India Defeat Zimbabwe, Keeping Semi-Final Hopes Alive

James Carter | Discover Headlines
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Defending champions India have kept their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive with a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in Chennai.

According to the BBC, India won the match, scoring 256-4 in 20 overs, with opener Abhishek Sharma top-scoring with 55 off 30 balls.

Zimbabwe scored 184-6 in 20 overs, with Brian Bennett registering his third unbeaten half-century of the tournament with 97 from 59 balls.

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Timeline of Events

India had previously gone unbeaten in the group stage, while Zimbabwe had also performed well, but both teams needed a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

The match saw India pile on 256-4, with Hardik Pandya completing a 23-ball half-century with a six off the final delivery of the innings.

Investigation and Aftermath

With this win, India now have two points and will face West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday, knowing that a victory will secure their spot in the last four.

South Africa, who beat West Indies by nine wickets, have maintained their 100% record at the tournament and join England in qualifying for the semi-finals with a game to spare.

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