Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 26 Feb 2026,Thursday Sports
India posted a dominant 80/1 in the powerplay against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at Chennai. Sanju Samson blazed an explosive start before throwing his wicket away, picking out deep square-leg. Abhishek Sharma then took charge, finishing the powerplay on a high with a stunning six, racing to 33 off just 13 balls. India, reeling after a heavy loss to South Africa, desperately needed a strong batting performance. The opening stand delivered before Samson's dismissal opened a brief window for Zimbabwe. With Group 1 qualification at stake, India need not just a win but a commanding statement against rivals England, South Africa, and New Zealand watching closely. (PC: HT)
