Thursday’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Ahmedabad turned into a forgettable debut for Zimbabwe’s Tinotenda Maposa. Facing India at Narendra Modi Stadium, he bowled the second-most expensive over ever on T20 World Cup debut – 23 runs, including a no-ball and two wides.
India, sent in to bat, feasted. Sanju Samson dismantled Maposa in the third over with ruthless precision: two fours, a six, plus the extras. The carnage etched Maposa into record books, just behind Steve Tikolo’s 25-run over from 2007.
The Indian total soared to 256/4. Abhishek Sharma anchored with 55 off 30 balls, Hardik Pandya bludgeoned 50 off 23, and Tilak Varma’s late fireworks – 44 off 16 – sealed a daunting target.
Zimbabwe managed only 184/6 in pursuit. Brian Bennett’s gritty 97 off 59 stood out amid the collapse. Arshdeep Singh starred for India, claiming 3/24, with Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel adding pressure through key strikes.
Maposa’s nightmare over highlights the fine margins in T20 cricket. India, meanwhile, affirmed their supremacy with a comprehensive victory.