In the 90s and early 2000s, India and Zimbabwe used to play regularly and contested with each other. Zimbabwe boasted some extraordinary, charismatic, and talented skippers who were exemplary during that era. India vs Zimbabwe head-to-head has always been full of marvelous players whether it is ODI, T20, or test, they show perfection in their skills and talent with extraordinary records. The first face-off between India and Zimbabwe took place in the maiden test held between these two teams in Harare which ended in a draw after the Chevrons and Dave Hogston played a memorable knock of 121 runs.
The encounter between the two nations has been uncommon since Zimbabwe’s plummet down the pecking arrange in the 2010s. Since then things have changed, new cricketing nations have risen a lot and Zimbabwe has had a downfall of sorts, so whenever opportunities come their way, they are on the rise again to capture their status again as a strong team.
India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record In Test
India and Zimbabwe have played a total of 11 tests in which team India has marked its presence and won 7 matches while 2 matches were won by Zimbabwe and the other 2 came up with a draw.
| Total Test Matches | 11 |
| India won | 7 |
| Zim won | 2 |
| India lost | 2 |
| Zim lost | 7 |
| Draw | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
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India vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record At Home Ground in Test
India Record at home ground against Zimbabwe in Test
India has played a total of 5 matches on their home ground in which India has taken charge from the front and won 4 test matches with 1 draw, while on the other side 0 matches were won by the Zimbabwe team in India.
| Total Test Matches | 5 |
| India won | 4 |
| Zim won | 0 |
| India lost | 0 |
| Zim lost | 4 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
Zimbabwe Record at Home Ground against India in Test
Zimbabwe has played a total of 6 matches on their home ground in which Zimbabwe has won only 2 matches and 1 has been drawn.
| Total Test Matches | 6 |
| Zim won | 2 |
| India won | 3 |
| Zim lost | 2 |
| India lost | 2 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
India Vs Zimbabwe Head-to-Head Record At Away Ground In Test
India Record at Away Ground against Zimbabwe In Test
As per the data, India had played 6 test matches on the away ground where they have quite an impressive record against Zimbabwe in tests with the win of 3 matches and 1 draw
| Total Test Matches | 6 |
| India won | 3 |
| Zim won | 2 |
| India lost | 2 |
| Zim lost | 3 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
Zimbabwe Record at Away Ground against India In Test
Zimbabwe had played a total of 5 test matches on the away ground but still, the result did not come in their favour and they lost 4 matches in their away ground with 1 draw.
| Total Test Matches | 5 |
| India won | 4 |
| Zim won | 0 |
| India lost | 0 |
| Zim lost | 4 |
| Draw | 1 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
India vs Zimbabwe Head to Head on Neutral Venues In Test
As per the records, both teams India and Zimbabwe had never played a test on a neutral ground.
| Total Test Matches | 0 |
| India won | 0 |
| Zim won | 0 |
| India lost | 0 |
| Zim lost | 0 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
Zim Vs Ind: Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats & Record
Highest Score By India vs Zimbabwe In Test
India recorded the highest score in their home ground at Nagpur of 609 in 2000 and that test match ended with a draw.
Highest Score by Zimbabwe vs India In Test
Zimbabwe recorded the highest score on the Indian soil at Nagpur of 503 in 2000 and that test match ended with a draw.
Lowest Score By India vs Zimbabwe In Test
The lowest total-ever score by India was 173 and with the lowest total team, India lost the match by 61 runs.
Lowest Score By Zimbabwe vs India In Test
The lowest total-ever score by Zimbabwe was 146 and through it, they lost the match against India.
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Zim Vs Ind: Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Stats & Individual Records
Most Runs & Highest Score In Zim vs Ind Test Rivalry
In the rivalry between India vs Zim, Andy Flower for Zimbabwe scored the most runs; Flower is the leading run-scorer from Zimbabwe, on the other side The Wall “Rahul Dravid scored the most runs for India against Zimbabwe in tests. For Zimbabwe highest scorer was Andy Flower who recorded the leading scorer in tests against India, and for India, Rahul Dravid was the most prolific run-getter in an innings vs Zimbabwe in the Test
| Stats | Zim | Ind |
| Most Runs | Andy Flower ( 1138) | Rahul Dravid ( 979) |
| Highest Score | Andy Flower ( 232) | Rahul Dravid (200) |
Most wickets & Best Bowling In India vs Zimbabwe Test
The Jumbo Jet of India Anil Kumble has the most wickets against Zimbabwe in the test rivalry, while Anil has dismissals 38 batters. Anil Kumble is the leading wicket-taker from India whereas from Zimbabwe Heath Streak used to bother Indian batters with his swing & seam in the test.
For India, Harbhajan Singh produced the most excellent bowling figure in an inning of a test coordinated against Zimbabwe, and for Zimbabwe, Heath Streak conveyed the most excellent bowling spell in an inning of a test, vs India.
| Stats | Zim | Ind |
| Most Wickets | Heath Streak ( 30 wickets ) | Anil Kumble ( 38 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Heath Streak 6/73 | Harbhajan Singh 6/62 |
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline: Test
The test clashes between India and Zimbabwe have been moderate compared to some of cricket’s other historic encounters. Despite being moderate, the test matches between the teams have provided some key moments for the fans to cherish.
1992: First Encounter
First Test Battle
- Date: 18-22 October, 1992
- Venue: Harare
- Outcome: Match Drawn
Key Performers
- Zimbabwe: Dave Houghton, 121 & 41 runs
- India: Sanjay Manjrekar, 104
1998: Zimbabwe’s Historic Win
7-10 October 1998: The year 1998 witnessed a historic win of Zimbabwe against India during the India tour of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe registered a 61-run victory and defeated India for the first time in tests.
2002: India’s Continued Dominance
Zimbabwe Tour of India: India hosted Zimbabwe for a two-test series and registered 2 out of 2 victories. The first test was between 21-25 February 2002, while the 2nd test was between 28 February – 4 March 2002. India won the first test by an innings and 101 runs. Similarly, India registered another victory in the second test by 4 wickets.
2005: Another Victory
Recent Test Battle
- Date: 1st Test (September 13 – 16, 2005), 2nd Test (September 20 – 22, 2005)
- Venue: 1st Test – Bulawayo, 2nd Test – Harare
- Outcome: India won the 2-match series 2-0
Key Performers
- Zimbabwe: Heath Streak, 6 wickets in the series
- India: Rahul Dravid, 175 runs in the series
Player of the series
- Irfan Pathan (21 wickets in the series)
| Date | Series | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 – 10 – 1992 | Ind vs Zim 1992 | Harare | Draw |
| Mar 13 – 3 – 1993 | Ind vs Zim 1993 | Delhi | India |
| Oct 7- 10 – 1998 | Ind vs Zim 1998 | Harare | Zimbabwe |
| Nov 18-22, 2000 | Ind vs Zim 2000 | Delhi | India |
| Nov 25 – 11 – 2000 | Ind vs Zim 2000 | Nagpur | Draw |
| Jun 7 – 6 – 2001 | Ind vs Zim 2001 | Bulawayo | India |
| Jun 15 – 6 – 2001 | Ind vs Zim 2001 | Harare | Zimbabwe |
| Feb 21 – 02 – 2002 | Ind vs Zim 2002 | Nagpur | India |
| Feb 28 – 02 – 2002 | Ind vs Zim 2002 | Delhi | India |
| Sep 13 – 09 – 2005 | Ind vs Zim 2005 | Bulawayo | India |
| Sep 20 – 09 – 2005 | Ind vs Zim 2005 | Harare | India |
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: Last Five Test Matches
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket 2nd Test 2005
20th September 2005
India Won the toss and elected to Field First
Zim – 161& 223
Ind – 366 &19-0
India won by 10 wickets
Man of the Match – Irfan Pathan
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket 1st Test 2005
Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
13th September 2005
Zim Won the toss and elected to Bat First
Zim – 279& 185
Ind – 554
India won by an innings and 90 runs
Man of the Match – Irfan Pathan
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket 2nd Test 2002
28th February 2002
Zim Won the toss and elected to Bat First
Zim – 329&146
Ind – 354 & 126- 6
India won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match – Harbhajan Singh
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket 1st Test 2002
Vidhrabha Association Cricket Ground, Nagpur
21st February 2002
Zim Won the toss and elected to Bat First
Zim – 287 & 282
Ind – 567- 7 (DEC)
India won by an innings and 101 runs
Man of the Match – Anil Kumble
Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket 2nd Test 2001
15th June 2001
India Won the toss and elected to Bat First
Ind – 237 & 234
Zim – 315 & 157 – 6
Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match – Andy Blignaut
