India vs Zimbabwe, T20 World Cup Super 8 LIVE Updates: India Eye An Early Breakthrough In Chennai

Zimbabwe have not taken on the Indian bowlers and have tried to hit the loose balls.

Indian bowlers have made a good start and have conceded just 10 runs of the first two overs.

India badly need an early breakthrough to put some pressure on the visitors.

Two late sixes from Hardik Pandya have helped India to post a whopping 256 runs in Chennai. This also happens to be the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history. Sanju Samson sets up the tone and Abhishek Sharma solidified that with his maiden T20 World Cup fifty. Hardik and Tilak Varma put up the final nail in the coffin with some explosive hitting in the last few overs.

India now have the 3rd highest score in T20 World Cup history.

This is now India's highest score in T20 World Cup history and two more overs to go.

A six for Tilak Varma has helped India to breach the 200 run mark for the second time in T20 World Cup 2026.

Huge huge 4 overs to come.

Shot ball outside off stumps. Suryakumar Yadav goes for a cut but he fails to time the ball properly. Musekiwa covers a few yards and takes a good catch.

The Indian top order has built the platform for a huge score, and the Men In Blue should breach the 200-run barrier easily.

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Tinotenda Maposa dismissed Abhishek Sharma in the fifth delivery of the 13th over for 55 runs. Hardik Pandya replaced Abhishek on the crease. 

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Suryakumar Yadav slammed the solitary boundary of the over in the fifth delivery. In the 12th over, Brad Evans gave away nine runs. IND 134-2 (12)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: A crucial over for Zimbabwe in the first innings. Abhishek Sharma started the over by bringing up his maiden T20 World Cup fifty. However, in the fourth delivery of the over, Sikandar Raza dismissed Ishan Kishan for 38 runs. Suryakumar Yadav replaced Kishan on the crease. IND 125-2 (11)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates:  India crossed the 100-run mark in the 10th over of the first innings. Brian Bennett gave away 10 runs in this over. 

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Brian Bennett came into action in the eighth over of the first innings. No boundaries came in this over, but Kishan and Abhishek took singles in all six deliveries. IND 90-1 (8)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Brad Evans gave away 14 runs in the fifth over of the first innings. Abhishek Sharma slammed two boundaries in this over. IND 63-1 (5)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: In the fourth delivery of the fourth over, Blessing Muzarabani dismissed Sanju Samson for 24 runs. Ishan Kishan replaced Samson on the crease.

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Both Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are on fire. Abhishek slammed two boundaries; meanwhile, Samson smashed one. Tinotenda Maposa gave away 23 runs in this over. IND 46-0 (3)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Blessing Muzarabani came into action in the second over of the first innings. Blessing gave away 10 runs in this over. Sanju Samson slammed the only boundary of the over for a six in the fourth delivery. IND 23-0 (2)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Sanju Samson slammed two boundaries in the third and second deliveries of the over. Richard Ngarava gave away 13 runs in the first over of the match. IND 13-0 (1)

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are opening for India against Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On the Other hand, Richard Ngarava is starting the attack for Zimbabwe.

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: Suryakumar Yadav and Sikandar Raza are leading their respective sides on the crease for the national anthem.

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: During the toss, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza said, "We're going to have a bowl. Not your usual Chennai wicket. Looks moist, want to give the best chance to the seamers. If we can restrict India to a low total, will go a long way. As much as we're feeling the heat, our opposition will be feeling the same. It's holding on alright. One tactical change, Cremer misses out, Tinotenda Maposa comes in."

IND vs ZIM Live Score & Updates: During the toss, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said, "Happy with the decision, were looking to bat first. Boys are ready. Mood in the camp is relaxed. The way he spoke in the huddle (Hardik), experienced player, he knows what he brings to the table. Team required that and I think we'll have a good day tonight. Even if you win or lose, you learn something out of it. Just forget what happened in the last game. Play the same way as you've been playing last whole year. Enjoy the game and forget everything. Be fearless. Two changes: Axar comes in for Washington, Samson comes in for Rinku. Sanju will keep."

Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

Axar Patel and Sanju Samson come in place of Washington Sundar and Rinku Singh.

Zimbabwe have won the toss and India will bat first.

India have won two out of the three T20I matches they have played so far.

India vs New Zealand: India lost by 1 run, 2012.

India vs West Indies: India won by 6 wickets, 2018.

India vs England: India won by 2 wickets, 2025.

As per AccuWeather, the temperature will hover between 23 and 35 degrees on Thursday. There is no rain threat during the match, and the sky will remain clear for most of the time. A full 40-over match is expected to take place. The morning haziness should be cleared out when the match starts in the evening.

The Chepauk surface has changed its traditional nature from what it used to be. Traditionally, it had been a spinning paradise, but over the last few years, it has become a good batting surface with batters getting to contribute in good numbers. The pitch is expected to offer good bounce, which could be welcome news for the likes of Abhishek Sharma, who have been in dire need of runs.

The black soil surface could produce another run fest, with teams could pile up 180-200 runs on the board.

Captain Aiden Markram has led the chase single-handedly, and the Proteas are about to enter their 2nd consecutive T20 World Cup semifinal.

Sanju Samson is expected to enter the teanm while Axar Patel is certain to replace Washington Sundar in Chennai.

Despite losing wickets at a regular occasion, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd took West Indies to the 180-run barrier almost.

Jasprit Bumrah is three scalps away from 500 international wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav needs five wickets to complete 100 wickets in T20Is.

The likes of Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh haven't been able to pull the strings.

India will hope to bring their A game when they take on Zimbabwe in a must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 encounter.