zimbabwe?
Arshdeep Singh took 3/24 in 4 overs.