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Indian players have won all three man-of-the-match awards against Zimbabwe with Mayank Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claiming the awards.
Sooryavanshi also claims the Man of the Series award after scoring 151 runs at an average of 50.33.
Zimbabwe was totally dominated, with the Men in Blue having the best numbers.
Full list of Player of the Match winners in each T20I and Player of the Series
1st T20I - Mayank Yadav (India)
Mayank removed Brian Bennett with the very first ball of the series and finished with career-best figures of 2/18 as Zimbabwe were held to 125/7 at Harare. India chased the target down inside 13.2 overs to win by seven wickets and take a 1-0 lead.
2nd T20I - Ishan Kishan (India)
Kishan struck 81 off 44 balls and took two catches behind the stumps as India posted 219/5. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 129 in 17.5 overs, handing the visitors a 90-run win and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
3rd T20I - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (India)
Sooryavanshi made an ecstatic 81 off 44 balls to help India put up 192/5. Zimbabwe looked out of their depth from the very first ball as the hosts lost a wicket in the first delivery before finishing the match at 157/7 at the end of 20 overs and getting India the third win.
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Man of the Match winners in IND vs ZIM T20I 2026 series
Match POTM Winner Team Performance Venue 1st T20I Mayank Yadav India 2/18 in four overs in a win Harare 2nd T20I Ishan Kishan India 81 runs off 44 balls and two catches Harare 3rd T20I Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India 81 runs off 49 balls and one catch Harare MORE: 'I'm liking the vibe here' - Sooryavanshi on scoring runs at Harare after maiden international 50
Who won the Player of the Series in IND vs ZIM T20I 2026?
India's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series after the completion of the three-match series. The 15-year-old finished with 151 runs in three innings at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 196, having also become the youngest player to score a half-century in international cricket.
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