February 26, 2026
Brian Bennett led the charge with an unbeaten 68 off 44 balls, including four fours and three sixes, anchoring Zimbabwe’s innings. Sikandar Raza supported well with 19 not out from 14 deliveries, keeping the run rate healthy at 8.06 per over. Early wickets of Tadiwanashe Marumani (20) and Dion Myers (6) slowed the momentum briefly, but Bennett and Raza steadied the innings.
The powerplay produced 44 runs in the first six overs, with Bennett and Marumani providing a solid start. Despite Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel taking a wicket each, Zimbabwe’s top order showcased composure and firepower. Extras were minimal, and the team maintained consistent scoring through the early and middle overs.
While Zimbabwe’s start is promising, the chase remains daunting. The team will rely on continued partnerships and aggressive Zimbabwe batting highlights to challenge India in this high-stakes Ind vs Zim encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026.