India Beat Zimbabwe by 35 Runs, IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I Result, Full Scorecard & Match Summary (India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026)
India defeated Zimbabwe by 35 runs in the final T20I match in Harare. With this win, India won the T20I series 3-0 against Zimbabwe. India scored 192 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs. Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a great innings by scoring 81 runs from 49 balls and helped India make a big score. Zimbabwe needed 193 runs to win the match. Zimbabwe batters tried their best, but India's bowlers kept taking wickets. Zimbabwe could score only 157 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leads India to Another Memorable Victory!
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again showed why he is one of India's best young players. The left-handed opener scored 81 runs from 49 balls. He hit 8 fours and 4 sixes.
Vaibhav started attacking from the beginning. He faced spinners with confidence. He avoided taking unnecessary risks. Vaibhav completed his half-century in just 31 balls. He was getting close to a century but got out after scoring 81 runs.
His excellent batting helped India put a strong total of 192 runs on the scoreboard. He scored 151 runs in the three-match series. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named the Player of the Series.
IND vs ZIM Match Summary (3rd T20I, India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026)
India's Innings
- India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bat first.
- India chose to bat first because the pitch was expected to become slower later in the match.
- India lost a wicket in the early overs. Abhishek Sharma got out for only 2 runs.
- Young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then took control of the innings. He played attacking cricket and scored runs quickly from the start.
- Vaibhav completed his second T20I fifty in just 31 balls. Ishan Kishan supported him well and scored 29 runs from 26 balls. Their partnership helped India reach 95/1 after 10 overs.
- Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza ended the partnership by dismissing Ishan Kishan.
- Vaibhav continued his strong batting and formed another good partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer.
- Shreyas Iyer scored 27 runs from 18 balls.
- Vaibhav got out for 81 runs in the 15th over. His innings included 8 fours and 4 sixes.
- After Vaibhav’s dismissal, Rinku Singh came and scored 25 runs from 14 balls. Tilak Varma stayed not out on 11 runs.
- India scored 192/5 in 20 overs and gave their bowlers a big total to defend.
Zimbabwe's Chase
- Zimbabwe needed 193 runs to win the match but got a very poor start.
- Mayank Yadav dismissed Brian Bennett for 0 runs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took the catch.
- Ben Curran and Dion Myers tried to bring Zimbabwe back into the game.
- Dion Myers played some attacking shots and scored 19 runs from 15 balls.
- Yash Thakur dismissed Dion Myers and gave India another important wicket.
- On the next ball, Yash Thakur dismissed Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza for 0 runs.
- Zimbabwe were under big pressure at 34/3.
- Ben Curran tried to support the innings, but Ravi Bishnoi took his wicket for 20 runs.
- Zimbabwe lost four wickets before reaching 70 runs.
- Ryan Burl then played the best innings for Zimbabwe. He remained not out and scored 54 runs from 43 balls.
- Wessly Madhevere supported Ryan Burl and scored 28 runs. Both batters formed a 60-run partnership.
- Mayank Yadav returned at an important time and dismissed Wessly Madhevere. His wicket changed the match completely in India's favour.
- Ashok Sharma took his first T20I wicket by dismissing Tadiwanashe Marumani.
- Mayank Yadav came back in the final over. He took the wicket of Brad Evans. Mayank completed his three-wicket haul in the match.
- Zimbabwe could only reach 157/7 in 20 overs. India won the match by 35 runs.
IND vs ZIM Match Statistics (Scorecard) | India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Zimbabwe Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Brian Bennett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c Sooryavanshi b Mayank Yadav |
| Ben Curran | 20 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 105.26 | c Yadav b Ravi Bishnoi |
| Dion Myers | 19 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.66 | c Iyer b Yash Thakur |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | c & b Yash Thakur |
| Ryan Burl | 54* | 43 | 5 | 0 | 125.58 | Not Out |
| Wessly Madhevere | 28 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 112 | c Tilak Varma b Mayank Yadav |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | b Ashok Sharma |
| Brad Evans | 14 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 107.69 | c Singh b Mayank Yadav |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | Not Out |
| Extras | 20 | |||||
| Total | 157/7 | 20 Overs | 7.85 RPO |
Did Not Bat: Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Sikandar Raza | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 10.25 |
| Wellington Masakadza | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Wessly Madhevere | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Brian Bennett | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
India Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 81 | 49 | 8 | 4 | 165.3 | c Evans b Madhevere |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | c Marumani b Muzarabani |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 29 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 111.53 | b Sikandar Raza |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | 27 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 150 | c Madhevere b Evans |
| Tilak Varma | 11* | 9 | 1 | 0 | 122.22 | Not Out |
| Rinku Singh | 25 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 178.57 | c Madhevere b Evans |
| Extras | 17 | |||||
| Total | 192/5 | 20 Overs | 9.60 RPO |
Did Not Bat: Suryansh Shedge, Ravi Bishnoi, Ashok Sharma, Yash Thakur, Mayank Yadav
India Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Yash Thakur | 4 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 11.25 |
| Ashok Sharma | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Suryansh Shedge | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
Top Run Scorers in IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I (India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India): 81 runs off 49 balls
- Ryan Burl (Zimbabwe): 54 runs off 43 balls
- Wessly Madhevere (Zimbabwe): 28 runs off 25 balls
- Ishan Kishan (India): 29 runs off 26 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the best batter of the match. His attacking 81-run innings helped India score a big total.
Ryan Burl played well for Zimbabwe. He tried his best to complete the chase. But, he did not get enough support from the other batters. Ryan scored 54 runs off 43 balls.
Top Wicket Takers in IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I (India Tour of Zimbabwe 2026)
- Mayank Yadav (India): 3 wickets for 29 runs
- Yash Thakur (India): 2 wickets for 45 runs
- Brad Evans (Zimbabwe): 2 wickets for 41 runs
- Ravi Bishnoi (India): 1 wicket for 24 runs
Mayank Yadav gave India the perfect start. He took a wicket on the first ball. His three wickets helped India control Zimbabwe's chase. Yash Thakur also played an important role by taking two quick wickets. India’s bowlers kept Zimbabwe under pressure. For Zimbabwe, Brad Evans took two wickets. His contribution was not enough to lead Zimbabwe to victory.
FAQs
Who won the 3rd T20I between India and Zimbabwe?
India won the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe by 35 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in India vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match for scoring 81 runs from 49 balls.
Who scored the highest runs in IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored the highest runs with 81 runs.
How many wickets did Mayank Yadav take against Zimbabwe?
Mayank Yadav took 3 wickets for 29 runs in four overs.
Who was the highest scorer for Zimbabwe?
Ryan Burl was the highest scorer for Zimbabwe with 54 runs not out.
What was India's total score in the third T20I against Zimbabwe?
India scored 192 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs.
Who won the India vs Zimbabwe T20I series 2026?
India won the three-match T20I series 3-0.
When is India's tour of Sri Lanka Starting?
India’s tour of Sri Lanka will start on August 15, 2026. The tour will have a two-match Test series. These Test matches will be part of the ICC World Test Championship.