CHENNAI(The COW News Digital) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 stage clash saw India national cricket team register a commanding 72-run victory over Zimbabwe national cricket team in a high-scoring encounter in Chennai.
After being invited to bat first, India produced a batting masterclass, piling up a massive 256 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs — the highest total of the ongoing tournament and the second-highest in T20 World Cup history. The Indian batters smashed 17 sixes during a dominant display that left Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggling for control.
Sanju Samson contributed 24 runs at the top, while Abhishek Sharma scored a brisk 55. Ishan Kishan added 38, and captain Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with 33. The late assault came from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, who tore into the Zimbabwean attack in the death overs. Pandya hammered an unbeaten 53 off just 23 balls, while Tilak remained not out on 44 from 16 deliveries.
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India’s 256-run total now stands as the second-highest ever recorded in T20 World Cup history, behind the 260 posted by Sri Lanka national cricket team against Kenya national cricket team in 2007. It also surpasses the 254 scored earlier in the tournament by the West Indies cricket team against Zimbabwe.
Chasing a daunting target of 257, Zimbabwe managed 184 for 6 in their 20 overs. Opener Brian Bennett fought valiantly, remaining unbeaten on 97 in a spirited knock that kept his side in contention briefly. Captain Sikandar Raza added 31, but the required run rate proved too steep.
India’s bowling unit maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Arshdeep Singh leading the attack by claiming three wickets.
The emphatic win strengthens India’s position in the Super 8 stage and boosts their net run rate significantly. With momentum firmly on their side, India now look well-placed as the tournament heads toward the knockout rounds.
