As Team India gears up to face Zimbabwe in the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2026, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a standout performance from Abhishek Sharma. The explosive left-handed batsman has been struggling to find his rhythm in this prestigious tournament. In India’s last match against South Africa, he managed just 15 runs off 12 balls, hitting two fours and a six, after facing three consecutive ducks earlier in the competition.
Team India’s batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, emphasized the importance of keeping Sharma’s spirits high as they prepare for the crucial encounter. “We lost only one game, which was a competitive one; our batting didn’t perform as expected. Abhishek showed promise in the last game, and it’s counterproductive to dwell too much on one player, as it adds unnecessary pressure. Our focus is to ensure he remains mentally strong,” Kotak stated.
He further noted that while no player can guarantee a stellar performance in their next outing, he remains optimistic about Sharma’s potential. “When he was scoring runs with ease—80s and 100s in just a few balls—no one questioned his form. Once he reconnects with his game, Abhishek will shine again. While there are no guarantees for the upcoming match, I’m confident he’s close to finding his big scoring touch again,” Kotak added.
**T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: India vs Zimbabwe – Full Squads**
**India:** Suryakumar Yadav (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rinku Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma.
**Zimbabwe:** Graeme Cremer, Sikandar Raza (C), Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Dion Myers, Blessing Muzarabani, Tony Munyonga, Brad Evans, Ben Curran, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande (WK), Brian Bennett, Tinotenda Maposa.
(With ANI Inputs)