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ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: India vs Zimbabwe

ICC Men's Т20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: India vs Zimbabwe

Thu, Feb 26 EST8:30 AM EST

A historic encounter awaits in the Super 8 stage as defending champions India face off against the tournament's biggest surprise package, Zimbabwe, in a high-stakes Group 1 clash.

Taking place at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, this fixture is a testament to Zimbabwe's incredible rise. After famously knocking out Australia in the group stage, the "Chevrons" now face the ultimate test against an unbeaten Indian side on a track known for its tactical complexity. Catch the action live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

Head-to-Head: The "Harare Heartbreak" Rematch
While India has historically dominated this fixture, Zimbabwe served a major warning during the 2024 bilateral series by defeating a young Indian side in the series opener. In World Cup history, India remains undefeated against Zimbabwe, but the gap has never looked smaller.

Overall T20Is: India leads 11-3.

July 6, 2024: Zimbabwe won by 13 runs (Defended 115 in Harare).

Nov 6, 2022 (T20 WC): India won by 71 runs (Suryakumar Yadav 61*).

Recent Trend: India won the July 2024 series 4-1, but Zimbabwe's recent form in the 2026 World Cup suggests they have mastered the art of the low-scoring "squeeze."

Team Form & Recent Results
India (W-W-W-W-W) The co-hosts are a well-oiled machine. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India swept Group A with clinical efficiency. Their ability to handle pressure was evident in their 61-run victory over Pakistan and their composed chase against the Netherlands.

Group Stage: Qualified 1st from Group A (4 wins, 0 losses).

Strength: A spin-twins duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi that has been nearly impossible to score against in middle overs.

Selection: India is likely to stick with the same XI that dominated the group stages, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma providing explosive starts.

Zimbabwe (W-W-W-L-W) Zimbabwe is the "Cinderella story" of the 2026 World Cup. Led by the evergreen Sikandar Raza, they reached the Super 8s by finishing 2nd in Group B, highlighted by a historic 5-wicket win over Australia that eliminated the former champions.

Group Stage: Qualified 2nd from Group B (Wins over Australia and Oman; Washout vs Ireland).

News: Following the tournament-ending injury to Brendan Taylor, Ben Curran has settled into the top order, while Dion Myers has emerged as a reliable anchor.

Status: Riding a wave of immense fan support and local "Giant Killer" momentum.

Players in Focus
Varun Chakravarthy (India): The "Mystery Spinner" is playing on his IPL home turf. His knowledge of the Chepauk deck makes him the most dangerous bowler for Zimbabwe's middle order to navigate.

Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe): The talisman. Raza has been the "Player of the Tournament" contender so far, contributing match-winning performances with both bat and ball. His duel with Hardik Pandya will be a key tactical battle.

Suryakumar Yadav (India): The captain loves the big stage. On a Chepauk pitch that may offer some turn and grip, his ability to play late and find unusual gaps will be vital to setting a winning total.

Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe): The pace spearhead. His height and bounce on the Chennai track could trouble the Indian openers early, as seen in his successful spells during the 2024 bilateral series. More

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