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How to watch India vs Zimbabwe: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match

Do-or-die Super 8 clash as defending champions India face fearless Zimbabwe challenge

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India vs Zimbabwe: Thursday, February 26 at 8:30am ET / 1:30pm GMT

Free Streams: ICC.tv (select countries) / Tamasha (PAK)

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The India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup 2026 has taken on huge significance. India find themselves in hot water after losing to South Africa by a massive margin of 76 runs in their first Super 8 game. The defeat dragged their net run rate down to -3.800, and to add to their woes, the West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs, boosting their NRR to +5.350.

If you're away from home right now you can use a VPN to unblock your usual stream from anywhere.

India’s semi-final qualification chances now depend on other results. Ideally, they would want South Africa to beat both the West Indies and Zimbabwe while winning their own remaining games. However, the Windies are in red-hot form and remain unbeaten, meaning qualification could come down to NRR, which is not in India’s favor.

India’s batting has struggled throughout the tournament, with scores of 46-4 (vs USA), 69-3 (vs Netherlands), and 51-5 (vs South Africa). Opener Abhishek Sharma has failed to find form, scoring three ducks before managing just 15 against the Proteas. India would also like to rectify their selection blunders — vice-captain Axar Patel was “tactically” benched for Washington Sundar, who bowled just two overs and scored 18 (22) with the bat.

Zimbabwe, meanwhile, were unbeaten in the group stage before losing convincingly to the West Indies in their opening Super 8 match. However, with the Chennai pitch assisting pacers more than spinners this tournament, they’ll back their in-form fast-bowling lineup — led by Blessing Muzarabani (11 wickets in four games) — to shock India’s top order.

Keep reading as we explain how to watch the India vs Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup from anywhere in the world.

Every match of the Super Eight at the T20 World Cup, including India vs Zimbabwe is streaming live and free on ICC.tv in select countries and on Tamasha in Pakistan.

ICC.tv isn’t available in England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia or India without a VPN, and Tamasha is Pakistan-only, but you can unlock both free streams in seconds with Nord VPN.

How to watch India vs Zimbabwe from outside your country

Below we've got you covered with your official broadcasting options for cricket-loving countries (and the US!), but if you're overseas you'll soon discover that you can't watch your usual service because of geo-restrictions.

You can get past these blocks, however, by using the best VPN to change your streaming device's IP address to your usual location.

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Sky Sports prices start at £22 a month for existing customer. You can also stream via NOW Sports (£14.99/day).

Outside the UK? A VPN can help you unlock your stream, as detailed above.

Dedicated cricket streaming service Willow TV is the place to watch India vs Zimbabwe in the US.

Willow TV is available from most cable providers. Not got cable? No worries. Willow TV is also accessible through Sling TV.

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India vs Zimbabwe will be live streamed in India on the Star Sports Network (TV) and online on Jio Hotstar.

Indian residents traveling overseas who want to watch their usual Cricket World Cup coverage can just pick up a good VPN and live stream the action.

The best way to access every stream of the T20 World Cup in Pakistan is through Tamasha. That includes the India vs Zimbabwe game.

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Prime Video will show India vs Zimbabwe in Australia.

Even better, members can access the games at no extra cost to their usual subscription. Subscriptions cost

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As usual, Sky Sport is the place to catch all your India vs Zimbabwe action in New Zealand

If you don't have Sky Sport already, you can also watch the action with a Sky Sport Now pass, which costs NZ

The India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup match will be shown on Super Sport in South Africa.

You'll need to get a DStv access package to watch the game, with prices starting at R99 ($5.66) per month for the streaming version.

Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.

When and where is the India vs Zimbabwe Super 8 match?

The India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played on February 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai at 1:30pm GMT / 8:30am ET.

India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh

Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava

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Key Takeaways

• How to watch India vs Zimbabwe: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match

• Do-or-die Super 8 clash as defending champions India face fearless Zimbabwe challenge

• When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission

• India vs Zimbabwe: Thursday, February 26 at 8:30am ET / 1:30pm GMT