July 13, 2024

India vs Zimbabwe T20 Records: Key Stats and Milestones – T20

The T20I records between India and Zimbabwe highlight a strong dominance by the Indian team. India has won nine out of the 12 T20Is against Zimbabwe, who have secured three victories.

Their T20I rivalry, steeped in history, began in June 2010, when India, under the leadership of Suresh Raina, triumphed over Zimbabwe by six wickets in their first-ever T20 encounter in Harare. This historic moment, etched in the memories of cricket enthusiasts, marked the beginning of a series of memorable clashes. India went on to win the two-match series 2-0. Zimbabwe’s first T20I victory over India, a moment of triumph for the underdogs, came in July 2015, when they, under captain Sikandar Raza, won by 10 wickets in Harare, leveling the two-match series 1-1.

Zimbabwe’s second T20I win came in 2016 when they narrowly defeated India by two runs in the first T20I. Despite the loss, India, captained by MS Dhoni, won the three-match series 2-1. Since then, the teams have clashed in 12 T20Is, with India emerging victorious in nine.

Here’s a look at some notable records and statistics from the India vs Zimbabwe T20I encounters:

Highest Total

India holds the record for the highest total in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. In July 2024, India, led by Shubman Gill, scored 234/2 in their 20 overs against Zimbabwe. Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 100 off 46 balls and significant contributions from Ruturaj Gaikwad (77*) and Rinku Singh (48*) set a record T20 total. Zimbabwe was all out for 134 in 18.4 overs, handing India a comprehensive 100-run win.

Lowest Total

Zimbabwe has the record for the lowest total in these T20Is. In June 2016, Zimbabwe was restricted to 99/9 in their 20 overs against India. Peter Moor top-scored with 31. With solid performances from KL Rahul (47*) and Mandeep Singh (52*), India chased down the target in 13.1 overs, winning by 10 wickets.

Most Runs

Chamu Chibhabha is the top run-scorer in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is, amassing 172 runs in seven matches between 2010 and 2016, with an average of 24.57 and a strike rate of 104.24. His highest score is 67. For India, KL Rahul has scored the most runs in this fixture, accumulating 120 runs in four matches at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 125.

Most Wickets:

Regarding wickets, the leading bowler is a left-arm spinner who took seven wickets in six matches against Zimbabwe from 2015 to 2022, with an average of 19.85 and an economy rate of 5.95. Chris Mpofu led Zimbabwe with six wickets in four games between 2010 and 2015.

Highest Individual Score:

Abhishek Sharma’s remarkable innings in July 2024, where he scored a breathtaking 100 off 46 balls, is a testament to the individual brilliance that often shines in the India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. His innings, which included seven fours and eight sixes, helped India set a record total of 234/2. Zimbabwe was later bowled out for 134, and India won by 100 runs. Such inspiring performances continue to awe and inspire cricket enthusiasts.

Best Bowling Figures

Barinder Sran has the best bowling figures in this T20I fixture. In the second T20I of India’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2016, Sran recorded figures of 4/10, dismissing key Zimbabwean batters and restricting them to 99/9. India chased the target in just 13.1 overs, winning by 10 wickets.

Highest Partnership

KL Rahul and Mandeep Singh set the record for the highest partnership in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is. Chasing a target of 100, they put together a 103-run stand for the opening wicket. Rahul scored 47* and Mandeep Singh 52*, leading India to a dominant 10-wicket win in Harare in June 2016.

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