India’s Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma were jointly awarded the Impact Player of the Match title for their outstanding batting performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against Zimbabwe. Abhishek scored 55 runs off 30 balls, marking his first half-century in the tournament, while Tilak made 44 runs off just 16 balls, breaking his previous struggle.
Team India’s doctor, Rizwan Khan, revealed the winners and explained the decision to name two players as Impact Players. He commended the team’s overall performance, stating that both players displayed exceptional courage and skill. Abhishek expressed gratitude to the coaching staff and captain for their support and belief in him.
In a video released by BCCI, Dr. Khan highlighted the challenges faced by both players before the tournament and praised their remarkable contributions during the match. Abhishek acknowledged the team’s unwavering faith in him, which motivated his comeback, while Tilak credited the support staff for backing him through his struggles.
India is set to play a crucial match against the West Indies at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on Sunday.
