Sachin Tendulkar impressed with India's intent in Zimbabwe win: Take this rhythm ahead
India Today
T20 World Cup: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India's intent after their must-win win vs Zimbabwe. Tendulkar urged the Suryakumar Yadav-led side to carry the same rhythm into the West Indies clash, which will be a must-win for their semi-final hopes.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised India’s intent after their must-win Super 8 victory over Zimbabwe and urged the team to carry the same momentum forward.
India stayed alive in the T20 World Cup 2026 with a commanding 72-run win over the Sikandar Raza-led Zimbabwe in Chennai, posting their highest total of the tournament and showing the urgency the situation demanded. Taking to X after the game, Tendulkar summed it up simply: must-win games test temperament, and India showed plenty.
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“Must-win games reveal temperament. 256 revealed plenty! Highest total of this T20 World Cup, and what stood out was the intent throughout the game today. Well played, India, take this rhythm into the next game. Congratulations to Zimbabwe as well on a great tournament!”
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