In an electrifying match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on February 26, the Indian cricket team achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 256 runs against Zimbabwe, setting a new record in the history of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma were instrumental in this victory, both scoring half-centuries, with Pandya finishing unbeaten at 50 runs and Sharma scoring 55 runs. Tilak Varma also contributed significantly, scoring an explosive 44 runs not out, showcasing the team's robust batting lineup.

This impressive score not only marked India’s own best performance in T20 World Cup history, surpassing their previous record of 218 runs, which was set in 2007 against England, but also made it the highest score achieved in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The record-breaking score highlights India's dominance in the tournament, as they overcame the previous highest score set by West Indies against Zimbabwe in Mumbai, which was 254 runs.

India’s achievement is particularly significant as it breaks a long-standing record that had stood for 18 years. While Sri Lanka holds the all-time highest score in T20 World Cup history, this latest performance by India sets a new benchmark for excellence in the tournament. With such powerful displays of batting prowess, the Indian team positions itself as one of the favorites in the tournament, building momentum as they aim for greater success on the world stage.