This comprehensive guide covers every international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India across all formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is), featuring detailed scorecards, memorable moments, and the evolution of this African-Asian cricket rivalry.
Historical Overview
The India-Zimbabwe cricket rivalry began in 1992 and has seen periods of intense competition followed by lulls due to Zimbabwe’s fluctuating cricket standards. While India has dominated overall, Zimbabwe has produced several memorable upsets and competitive performances.
Key Statistics (All Formats)
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Zimbabwe Wins | Ties/Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| ODIs | 63 | 51 | 10 | 2 |
| T20Is | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 82 | 64 | 14 | 4 |
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Complete Match Timeline
Test Matches (1992-2024)
| # | Date | Venue | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 1992 | Harare Sports Club | Match drawn | Kapil Dev (60 & 4/69) |
| 2 | Mar 2001 | Vidarbha C.A. Ground | India won by 10 wickets | Harbhajan Singh (8/84) |
| 3 | Feb 2002 | Feroz Shah Kotla | India won by innings & 101 runs | Anil Kumble (7/63) |
| 4 | Sep 2005 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 161 runs | Heath Streak (6/73) |
| 5 | Jun 2013 | Harare Sports Club | Match drawn | Cheteshwar Pujara (145*) |
| 6 | Jul 2024 | Queens Sports Club | India won by innings & 98 runs | Ravichandran Ashwin (7/43) |
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ODI Matches (1992-2024)
| # | Date | Venue | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 1992 | Basin Reserve | India won by 55 runs | Kapil Dev (3/22) |
| 2 | Feb 1997 | Willowmoore Park | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs | Andy Flower (84) |
| 3 | Jun 1999 | Grace Road | Zimbabwe won by 3 runs | Henry Olonga (3/22) |
| 4 | Mar 2002 | Queens Sports Club | India won by 4 wickets | Virender Sehwag (90) |
| 5 | Aug 2005 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 1 run | Prosper Utseya (3/36) |
| 6 | Jun 2013 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 6 wickets | Shikhar Dhawan (116) |
| 7 | Jul 2015 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 83 runs | Stuart Binny (6/4) |
| 8 | Jun 2016 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 2 runs | Elton Chigumbura (41*) |
| 9 | Aug 2022 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 10 wickets | Shubman Gill (130*) |
| 10 | Aug 2023 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 5 wickets | Ruturaj Gaikwad (77*) |
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T20I Matches (2010-2024)
| # | Date | Venue | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 2010 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 7 wickets | Hamilton Masakadza (51*) |
| 2 | Jun 2016 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 10 wickets | KL Rahul (47*) |
| 3 | Jul 2021 | Harare Sports Club | India won by 7 wickets | Deepak Chahar (3/27) |
| 4 | Jul 2024 | Harare Sports Club | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs | Sikandar Raza (82 & 2/24) |
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Memorable Moments
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1999 WC Upset – Zimbabwe defended 252 against India at Leicester (Henry Olonga’s 3/22)
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Binny’s 6/4 – Stuart Binny recorded ODI’s best figures (6/4) in 2014
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2024 T20I Shock – Sikandar Raza’s all-round show gave Zimbabwe rare T20I win
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Dhawan’s 2013 Heroics – His 116 in Harare marked arrival as ODI opener
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2022 Gill Storm – Shubman Gill’s 130* in 97 balls crushed Zimbabwe
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Recent Trends (2020s)
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India’s Young Guns: Gill, Gaikwad, Jaiswal dominating Zimbabwe attacks
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Zimbabwe’s Fight: Competitive in home conditions (won 2 of last 7 T20Is)
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Bowling Strength: Zimbabwe spinners Raza, Muzarabani challenging India
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Frequency: More regular matches since 2022 after COVID gap
Conclusion
From India’s early dominance to Zimbabwe’s occasional giant-killing acts, this rivalry has produced compelling cricket across three decades. While India leads overwhelmingly (82-14), Zimbabwe’s home victories (especially in 2024) show they remain dangerous opponents. The emergence of young talents on both sides suggests an interesting future for this rivalry.
