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The India National Cricket Team and Zimbabwe National Cricket Team faced each other in the third and final T20I of India’s 2026 tour of Zimbabwe on July 26, 2026, at Harare Sports Club in Harare. India won the match by 35 runs after scoring 192/5 in 20 overs and restricting Zimbabwe to 157/7 in their 20 overs. The victory completed a 3-0 series sweep for India.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the standout performer, scoring 81 runs from 49 balls and receiving both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. Rinku Singh provided a late boost with 25 from 14 balls, while Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan also made valuable contributions. For Zimbabwe, Ryan Burl top-scored with an unbeaten 54 from 43 balls, but the hosts could only reach 157/7.
The scorecard below provides a complete overview of the batting performances, bowling figures, fall of wickets, partnerships, key statistics and major moments from the match.
Match details: The third T20I was played at Harare Sports Club on July 26, 2026. India won the toss and elected to bat first. India finished with 192/5, setting Zimbabwe a target of 193. Zimbabwe reached 157/7 in 20 overs, giving India a 35-run victory.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd T20I |
| Series | India tour of Zimbabwe 2026 |
| Date | July 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Toss | India won and elected to bat |
| India Score | 192/5 in 20 overs |
| Zimbabwe Score | 157/7 in 20 overs |
| Target | 193 |
| Result | India won by 35 runs |
| Player of the Match | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Player of the Series | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Series Result | India won 3-0 |
Match context: India entered the final T20I with the series already in their favour after winning the first two matches. The first T20I was won by seven wickets, while the second T20I ended with a 90-run Indian victory. India therefore completed a clean sweep with the 35-run win in the third match.
India First Innings Scorecard
India’s batting innings: India chose to bat first and posted 192/5 from their allotted 20 overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi anchored the innings with an aggressive 81 from 49 balls. He struck eight fours and four sixes at a strike rate above 165.
Abhishek Sharma fell early for two, but Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan rebuilt the innings. Kishan scored 29 from 26 balls, while Shreyas Iyer added 27 from 18 deliveries.
Rinku Singh provided the late acceleration, scoring 25 from only 14 balls. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 11 from nine balls as India reached 192/5.
| India Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 81 | 49 | 8 | 4 | 165.31 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Ishan Kishan | 29 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 111.54 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 27 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 11* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Rinku Singh | 25 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 178.57 |
| Extras | 17 | ||||
| Total | 192/5 | 20 overs | 9.60 RR |
India’s innings pattern: India scored 64/1 during the mandatory powerplay and reached 100/2 in 10.5 overs. Sooryavanshi’s partnership with Kishan gave India a strong middle-overs platform before Iyer and Rinku accelerated the scoring rate.
India Batting Performance
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings: The teenager produced the highest score of the match, hitting 81 from 49 deliveries. His innings contained eight fours and four sixes and came at a strike rate of 165.31. He reached his second T20I half-century during the series and was dismissed at 145/3 in the 15th over.
Middle-order contribution: Ishan Kishan’s 29 and Shreyas Iyer’s 27 gave India stability after Abhishek Sharma’s early dismissal. Iyer scored at a strike rate of 150, helping maintain India’s scoring momentum.
Late acceleration: Rinku Singh struck 25 from 14 balls at a strike rate of 178.57. His innings helped India add valuable runs during the final overs and finish on 192/5.
Zimbabwe Bowling Scorecard
Zimbabwe’s bowling effort: Zimbabwe used seven bowlers during India’s innings. Brad Evans claimed two wickets, while Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Wessly Madhevere took one wicket each.
| Zimbabwe Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Brian Bennett | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Bowling highlights: Brad Evans was Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker with 2/41. Blessing Muzarabani removed Abhishek Sharma early, while Sikandar Raza broke the 75-run partnership between Sooryavanshi and Kishan.
India Fall of Wickets
India’s wickets: India lost five wickets during the innings. Abhishek Sharma was the first to fall at 20, followed by Ishan Kishan at 95. Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 81 at 145, while Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh fell during the final stages.
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 20 | 1.5 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan | 95 | 10.1 |
| 3 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 145 | 15.0 |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | 164 | 17.1 |
| 5 | Rinku Singh | 192 | 20.0 |
Zimbabwe Second Innings Scorecard
Zimbabwe’s chase: Zimbabwe needed 193 runs to win but lost Brian Bennett from the very first ball. The hosts then slipped to 34/3 after Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza were dismissed in the fourth over.
Ryan Burl provided resistance with an unbeaten 54 from 43 balls. Wessly Madhevere contributed 28 from 25 balls, but Zimbabwe’s early wickets left them too far behind the required rate.
Zimbabwe finished on 157/7 after 20 overs, 35 runs short of India’s total.
| Zimbabwe Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bennett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ben Curran | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105.26 |
| Dion Myers | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Sikandar Raza | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Burl | 54* | 43 | 5 | 0 | 125.58 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 28 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 112.00 |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Brad Evans | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.69 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 20 | ||||
| Total | 157/7 | 20 overs | 7.85 RR |
Zimbabwe Batting Performance
Ryan Burl’s half-century: Burl was Zimbabwe’s top scorer, finishing unbeaten on 54 from 43 balls. His innings included five fours and came at a strike rate of 125.58. He remained at the crease until the end but could not take Zimbabwe close enough to the target.
Madhevere’s contribution: Wessly Madhevere scored 28 from 25 balls and shared a 50-run fifth-wicket partnership with Burl. That stand briefly stabilized the Zimbabwe innings after the early collapse.
Early wickets: Zimbabwe’s chase suffered immediately when Brian Bennett was dismissed for a golden duck from Mayank Yadav’s first delivery. Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza then fell at 34, leaving Zimbabwe at 34/3 after only 3.5 overs.
India Bowling Scorecard
India’s bowling performance: Mayank Yadav led India’s attack with 3/29 from four overs. Yash Thakur took two wickets, while Ravi Bishnoi and Ashok Sharma claimed one each.
| India Bowler | O | M | R | W | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Ashok Sharma | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
Mayank Yadav’s spell: Yadav’s 3/29 was the best bowling performance of the match. He removed Brian Bennett with the opening delivery, later dismissed Wessly Madhevere and Brad Evans to finish with three wickets.
Yash Thakur’s contribution: Thakur claimed two wickets in the fourth over, including the dismissal of Dion Myers and a spectacular return catch to remove Sikandar Raza for a golden duck. Zimbabwe went from 34/2 to 34/3 in the space of two deliveries.
Zimbabwe Fall of Wickets
Zimbabwe’s wickets: The early collapse was the key feature of the chase. Zimbabwe lost their first three wickets for only 34 runs and later lost Ben Curran at 65. Madhevere’s dismissal at 125 and Marumani’s wicket at 134 further reduced Zimbabwe’s chances.
| Wicket | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Bennett | 0 | 0.1 |
| 2 | Dion Myers | 34 | 3.4 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 34 | 3.5 |
| 4 | Ben Curran | 65 | 7.2 |
| 5 | Wessly Madhevere | 125 | 15.4 |
| 6 | Tadiwanashe Marumani | 134 | 17.1 |
| 7 | Brad Evans | 156 | 19.5 |
Key Performers of the Match
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Sooryavanshi’s 81 from 49 balls was the highest individual score in the match. He was also named Player of the Match and Player of the Series after India’s 3-0 sweep.
Ryan Burl: Burl was Zimbabwe’s leading run-scorer with an unbeaten 54. His innings provided Zimbabwe with a late push after the top order had struggled.
Mayank Yadav: Yadav finished with 3/29 and played a major role in breaking Zimbabwe’s chase at important stages.
Rinku Singh: Rinku’s 25 from 14 balls helped India finish strongly after the departure of Shreyas Iyer.
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | India | 81 off 49 |
| Mayank Yadav | India | 3/29 |
| Rinku Singh | India | 25 off 14 |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | 27 off 18 |
| Ishan Kishan | India | 29 off 26 |
| Ryan Burl | Zimbabwe | 54* off 43 |
| Wessly Madhevere | Zimbabwe | 28 off 25 |
| Yash Thakur | India | 2/45 |
Important Partnerships
India’s partnerships: Sooryavanshi and Ishan Kishan added 75 runs for the second wicket, providing the foundation for India’s middle overs. Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer then added 50 from only 28 balls for the third wicket.
Zimbabwe’s partnership: Ryan Burl and Wessly Madhevere put together a 50-run fifth-wicket partnership from 44 balls. It was Zimbabwe’s most productive partnership and helped them reach 125/5 before Madhevere was dismissed.
| Partnership | Runs | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Ishan Kishan | 75 | India |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Shreyas Iyer | 50 | India |
| Ryan Burl – Wessly Madhevere | 50 | Zimbabwe |
| Shreyas Iyer – Tilak Varma | 19 | India |
| Rinku Singh – Tilak Varma | 28 | India |
Match Turning Points
Bennett’s first-ball dismissal: Mayank Yadav removed Brian Bennett from the opening delivery of Zimbabwe’s innings, giving India an immediate advantage.
Thakur’s double strike: Yash Thakur dismissed Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza in consecutive deliveries. Raza’s wicket was particularly significant because Zimbabwe were already under pressure at 34/2.
Sooryavanshi’s 81: India’s innings gained momentum through Sooryavanshi’s aggressive batting. His 81 from 49 balls kept India’s run rate high throughout the middle overs.
Late Indian acceleration: Rinku Singh’s 25 from 14 balls helped India reach 192/5, giving the bowlers a substantial total to defend.
Burl’s resistance: Ryan Burl’s unbeaten half-century prevented Zimbabwe from collapsing completely, but the early wickets meant the required run rate remained difficult to manage.
India vs Zimbabwe Match Statistics
Overall score comparison: India scored 192 runs at a rate of 9.60 runs per over, while Zimbabwe managed 157 at 7.85 runs per over. India therefore won by 35 runs.
| Statistic | India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 192/5 | 157/7 |
| Overs | 20 | 20 |
| Run Rate | 9.60 | 7.85 |
| Wickets Lost | 5 | 7 |
| Highest Scorer | Sooryavanshi – 81 | Burl – 54* |
| Best Bowling | Mayank Yadav – 3/29 | Brad Evans – 2/41 |
| Boundaries | 17 fours, 9 sixes | 10 fours, 4 sixes |
| Result | Won by 35 runs | Lost by 35 runs |
Series statistics: The third T20I completed a 3-0 series victory for India. Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series after producing important performances across the three matches.
| T20I | India | Zimbabwe | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 126/3 | 125/7 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | 219/5 | 129 | India won by 90 runs |
| 3rd T20I | 192/5 | 157/7 | India won by 35 runs |
| Series | 3 wins | 0 wins | India won 3-0 |
Series Result and Player of the Series
India completed the series sweep: India won all three T20Is during the Zimbabwe tour. The final match added another 35-run victory to the seven-wicket and 90-run wins from the opening two games.
Player of the Series: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series as well as Player of the Match in the third T20I. His 81-run innings was the defining batting performance of the final game.
Conclusion
The India National Cricket Team vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team match scorecard from the third T20I on July 26, 2026, records a 35-run victory for India at Harare Sports Club.
India’s total of 192/5 was built around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 from 49 balls, supported by Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh. Zimbabwe’s chase began poorly after Brian Bennett fell from the first ball, and the hosts were reduced to 34/3 early in the innings.
Ryan Burl’s unbeaten 54 and the 50-run partnership with Wessly Madhevere gave Zimbabwe some momentum, but India’s bowling attack maintained control. Mayank Yadav finished with 3/29, while Yash Thakur took two wickets.
The result gave India a 3-0 T20I series sweep, with Sooryavanshi receiving both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I scorecard?
India scored 192/5 in 20 overs, while Zimbabwe finished on 157/7 in 20 overs. India won the third T20I by 35 runs.
2. Who scored the most runs for India against Zimbabwe?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was India’s highest scorer with 81 runs from 49 balls, including eight fours and four sixes.
3. Who was the highest scorer for Zimbabwe?
Ryan Burl was Zimbabwe’s leading scorer with an unbeaten 54 from 43 balls.
4. Who was Player of the Match in India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match after scoring 81 runs from 49 balls. He was also named Player of the Series.
5. What was the result of the India vs Zimbabwe T20I series in 2026?
India won the three-match T20I series 3-0 after winning the first match by seven wickets, the second by 90 runs and the third by 35 runs.
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