Social Media Erupts as India Rewrite Record Books as Abhishek, Hardik Star in Run Avalanche

India saw six men bat during this match, with each man contributing between 15 and 30 balls and striking at rates ranging from 158.33 to 275. In total, they hit 17 sixes, which is the greatest number by India in a single T20 World Cup match.

As Zimbabwe anticipated fast bowler assistance, they requested India bat first. Although their assessment of the conditions turned out to be correct, they were not able to carry out their plan nearly as well as their more seasoned Indian counterparts, who restricted them to 33 runs in five overs, after which they were nowhere to be seen again in this encounter.

With their elimination from the tournament, Zimbabwe dropped two expensive catches, bringing their total dropped catches in the Super Eight round to five in just two games, after having dropped only one during the entire first round. Brian Bennett’s 97 not out was the only good thing that Zimbabwe got out of this match.

In comparison to prior matches, Abhishek neither attempted aggressively to play aggressively against fast bowlers, nor did he give up his stumps. After receiving three balls to score an inside-out drive through the space of the covers for four runs, which was also a no-ball that allowed him to receive a free hit for four runs straight, Abhishek forced his way from 33 runs in 13 balls during the powerplay without Zimbabwe playing any spin.

In the slow phase following the close of the power play, Abhishek and Ishan had two overs between them, during which neither player hit a boundary. They did, however, remain calm, as Ishan played power shots while Abhishek played feet and continued to score runs.

Abhishek’s first fifty runs in the World Cup took him only 26 balls, making it the second-slowest of any of his previous 11 scores totalling 50 or more runs in T20I matches If Zimbabwe had converted a couple of basic opportunities, Kishan would currently be out after scoring 26 runs from 19 balls, and Suryakumar out with 8 runs from 4 balls. Instead, they finished with totals of 38 runs from 24 balls and 33 from 13 balls. As a result, this left it nicely set for Hardik Pandya to take the team home, along with Tilak Varma.

Hardik and Tilak were the reasons for the game’s success. Hardik finished off with 50 runs from 31 balls, while Tilak’s first score was only 12 runs. After he arrived at the crease, his first ball hit very well on both sides of the wicket; after that, he demonstrated an ability to hit almost any ball thrown. Hardik was attempting to hit through the line and down the ground, while Tilak was using his power to hit runs.

Here’s How Social Media Reacted

Fans React to Abhishek Sharma’s Knock

Good to see Abhishek Sharma back in form 🔥
Hope he continues his form till final #INDvsZIM

— Divyanshu Kunal (@imD12kunal) February 26, 2026

Social Media Reacts to Abhishek Sharma’s Comeback

The Applause should be as loud as the Disrespect 👏. Well played Champ. Coming into the form at the right time.

— Krish (@Krish_uf) February 26, 2026

Fans React to India’s Batting vs Zimbabwe

Abhishek – 55 (30).
Hardik – 50* (23).
Tilak – 44* (16).
Kishan – 38 (24).
Surya – 33 (13).
Samson – 24 (15).

INDIA POST 256/4 AGAINST ZIMBABWE. pic.twitter.com/tXUr6hFOZT

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 26, 2026

Social Media Erupts After India Put the Second-Highest Total in the T20 WC

"India reaches their highest ever T20 World Cup score! 🇮🇳📈 256/4 is a mountain to climb. Do you think any team can chase this down in a World Cup pressure game? Also, who impressed you the most today—Abhishek for the start or Hardik/Tilak for the finish? 👇🏏 #INDvsZim

— Cric_zone_Update (@GujaratiZ76320) February 26, 2026

Fans React to Zimbabwe’s Fielding

– West Indies vs Zimbabwe Scored 250
– India vs Zimbabwe Scored 256
– South Africa vs Zimbabwe Will Score 300?

Zimbabwe must be regretting 😬😬🤡 pic.twitter.com/MLm1VfgvpN

— Nayan (@Cricket611997) February 26, 2026

Social Media Reacts to India’s Form

Everyone is dangerous now and everyone is in their form. Good signs for India! Well played boys!🏏🇮🇳 #INDvsZIM #T20WorldCup2026

— Cric Memes (@CricMemesonly) February 26, 2026