India and Zimbabwe cricket matches have long been an exciting spectacle, even though head-to-head records seem to favor India. Zimbabwe, however, has shown their mettle with some impressive showdowns that have left an indelible mark on this sport.
“Here is a brief timeline highlighting iconic moments between both teams over their history spanning ODI, T20I, and Test matches, as seen in the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team match scorecard.”
| Match Date | Format | Venue | Result | India Score | Zimbabwe Score | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India won by 42 runs | 167/6 (20 ov) | 125 all out (19.4 ov) | Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 66 runs; Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Jul 13, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India won by 10 wickets | 156/0 (16.3 ov) | 152/7 (20 ov) | Shubman Gill (India) – 66* runs; Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Jul 10, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India won by 23 runs | 182/4 (20 ov) | 159/6 (20 ov) | Shubman Gill (India) – 66 runs; Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Jul 07, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | India won by 100 runs | 234/2 (20 ov) | 134 all out (18.4 ov) | Ruturaj Gaikwad (India) – 66 runs; Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
| Jul 06, 2024 | T20I | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs | 102 all out (19.5 ov) | 115/9 (20 ov) | Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe) – 3 wickets; Ravi Bishnoi (India) – 4 wickets (ESPN Cricinfo) |
ODI
India and Zimbabwe have met multiple times in one-day international matches and each encounter has provided memorable moments for both teams. Although India has historically been dominant, Zimbabwe has sometimes given an impressive showing.
From Kapil Dev’s 175 in 1983 Prudential World Cup to Brendan Taylor’s 138 and Sikandar Raza’s all-round performances at 2015 World Cup; Zimbabwe has secured some notable wins against India.
Outside of their Test series, both teams have also met each other in multiple T20 Internationals – winning matches against each other on multiple occasions in this format as well.
Both teams have met 13 times in T20 cricket, with India emerging victorious 10 times to 3 in favour of Zimbabwe. Both sides have played some exciting contests between these sides within this format as well.
First meeting between India and Zimbabwe occurred during a World Cup match in 1983, when India beat Zimbabwe by five wickets thanks to Sachin Tendulkar’s brilliant innings. Since then, both teams have met multiple times.
India visited Zimbabwe for an important five-match ODI and two-Test series between 2001-02; during which Zimbabwe were just beginning their modern cricket journey. Players like Alistair Campbell, Andy Flower and Douglas Marillier made an effortful stand against India but ultimately succumbed.
The next time Zimbabwe and India met was during the 2010s when they played several T20 Internationals against each other. Each side won at least a match during this time frame;
Zimbabwe being triumphant with an electrifying T20 win in Harare that showcased Elton Chigumbura’s exceptional batting skills. India then defeated Zimbabwe in a triangular series against South Africa that allowed India to put young talent through its paces before winning it 5-0 overall.
T20I
India and Zimbabwe’s longstanding cricket rivalry has long provided cricket fans with unforgettable chases and performances, often culminating in breathtaking chases.
Though India remains dominant across all formats, Zimbabwe have proven their resilience, showing they can compete with some of the best teams around. Here is a look back at some memorable moments in this longstanding rivalry.
The inaugural match between India and South Africa occurred during the Prudential World Cup of 1983. India prevailed by five wickets despite struggling with their bat, thanks to Kapil Dev’s historic 175 off 138 balls – considered one of the greatest one-day international innings ever seen in history.
Zimbabwe will look to improve on their dismal batting performance and take advantage of players like Clive Madande, Tendai Chatara and Dion Myers. In addition, their fielding must improve as several extra runs were conceded and dropped catches occurred during their opening match of this series.
India sent a young squad to Zimbabwe for three ODIs and one T20I in 2024, featuring Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad as key contributors for India while Sikandar Raza struggled with both bat and ball.
India defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in their second meeting. Rohit Sharma’s century helped propel India to 285, while Zimbabwe quickly collapsed from 173/4 after 10 overs to just 177/5 with just 48 overs remaining for them to chase down their total and win the game.
In the third match of the series, both teams scored 165 runs in 10 overs each, but India’s superior bowling led them to victory by seven wickets. Mukesh Kumar stood out amongst his Indian colleagues with precise length deliveries that left no loose deliveries behind him; Ravi Bishnoi also used his slow pace effectively against Zimbabwe batsmen.
Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma both reached half centuries for India in the final T20I of this series; however, both were caught behind off a short ball from Blessing Muzarabani while Abhishek was run out while trying to add runs to his total.
Test
India-Zimbabwe cricket rivalry is among the fiercest on the global stage. Over many years of fierce competition and epic matches between these teams, their ODI, Test, and T20 contests have thrilled audiences around the world – from high scores to dramatic chases; each match provides something different for every cricket fan! India once dominated this rivalry before gradually ceding ground as both sides battle for dominance.
India and Zimbabwe have met in 66 ODIs, with India winning 54 and Zimbabwe 10. However, India has largely dominated this series.
Both teams have engaged in some memorable Test matches between 1983-1984 such as Prudential World Cup when Zimbabwe scored their maiden century against India before India eventually prevailed by an innings and 13 runs victory.
Zimbabwe’s batsmen have made the most of this rivalry, pushing India hard on several occasions and creating exciting matches against them. This upcoming series promises to deliver another thrilling contest!
India and Zimbabwe have engaged in multiple ODIs over the years, each side creating memorable moments.
Both teams are known for their talent and fierce rivalry – which makes for an exhilarating contest between these teams. From India’s spectacular performances to Zimbabwe’s inspired comebacks, each match brings something new.
India and Zimbabwe engaged in an epic contest, which culminated in a thrilling win for India. Although Zimbabwe were overpowered in their initial match, they showed remarkable resolve and came back strongly for a 6 wicket win against India’s bowlers in the second game – even with Rohit Sharma winning Man of the Match honours!
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza expressed disappointment over their second-game performance but remains hopeful their team could improve in their third match; believing the pitch to have been slower than expected which may have hindered run chasing abilities as well as underperforming fielding skills from his side compared with that of India’s.
Triangular Series
India and Zimbabwe have endured fierce rivalries throughout their histories. From Kapil Dev’s stunning century in 1989 to Brendan Taylor’s heroics at the 2015 World Cup, both teams have enjoyed numerous memorable matches against one another in Test cricket and even short format formats of the game.
Zimbabwe and England first played against each other for international cricket in 1992 and Zimbabwe emerged victorious, despite early wicket losses to earn a strong reputation among international cricket fans with its aggressive batting and great fielding; winning this match helped cement Zimbabwe’s place amongst competitors like Australia.
Their aggressive batting tactics and outstanding fielding ensured them an immense fan base that would follow them throughout their international cricket careers.
Later, India and Zimbabwe took each other on in one-day internationals as well, featuring some of the greatest names in international cricket such as Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Dinesh Mongia and Yuvraj Singh for India while Alistair Campbell, Andy Flower and Douglas Marillier from Zimbabwe contributed heavily.
In 2010, these two countries faced off in an ODI series in Zimbabwe that saw many star Indian players injured at that time – Tatenda Taibu and Brendan Taylor of Zimbabwe were notable batting performers who impressed.
However, India was able to dominate the series thanks to Virat Kohli and his bat and bowl. India ultimately outshone Zimbabwean opposition and whitewashed their series.
After meeting again for three ODI matches in 2024, both teams met again for an international tournament featuring three matches of ODIs. Both sides featured impressive batting performances – India was led by KL Rahul and Faiz Fazal who helped chase down 126 in their third match while Jasprit Bumrah managed four wickets to keep India’s control.
India and Zimbabwe have historically had an intense rivalry. Recently however, Zimbabwe have shown they can be formidable adversaries, and should provide thrilling encounters that keep fans on the edge of their seats.
