India win big to set up knockout against West Indies
India's batting muscle powered them to 256, and despite a valiant 97 from Brian Bennett, Zimbabwe were never really in the chase
26/02Result
48th Match, Super Eights, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Chennai, Feb 26 2026
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![India]( "India")
256/4 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
184/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
26/02Result
48th Match, Super Eights, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Chennai, Feb 26 2026
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![India]( "India")
256/4 -
![Zimbabwe]( "Zimbabwe")
184/6 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Sixth bowler a worry for India, say Kumble and du Plessis
Anil Kumble feels that on flat pitches, India would ideally want the "comfort of playing eight batters, rather than going in with seven and five specialist bowlers"
Zimbabwe opt to bowl, include Maposa; Samson, Axar back for India
It is practically a must-win match for both sides. But while India need to just win, Zimbabwe need to win big
India in a West Indies frame of mind
"The brand of cricket we played today and since last year, the same intent, we want to keep" - Tilak Varma
Bennett makes a 'scary' statement to bring Zimbabwe cheer
Zimbabwe are knocked out of semi-finals contention, but young opener Brian Bennett gives them 97 reasons to celebrate and stay optimistic for the future
Abhishek Sharma finds a way out of his rut
After scores of 0,0,0 and 15 at this T20 World Cup, India's opener scored a half-century against Zimbabwe
Focus on Samson at India nets after Rinku returns home
Axar Patel, who sat out of India's previous two games, bowled and batted during training and might come back into contention on a black-soil surface
Stats - India record their highest T20 World Cup total
India also became the first team to score five 250-plus totals in T20Is
South Africa book semi-final spot after India beat Zimbabwe
Match between India and West Indies on March 1 is a knockout for a place in the semi-finals
The Chennai that taught Varun about the all-is-lost moment
Movie-mad late bloomer Varun has turned every setback into lift-off, and on Thursday, Chennai's unlikely cricket royalty returns home as the No.1-ranked T20I bowler
Zimbabwe aiming to surprise India with bowling variety
With plenty of spin and tall pace options, Ryal Burl is hoping Zimbabwe's attack will challenge India in Chennai
Super Eight scenarios: Group 1 wide open after India's heavy loss
South Africa are in a strong position to make the semi-finals, while India have to win big to overcome their NRR deficit and beat West Indies in the race
Du Plessis to Abhishek: Be aware of opposition plans, keep out the noise
"Give him a couple more innings, the youngster will come through and will have an amazing innings somewhere in this World Cup"
India's T20 stars face unfamiliar high-pressure situation
India's batting coach said he doesn't want his players to think too much about the South Africa loss so they can "move ahead"
Zimbabwe's Castle Corner fans find a way to India
Their T20 World Cup journey was supposed to end in Sri Lanka, but an unexpected turn of events has helped their dream trip continue in India
Preview
India meet Zimbabwe with their semi-final hopes on the line
Heavy defeats have damaged their net run rates, and now both teams need massive wins to recover
Videos
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| Super Eights, Group 1 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2.259 |
| IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.106 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.993 |
| ZIM | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -3.415 |
| Super Eights, Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.096 |
| NZ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.39 |
| PAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.123 |
| SL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.95 |
| Group A | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2.5 |
| PAK | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.976 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.788 |
| NED | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.217 |
| NAM | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -3.108 |
| Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.506 |
| SL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.741 |
| AUS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.523 |
| IRE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.15 |
| OMA | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -4.845 |
| Group C | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| WI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.874 |
| ENG | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0.201 |
| SCOT | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.184 |
| ITA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.02 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.349 |
| Group D | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SA | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.943 |
| NZ | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.227 |
| AFG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.889 |
| UAE | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.364 |
| CAN | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | -2.426 |