It’s all done here and all positive as India stamped the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history, smashing 256 in just 120 balls — all thanks to a solid batting lineup. India vs Zimbabwe Live Score: Sanju Samson made an instant impact after being recalled into India’s playing XI, while Abhishek Sharma returned to form as India found themselves in an ideal position to post a massive total after being invited to bat by Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday (26 February). Abhishek and Ishan Kishan then carried the momentum forward, powering India to 80/1 at the end of the powerplay and taking the side past the 100-run mark at the halfway stage. Earlier, Samson and Axar Patel were recalled to the XI in place of Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar, while Zimbabwe brought in seamer Tinotenda Maposa for Graeme Cremer. Take a look at the highest scores in T20 World Cup history.

Source: The Herald February 26, 2026 15:30 UTC