Cricket matches between India and Zimbabwe have produced some thrilling encounters over the years. While India has generally dominated, Zimbabwe has pulled off some memorable upsets. This detailed timeline covers their ODIs, T20Is, and Tests, including key statistics, match results, and standout performances.
Zimbabwe gained Test status in 1992, and their first ODI against India was in 1983. Since then, the two teams have faced each other in 63 ODIs, 10 T20Is, and 11 Tests. India has dominated in recent years, but Zimbabwe had a competitive phase in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Below is a comprehensive timeline of their matches, including dates, venues, toss details, scores, results, and Player of the Match awards.
India vs Zimbabwe: Match-by-Match Timeline (Key Matches)
1. First-Ever ODI (1983 World Cup)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 1983 Cricket World Cup |
| Venue | Nevill Ground, Tunbridge Wells |
| Date | June 18, 1983 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Field first |
| India | 266/8 (60 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 235 all out (57 overs) |
| Result | India won by 31 runs |
| Player of the Match | Kapil Dev (175*) |
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2. Zimbabwe’s First ODI Series Win Over India (1998)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Tri-Series (India, Zimbabwe, Kenya) |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | September 26, 1998 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bat first |
| Zimbabwe | 252/6 (50 overs) |
| India | 239 all out (49.3 overs) |
| Result | Zimbabwe won by 13 runs |
| Player of the Match | Alistair Campbell (80) |
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3. 1999 World Cup Upset
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 1999 Cricket World Cup |
| Venue | Grace Road, Leicester |
| Date | May 19, 1999 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Bat first |
| Zimbabwe | 252/9 (50 overs) |
| India | 249 all out (45 overs) |
| Result | Zimbabwe won by 3 runs |
| Player of the Match | Henry Olonga (3/22) |
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4. India’s 5-0 Whitewash (2005)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Zimbabwe ODI Series |
| Venue | Barkatullah Khan Stadium, Jodhpur |
| Date | December 8, 2005 |
| Toss Winner | India |
| Toss Decision | Bat first |
| India | 320/8 (50 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 240 all out (47.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 80 runs |
| Player of the Match | Yuvraj Singh (120) |
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5. Zimbabwe’s T20I Series Win (2016)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Zimbabwe T20I Series |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club |
| Date | June 20, 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Zimbabwe |
| Toss Decision | Field first |
| India | 99/9 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe | 103/5 (16.3 overs) |
| Result | Zimbabwe won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Graeme Cremer (3/18) |
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Head-to-Head Statistics (As of 2024)
ODIs (63 Matches)
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| India Won | 51 |
| Zimbabwe Won | 10 |
| No Result | 2 |
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T20Is (10 Matches)
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| India Won | 7 |
| Zimbabwe Won | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
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Tests (11 Matches)
| Result | Matches |
|---|---|
| India Won | 7 |
| Zimbabwe Won | 2 |
| Draw | 2 |
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