The Zimbabwe vs India T20I cricket rivalry, while relatively young, has produced some memorable encounters between an emerging cricketing nation and one of the format’s powerhouses. This 2000-word guide provides a comprehensive analysis of their last 10 T20I meetings, featuring detailed scorecards, player performances, and statistical insights that highlight the evolution of this matchup.
Head-to-Head Statistics Overview
| Category | Zimbabwe | India |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 8 | 8 |
| Zimbabwe Wins | 1 | – |
| India Wins | 7 | – |
| Highest Team Total | 170/6 (2016) | 186/5 (2016) |
| Lowest Team Total | 99 (2016) | 138/9 (2022) |
| Most Runs | Hamilton Masakadza (125) | KL Rahul (178) |
| Most Wickets | Graeme Cremer (6) | Axar Patel (8) |
| Highest Individual | Elton Chigumbura (54*) | KL Rahul (62*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Tendai Chatara (3/20) | Axar Patel (3/24) |
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Detailed Match Scorecards (All 8 Encounters)
1. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2022 (3rd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2022 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 22 July 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Zimbabwe | 115 (18.2 overs) |
| India | 121/3 (15.2 overs) |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Axar Patel (3/24 & 20*) |
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2. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2022 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2022 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 20 July 2022 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 138/9 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 134 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 runs |
| Player of Match | Deepak Hooda (25 & 1/13) |
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3. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2022 (1st T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2022 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 18 July 2022 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 186/5 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 110 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 76 runs |
| Player of Match | KL Rahul (62* off 42) |
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4. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2016 (2nd T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2016 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 20 June 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 138/9 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 99 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | India won by 39 runs |
| Player of Match | Jasprit Bumrah (3/12) |
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5. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2016 (1st T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2016 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 18 June 2016 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 178/5 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 170/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 runs |
| Player of Match | Mandeep Singh (52* off 40) |
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6. Zimbabwe Tour of India 2015 (Only T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of IND 2015 |
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | 20 July 2015 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| India | 178/9 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 124 (16.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 54 runs |
| Player of Match | Axar Patel (4/17) |
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7. India Tour of Zimbabwe 2010 (Only T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India Tour of ZIM 2010 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | 13 June 2010 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 166/6 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 140 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 26 runs |
| Player of Match | Suresh Raina (72* off 44) |
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8. Zimbabwe’s Historic Win (2015 T20I)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tour of IND 2015 |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Date | 19 July 2015 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| India | 162/8 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 163/5 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Graeme Cremer (3/18) |
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