3 HUGE records that could get broken in IND vs ZIM Super 8 clash of T20 World Cup 2026
IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 clash will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.
The upcoming IND vs ZIM contest in Chennai in the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, February 26, has already grabbed a lot of eyeballs. India lost their first Super 8 game against South Africa and now face a tricky situation to keep their campaign alive. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, are also coming off a defeat to West Indies in their first Super 8 clash.
Interestingly, both teams are now battling for survival in the tournament. India and Zimbabwe are expected to play in a close contest, with the hosts having an advantage over their opponents.
However, the Men in Blue will not make the mistake of taking their opposition lightly as another defeat could possibly draw curtains to their progress in this tournament. India needs to win big against Zimbabwe in Chennai and their next match against West Indies in Kolkata to make it through to the semis.
Additionally, they need the Proteas to beat the West Indies when the two teams take on each other in Ahmedabad on Thursday, February 26, before the IND vs ZIM contest in Chennai.
With the both teams heading into this game after a heavy defeats, they have an opportunity to eliminate each other from the tournament. Here are three records that could be broken in tonight’s IND vs ZIM clash in Chennai.
3 records that likely to be broken in IND vs ZIM clash
3. Best bowling figures in IND vs ZIM T20Is
India’s Barinder Sran has the best bowling figures in this rivalry. He took 4/10 during the second T20I between the two teams in Harare. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy have the opportunity to better Sran’s figures. From Zimbabwe, Blessing Muzarabani might challenge the Indian bowlers for the feat. Kuldeep Yadav might also better the figures if he features in tonight’s contest.
2. Highest team total at Chepauk in T20Is
Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium has been a high-scoring venue in this T20 World Cup so far. In the ongoing tournament, Afghanistan posted 200/4 in their league stage game against Canada. The average first innings score at Chepauk in this World Cup so far has been 187.
Thus, the Indian team, who needs a big win tonight against Zimbabwe, might post a total beyond 200 if their batters bat well and if India wins the toss and bat first. That should ideally be India’s thought-process heading into the match. India’s highest total in T20Is in Chennai is 182/4 against the Windies in 2018.
1. Second-most 200-plus totals in T20 World Cup history
South Africa have scored the most 200-plus totals in T20 World Cup history (6). India have a chance to bag the second spot if they put up another 200-plus total in Chennai. They are currently on level terms with West Indies with four 200-plus totals in T20 World Cups. If India breache the 200-plus mark, they will topple the Windies to the second position in the ladder.
When will IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 match start?
The IND vs ZIM match starts from 7 PM.
Where will the IND vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 match be played?
The IND vs ZIM match will be played in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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Anshuman Roy is a senior cricket journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering the game. His love for cricket began in childhood, playing at school and college level before turning that passion into a profession. Over the years, he has written for several reputed media houses and specialises in news, features, previews, reviews, match reports, and opinion pieces.