India Defeats Zimbabwe by 72 Runs in Crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match

In a crucial Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs to keep their semifinal hopes alive. India posted 256 for 4, their second-highest T20 World Cup total, with notable contributions from Abhishek Sharma (55) and Hardik Pandya (50). Zimbabwe, despite Brian Bennett's unbeaten 97, fell short at 184 for 6. Both teams entered the match needing a win after heavy losses in their opening Super 8 games. India made key changes including the return of Sanju Samson and Axar Patel, while Zimbabwe opted to bowl first after winning the toss. The victory sets India up for a virtual quarterfinal against the West Indies.