West Indies vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: West Indies Crush Zimbabwe By 107 Runs At Wankhede
Mumbai: West Indies produced a commanding all-round performance at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, dismantling Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a lopsided Super 8 fixture at the T20 World Cup 2026.
Chasing an imposing 255, Zimbabwe never threatened and were bundled out for 147, handing the Caribbean side a thumping victory that underlined their status as one of the tournament’s most feared outfits.
Gudakesh Motie was the standout bowler with figures of 4 for 28, while Akeal Hosein chipped in with 3 for 28. Hosein had set the tone early, ripping through Zimbabwe’s top order to reduce them to three down inside the opening three overs, leaving the chase in tatters from the outset.
The foundation for the win, however, was laid with the bat. Shimron Hetmyer delivered a breathtaking 34-ball 85, including a stunning 19-ball half-century that dismantled Zimbabwe’s spin attack and swung the momentum decisively in West Indies’ favour. Rovman Powell added a punishing 59 as the Caribbean side posted 254/6 the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.
Shai Hope departed for 14, with West Indies losing both openers inside the powerplay after Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza opted to field first following the toss. The Caribbean side made one change to their XI, bringing in Romario Shepherd for Roston Chase.
The result keeps West Indies unbeaten in the tournament. Two-time T20 World Cup champions, they have been dominant throughout, with Hope amassing 155 runs and two half-centuries heading into this fixture, while Hetmyer had contributed 134 runs from the No. 3 position. Jason Holder’s seven wickets further illustrated the team’s depth across departments.
For Zimbabwe, it was a chastening night despite a memorable run to the Super 8 stage. They had entered this phase unbeaten, having stunned Australia and hosts Sri Lanka in the group stage. Young batter Brian Bennett had been central to their surge, leading their run charts with 175 runs and two fifties.
The Wankhede Stadium’s short boundaries and flat deck ultimately played into West Indies’ hands, testing Zimbabwe’s pace attack led by Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans who had taken nine and eight wickets respectively heading into the game.