India and Zimbabwe have faced each other in 14 T20 Internationals since 2010, with India holding a commanding 11-3 lead in the head-to-head record.
The two teams have met across bilateral series and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches, producing memorable contests in Harare, Melbourne and Chennai.
This article covers the complete India vs Zimbabwe T20I head-to-head record, match-by-match results, series history, team records, and top individual performances.
India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
India dominate the India vs Zimbabwe head-to-head record in T20Is, having won 11 of the 14 matches played between the two sides. Zimbabwe have managed three wins, with no match ending tied or without a result.
| Stat | India | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 14 | 14 |
| Wins | 11 | 3 |
| Losses | 3 | 11 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Score | 256 | 184 |
| Lowest Team Score | 102 | 99 |
India have won most encounters, particularly in the years since 2022, when both teams have met far more often across bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
India vs Zimbabwe T20I Match Results
Here is the complete match by match history of all 14 T20Is played between India and Zimbabwe, starting with their first meeting in Harare in 2010 through to the most recent clash in Chennai.
| No. | Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Jun 2010 | Harare | India | 6 wickets |
| 2 | 13 Jun 2010 | Harare | India | 7 wickets |
| 3 | 17 Jul 2015 | Harare | India | 54 runs |
| 4 | 19 Jul 2015 | Harare | Zimbabwe | 10 runs |
| 5 | 18 Jun 2016 | Harare | Zimbabwe | 2 runs |
| 6 | 20 Jun 2016 | Harare | India | 10 wickets |
| 7 | 22 Jun 2016 | Harare | India | 3 runs |
| 8 | 06 Nov 2022 | Melbourne | India | 71 runs |
| 9 | 06 Jul 2024 | Harare | Zimbabwe | 13 runs |
| 10 | 07 Jul 2024 | Harare | India | 100 runs |
| 11 | 10 Jul 2024 | Harare | India | 23 runs |
| 12 | 13 Jul 2024 | Harare | India | 10 wickets |
| 13 | 14 Jul 2024 | Harare | India | 42 runs |
| 14 | 26 Feb 2026 | Chennai | India | 72 runs |
These results show India’s near total control of the fixture, broken only by three away wins for Zimbabwe, all of which came at the Harare Sports Club.
India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series Results
Beyond individual matches, India and Zimbabwe have also faced off across bilateral series and multi-team ICC tournaments. Here is how each series and tournament meeting was decided.
| Season | Tournament or Series | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | India tour of Zimbabwe | India | 2-0 (2 matches) |
| 2015 | India tour of Zimbabwe | Drawn | 1-1 (2 matches) |
| 2016 | India tour of Zimbabwe | India | 2-1 (3 matches) |
| 2022 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | India | Group stage win |
| 2024 | India tour of Zimbabwe | India | 4-1 (5 matches) |
| 2026 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | India | Super Eight win |
India have won every bilateral series against Zimbabwe barring the 2015 tour, which finished level after two matches in Harare.
Team Records in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
This section looks purely at team level achievements in the fixture, covering the biggest totals, the smallest totals, the largest wins and the tightest finishes recorded so far.
Highest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 256/4 | Chennai | 2026 |
| India | 234/2 | Harare | 2024 |
| Zimbabwe | 184/6 | Chennai | 2026 |
Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 102 | Harare | 2024 |
| Zimbabwe | 99 | Harare | 2016 |
Biggest Victories
| Winner | Margin | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 100 runs | Harare | 2024 |
| India | 72 runs | Chennai | 2026 |
| India | 71 runs | Melbourne | 2022 |
Highest Successful Run Chase
| Team | Target | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 153 | Harare | 2024 |
Closest Matches
| Margin | Winner | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 runs | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2016 |
| 3 runs | India | Harare | 2016 |
| 13 runs | Zimbabwe | Harare | 2024 |
Top Individual Performers in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is
Here are the leading individual records in India vs Zimbabwe T20Is, including the highest run scorers, wicket-takers, and best batting performances.
Most Runs
Zimbabwe’s former opener Chamu Chibhabha remains the leading run scorer between the two sides, though India’s top order batters have closed the gap quickly since 2024.
| Player | Team | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamu Chibhabha | Zimbabwe | 7 | 172 | 24.57 | 104.24 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 5 | 170 | 42.50 | 125.92 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 3 | 141 | 70.50 | 165.88 |
Chibhabha built his tally across the 2015 and 2016 series, while Gill and Jaiswal have added theirs in the higher scoring meetings played since 2024.
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | India | 93 not out | Harare | 2024 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 66 | Harare | 2024 |
Zimbabwe are yet to register a century against India in this fixture, with their best individual knocks coming during the 2015 and 2016 series.
Most Wickets
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and India’s Avesh Khan share the lead for wickets taken in meetings between the two sides since 2022, the period that has produced the bulk of this rivalry’s fixtures.
| Player | Team | Wickets (since 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | 9 |
| Avesh Khan | India | 9 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Zimbabwe | 8 |
| Axar Patel | India | 8 |
| Mukesh Kumar | India | 8 |
Best Bowling Figures
Individual innings bowling figures are not comprehensively logged across all fourteen matches of this fixture. Based on available records, Sikandar Raza and Axar Patel have produced the most impactful spells in the meetings played since 2022, regularly finishing among the top wicket takers in a single match.
India vs Zimbabwe Record at Harare Sports Club
Harare Sports Club has hosted 12 of the 14 T20Is between India and Zimbabwe, making it the most frequent venue in this rivalry. India have won nine of those matches, while Zimbabwe have registered all three of their victories at the ground. India’s second-highest total against Zimbabwe in T20Is (234/2) also came at Harare during the 2024 tour.
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Conclusion
India have enjoyed a clear upper hand in the T20I rivalry against Zimbabwe, winning 11 of their 14 meetings since 2010.
From dominating bilateral series to maintaining a perfect record against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, India have consistently produced stronger results across the fixture.
While Zimbabwe have pulled off a few memorable victories at home, the overall head-to-head record, team statistics, and individual performances underline India’s dominance in this rivalry.
