India (256/4) overpower Zimbabwe (184/6) by 72 runs to keep their Semi-final hopes alive in T20 World Cup 2026

[The Bald Eagle]

Lots of cricket left, you may still get a couple of moments to celebrate

Waiting for the real deal... nothing significant today

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Samson scored 2 centuries in SA. India should have played him against SA.

So has Tilak what did he do? These are not the type of flat pitches you get in bilaterals. You can't smash you way out against quality bowling. I doubt Samson with his current form would have done any better

 

[deltexas]

50 for Abhishek

Yeah Amir, talk nah

Nobody takes Amir seriously. But we USA folks always have a special place in our hearts for him as he was instrumental in USAs biggest cricket victory in the 24 T20WC

 

[jnaveen1980]

20 team is a good move. But i feel super 8 is too short.

 

[Katwalindian]

I watch that show often and Amir is pretty interesting to listen to, even through all his bitterness.

But him calling Sharma a slogger is nonsense. I think the recent dip in form has humbled Sharma a little and put a temporary hold on the pride in his reputation of 'boundaries within the first couple of deliveries' of his innings.

When you keep going after every ball, you end up looking like a slogger. Amir should have clarified the difference. Some random nobody like Shehzad's views don't matter unlike Amir, though it's funny to watch how he tries to talk like Afridi.

Amir has one prediction left - India not making it to the semis

Difference in hitting zimbabwe trundlers vs jansen and ngidi......

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Chodo yaaar! How does it matter? You don't have to be an intellectual or a Ph.D to enjoy cricket.

Not talking about cricket, talking about Zimbabwe being african.. I still can't believe Zimbabwe is an african country haha

 

[jnaveen1980]

So has Tilak what did he do? These are not the type of flat pitches you get in bilaterals. You can't smash you way out against quality bowling

Samson is a right hander. It is an obvious match up.

 

[Hellion]

Waiting for the real deal... nothing significant today

Real deal like PAK vs SL? Zimbabwe can beat both those teams

 

[Katwalindian]

Nobody takes Amir seriously. But we USA folks always have a special place in our hearts for him as he was instrumental in USAs biggest cricket victory in the 24 T20WC

Amir is the reason pakistan winning that match at first place until rauf happens...

 

[pillionrider]

Difference in hitting zimbabwe trundlers vs jansen and ngidi......

How about the Eagle?

 

[cricket.mad]

India will qualify for semis. West Indies bowling not good in these pitches. Zimbabwe vs India is no contest on Indian grounds.

On any ground it will never be a contest and never was a contest

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

260 is in danger

 

[Asif321]

Sikander has been bad with his tactics in super 8 . Putting new lad under pressure

 

[Devadwal]

Not talking about cricket, talking about Zimbabwe being african.. I still can't believe Zimbabwe is an african country haha

Bhai World Cup hota hai Africa main ,tab South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nambaia Co- host karte hai na.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Difference in hitting zimbabwe trundlers vs jansen and ngidi......

Do you know the record of SKY vs Ngidi?

Until that last match which happened on a sluggish black soil pitch

it was 26 balls 57 runs SKY vs Ngidi

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Samson is a right hander. It is an obvious match up.

Yes but form counts for something too. When was the last time Samson even crossed 30?

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

I watch that show often and Amir is pretty interesting to listen to, even through all his bitterness.

But him calling Sharma a slogger is nonsense. I think the recent dip in form has humbled Sharma a little and put a temporary hold on the pride in his reputation of 'boundaries within the first couple of deliveries' of his innings.

When you keep going after every ball, you end up looking like a slogger. Amir should have clarified the difference. Some random nobody like Shehzad's views don't matter unlike Amir, though it's funny to watch how he tries to talk like Afridi.

Amir has one prediction left - India not making it to the semis

Babar is so proud right now on abhishek after all its zimbabwe. Similar target.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Zimbabwe fielders prolonging SKY's international career

 

[gazza619]

Zimbabwe brothers struggling to adjust in the chaotic Chennai environment

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yes but form counts for something too. When was the last time Samson even crossed 30?

But others would have played differently. Anyway. that was a bad day with 2 no balls going for 2 sixes. Still should have chased. On a red soil pitch i back India to beat them.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

i smell some funny business from Zims end.. Sikandar is a pakistani after all.

 

[Asif321]

Why play a new lad in this high pressure game . Stupid tactics . You are Zimbabwe not Australia

 

[globetrotter]

India will score around 250

 

[Katwalindian]

Do you know the record of SKY vs Ngidi?

Until that last match which happened on a sluggish black soil pitch

it was 26 balls 57 runs SKY vs Ngidi

No hate but I never seen sky performing in crucial match............ for someone to be termed as t20 legend ..........

 

[jnaveen1980]

No hate but I never seen sky performing in crucial match............ for someone to be termed as t20 legend ..........

He did make a 50 in the wt20 2024 semi final. Against uSA it was crucial. Besides his style of approach comes with a lot of risks. So he will get otu from time to time

 

[Devadwal]

Abhishek Gone for 55. No worry World Number 1 T20 Batsman is back in the form. This is what matters

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Missed 100, well played

 

[batandballbattle]

it's still impressive they got to this stage, and they will learn a lot from experiences like this
hope this can spark a continued resurgence in zimbabwean cricket

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

lol this Maposa guy needed that wicket after the battering he has gotten tonight

 

[Katwalindian]

He did make a 50 in the wt20 2024 semi final

Yeah 1 in 20 matches.... he always flopped against Pak, SA and Aus in crucial matches.... even babar scored 50 in wt20 2022 semifinal....

 

[RehanG]

Zimbabwe's match to lose now, get them under 200 and chase it down in 11-12 overs.

 

[Devadwal]

151/3 (13), need to score 220+ from here.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Hardik needs a couple of night out in the coming matches> it will be brutal. I bank on that guy. All said and done this Indian side is not having big tournament experience. None of the top order batsmen were part of any worl cup events. Abhishek, Tilak, Kishan, Samson. Comparatively QDK has been playing forever.

 

[Devadwal]

Zimbabwe's match to lose now, get them under 200 and chase it down in 11-12 overs.

Pakistan would have Chase 190 in 12 overs, we have seen how they chased 175 on 15 February.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yeah 1 in 20 matches.... he always flopped against Pak, SA and Aus in crucial matches.... even babar scored 50 in wt20 2022 semifinal....

that catch is enough for his legacy. He also saved us against USA from 77/6

 

[RahulBose]

Yeah 1 in 20 matches.... he always flopped against Pak, SA and Aus in crucial matches.... even babar scored 50 in wt20 2022 semifinal....

check his last 20 matches.

 

[anakwalajinn]

Zimbisheik. Performing only against minnows… oh wait

 

[Asif321]

Zimbus will learn from this experience

 

[jnaveen1980]

Zimbisheik. Performing only against minnows… oh wait

He didn't do well against pakistan, USA, Netherlands.. So your statement is wrong lol

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Abhishek 55(30)
Farhan 63(45)
Difference of SR 41%

 

[Katwalindian]

check his last 20 matches.

I am saying crucial matches..sky is a floppia..flopped in 2021, 2022, 2024..........

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Zimbus will learn from this experience

We will too

 

[jnaveen1980]

Abhishek 55(30)
Farhan 63(45)
Difference of SR 41%

So i expect another Amazon prime video release?

 

[globetrotter]

He did make a 50 in the wt20 2024 semi final. Against uSA it was crucial. Besides his style of approach comes with a lot of risks. So he will get otu from time to time

IMO sky also played important inning in Perth against SA on a bouncy pitch

 

[Katwalindian]

that catch is enough for his legacy. He also saved us against USA from 77/6

Yeah you can't win against indians...now bring catch into legacy ......I am talking about batting..... floppia in 2021, 2022 and 2024....... Marlon Samuel has better record in crucial matches........ its OK I loose

 

[jnaveen1980]

India should have had Iyer spin basher in the side. can't believe they are preparing pitches that helps spinners.

 

[Asif321]

We will too

They learning since 20 years

 

[Katwalindian]

So i expect another Amazon prime video release?

I think there is no difference in facing archer, rashid and curran vs maposa and burl

 

[jnaveen1980]

Yeah you can't win against indians...now bring catch into legacy ......I am talking about batting..... floppia in 2021, 2022 and 2024....... Marlon Samuel has better record in crucial matches........ its OK I loose

Because you are focusing on individuals lol Nobody gives trophy for individual performances. As a team he is a cog in the wheel. He just has to deliver when needed. He is maintaining a strike rate over 150 in his career as a middle order. How many middle order has scored 4 centuries in T20.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

So i expect another Amazon prime video release?

Farhan is the second highest tournament scorer so far with a 100.. I expect a full on 6 part documentary. meine namibia ke bowlers to chaukke maarey.

 

[jnaveen1980]

I think there is no difference in facing archer, rashid and curran vs maposa and burl

Have you see Abhisheks 135 in 54 balls against same archer and go lol This guy is going through a bad patch even against USA.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-india-2024-25-1439850/india-vs-england-5th-t20i-1439903/full-scorecard

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

210?

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Surya ka six wah

 

[Bhaijaan]

India should score 220 at current rate

It should be enough against Zimbabwe.

 

[Katwalindian]

Have you see Abhisheks 135 in 54 balls against same archer and go lol This guy is going through a bad patch even against USA.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-india-2024-25-1439850/india-vs-england-5th-t20i-1439903/full-scorecard

Farhan scored on sluggish srilankan wicket where nobody even score 30 plus apart from brook....... he didn't have luxury of batting in 50 m fast outfield indian grounds.....

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

India should score 220 at current rate

It should be enough against Zimbabwe.

150 is enough lol

 

[jnaveen1980]

Farhan scored on sluggish srilankan wicket where nobody even score 30 plus apart from brook....... he didn't have luxury of batting in 50 m fast outfield indian grounds.....

blah blah .. he scores only in those areas. Because his hackish style suits those surfaces. Let him score in Australia which Abhishek did.

 

[Human786]

172/4 - 31 balls left .
Can IND get ZIM under 150 on this flat deck ?

 

[cricket.mad]

Have you see Abhisheks 135 in 54 balls against same archer and go lol This guy is going through a bad patch even against USA.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-in-india-2024-25-1439850/india-vs-england-5th-t20i-1439903/full-scorecard

Why are taking so much pain to educate this guys about Abhishek.they have pre conceived notions against him.let us enjoy he bashing top aides going forward in this WC

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Aussies must be watching live and feeling happy to see ZIM getting thrashed.

 

[Devadwal]

Sky gone. 172/4 (14.5 )

 

[jnaveen1980]

INdia has to up their game against spin and slow ball which has been their achillese heel.

 

[Human786]

172/4 - 31 balls left .
Can IND get ZIM under 150 on this flat deck ?

btw , Tilak at 5 does look stupid .

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

172/4 - 31 balls left .
Can IND get ZIM under 150 on this flat deck ?

 

[Katwalindian]

blah blah .. he scores only in those areas. Because his hackish style suits those surfaces. Let him score in Australia which Abhishek did.

Sky didnt put bat to ball in srilanka against Pakistan on same wickets........... what abhishek did in Australia? Scored hundred? Fifty? Can you show me stats?

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

74 more needed in 30 balls...

 

[Champ_Pal]

Great stuff by Samson to relieve pressure on Abshishek.

Abhishek still looked out of sorts even though he scored a 50. The confidence is missing.

Kishan played very well. He is a gem in this lineup.

Surya seems to have found some form.

Hardik is Hardik

Lets hope Tilak can find some hitting range.

Dube has been in good form.

Axar is ok.

Overall, this should be the team going forward.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Zimbabwe is unlucky to find temselves in this group.

 

[Katwalindian]

blah blah .. he scores only in those areas. Because his hackish style suits those surfaces. Let him score in Australia which Abhishek did.

Yeah farhan is hack but abhishek has genes of ponting and sangakkara.....

 

[jnaveen1980]

Sky didnt put bat to ball in srilanka against Pakistan on same wickets........... what abhishek did in Australia? Scored hundred? Fifty? Can you show me stats?

What did mr farhan do against Pandya's bounce lol Hacked and got out. Well ABhishek won player of the series award in Australia

 

[batandballbattle]

Zimbabwe is unlucky to find temselves in this group.

still can't wrap my head around how seeding was done, wierd system

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Zimbabwe is unlucky to find temselves in this group.

They can beat pakistan surely.

 

[globetrotter]

Can India score 250?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Asians, hope you are proud of the show your brothers are putting up so far.

We are thankful for all the dua we are getting from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghans and all.

I know Bangladesh is not making dua for us because they salty about what we did to them. It was wrong and it was unfair. It was humiliating for Bangladesh and I can understand their lack of support. We will win your trust soon. @sweep_shot

 

[Human786]

Aussies must be watching live and feeling happy to see ZIM getting thrashed.

How random but I like it
187/4 in 16

 

[anakwalajinn]

He didn't do well against pakistan, USA, Netherlands.. So your statement is wrong lol

Yes… that’s what I realized while typing it… hence the oh wait…

 

[Visaal-E-Yaar]

Wow that shot tilak, some other asian batters can only imagine in dreams

 

[Human786]

Asians, hope you are proud of the show your brothers are putting up so far.

We are thankful for all the dua we are getting from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghans and all.

I know Bangladesh is not making dua for us because they salty about what we did to them. It was wrong and it was unfair. It was humiliating for Bangladesh and I can understand their lack of support. We will win your trust soon. @sweep_shot

sasta nashaa syndrome

 

[anakwalajinn]

Asians, hope you are proud of the show your brothers are putting up so far.

We are thankful for all the dua we are getting from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghans and all.

I know Bangladesh is not making dua for us because they salty about what we did to them. It was wrong and it was unfair. It was humiliating for Bangladesh and I can understand their lack of support. We will win your trust soon. @sweep_shot

More like bad dua

 

[Katwalindian]

What did mr farhan do against Pandya's bounce lol Hacked and got out. Well ABhishek won player of the series award in Australia

Player of series but didnt scored a single fifty..........