The India national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team stats showcase one of the most one-sided rivalries in international cricket. India has outplayed Zimbabwe in all formats of the game since the two teams faced each other for the first time in 1983. Although Zimbabwe has pulled off some great surprises in the past, it can be said that India’s performance has been better than that of Zimbabwe in most formats.
Rivalry between the teams has also provided opportunities for young Indian cricketers to make their mark in international cricket, with many of them making their debut during trips to Zimbabwe. Here is a comprehensive stats guide for you.
India vs Zimbabwe Head to Head Record & Stats
Format
Matches
India Won
Zimbabwe Won
Draw/Tie/No Result
Tests
11
7
2
2 Draws
ODIs
66
54
10
2 Tied
T20Is
17
14
3
0
Total
91
72
15
4
India vs Zimbabwe Test Stats
Stat
Record
Matches
11
India Wins
7
Zimbabwe Wins
2
Draws
2
Highest Team Total
India – 609/6 declared
Zimbabwe – 563
Lowest Team Total
India – 173
Zimbabwe – 104
Memorable Test Series
India won the 2005 Test series in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe defeated India twice during the 1998 home series.
Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble dominated several Test encounters.
The first clash between India and Zimbabwe was in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
India got beaten by Zimbabwe in the first game of the 2024 T20I series in India, but India eventually won the series 4-1.
India has won all the bilateral T20I series held between India and Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s best performance against India was in the late 1990s, which saw players like Andy Flower and Heath Streak play their best.
Harare Sports Club has been the venue for most of the India-Zimbabwe international matches.
Final Thoughts
The India national cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team stats clearly highlight India’s dominance across all three international formats. Be it Tests, ODIs, or T20s, India has dominated their counterparts from Zimbabwe by defeating them in the majority of the confrontations. Some of the most outstanding individual performances against Zimbabwe include those by Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, and Virat Kohli. The individual stars for Zimbabwe in these encounters include Andy Flower, Heath Streak, and Sikandar Raza among others.
Despite being a one-sided rivalry for the most part, Zimbabwe has managed to pull off some upsets against India in addition to building their talent through these clashes.
By Stanley Billa 