West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the 44th ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 (Super Eights) match at the Wankhede Stadium on 23 February 2026. West Indies scored 254/6 in 20 overs first game and were set a big target in the subsequent 20 overs. Zimbabwe were defeated for 147 in reply, to secure a comfortable 107-run win for West Indies.
West Indies and Zimbabwe were in a crucial Group 1 clash at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai for the 44th Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights stage. Both sides were looking to improve their standing in the fight to make the playoffs. West Indies, who are known for their aggressive T20 cricket, had a potent batting line-up and all-rounders on their side and Zimbabwe were looking to build on their impressive run against a higher ranked opponent. With the match in one of the biggest tournaments in world cricket.
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West Indies Vs Zimbabwe, 44th Match ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Match | WI vs ZIM |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Stage | Super Eights – Group 1 |
| Match Number | 44th Match |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | 23 February 2026 |
| Toss | Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field |
| Result | West Indies won by 107 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shimron Hetmyer |
| West Indies Score | 254/6 (20 overs) |
| Zimbabwe Score | 147 all out (17.4 overs) |
West Indies vs Zimbabwe Match No 44 Super Elite Squad
West Indies Cricket Team
| Player | Role |
| Brandon King | Batter |
| Shai Hope | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| Rovman Powell | Batter |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batter |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| Matthew Forde | All-rounder |
| Akeal Hosein | Bowler |
| Gudakesh Motie | Bowler |
| Shamar Joseph | Bowler |
Zimbabwe Cricket Team
| Player | Role |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| Brian Bennett | Batter |
| Dion Myers | All-rounder |
| Ryan Burl | All-rounder |
| Sikandar Raza | All-rounder |
| Tony Munyonga | Batter |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | Batter |
| Brad Evans | All-rounder |
| Graeme Cremer | Bowler |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Bowler |
| Richard Ngarava | Bowler |
West Indies Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
West Indies Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting Stats)
The Windies’ batting was among the best of the tournament and they scored 254 runs. Brandon King and Shai Hope were unable to capitalize on the powerplay and left the game. Zimbabwe had a fleeting chance of the ball at 54/2. That was short-lived, though, as Shimron Hetmyer put an end to it. The lefty’s power-hitting and timing were spectacular. He hit seven fours and seven sixes off 34 balls. Rovman Powell followed up Shimron Hetmyer with a first-class performance.
The captain also scored 59 runs off 35 balls and kept the pressure on Zimbabwe’s bowlers all day. Hetmyer and Powell’s partnership was defining phase of the innings. West Indies went from a decent position to a match winning position with their stand. Sherfane Rutherford then scored 31 runs off just 13 balls. Romario Shepherd did 21 from 10 balls while Jason Holder hit 13 runs from four deliveries, two of which were sixes. The last over saw West Indies hit many boundaries as they reached the 250-run mark.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Brandon King | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 75.00 |
| Shai Hope (c) † | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.66 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 85 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 250.00 |
| Rovman Powell | 59 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 168.57 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 31* | 13 | 3 | 2 | 238.46 |
| Romario Shepherd | 21 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 210.00 |
| Jason Holder | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 325.00 |
| Matthew Forde | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 21 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 254/6 (20 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – West Indies
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Brandon King | 17/1 | 2.4 |
| Shai Hope | 54/2 | 5.5 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 176/3 | 14.3 |
| Rovman Powell | 194/4 | 16.1 |
| Romario Shepherd | 229/5 | 18.4 |
| Jason Holder | 248/6 | 19.3 |
Zimbabwe Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling Stats)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Richard Ngarava | 4 | 47 | 2 | 11.75 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Brad Evans | 4 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Graeme Cremer | 4 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Sikandar Raza | 3 | 52 | 0 | 17.33 |
| Dion Myers | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19.00 |
Zimbabwe Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Batting Stats)
A target of 255 was always going to be challenging and Zimbabwe’s hopes were dashed from the start. Tadiwanashe Marumani began well, but dropped for 14. Brian Bennett and Ryan Burl soon took the lead, bringing Zimbabwe down to 20/3. Dion Myers came in and played aggresively from the start, registered 28 runs. His aggressive batting brought some momentum to the game for Zimbabwe who ended his innings at the crucial moment with Gudakesh Motie. Captain Sikandar Raza put up a spirited performance, netting 27 runs, two boundaries and two sixes.
But he didn’t have help from the other side. Tony Munyonga added 14 runs, but Motie’s stellar performance got rid of Munyonga and Tashinga Musekiwa in each successive delivery. In the later stages, it was Zimbabwe’s sole saving grace, Brad Evans. The five sixes entertained and the 43 runs from 21 balls were made by him. Unfortunately for Zimbabwe the required rate was already too high. The lower half of the score collapsed and the match ended with the score being 147.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani † | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Brian Bennett | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Dion Myers | 28 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 186.66 |
| Ryan Burl | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sikandar Raza (c) | 27 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 135.00 |
| Tony Munyonga | 14 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 87.50 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brad Evans | 43 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 204.76 |
| Graeme Cremer | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Richard Ngarava | 7* | 6 | 0 | 1 | 116.66 |
| Extras | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 147 all out (17.4 overs) | — | — | — | — |
Fall of Wickets – Zimbabwe
| Wicket | Score | Over |
| Tadiwanashe Marumani | 20/1 | 1.6 |
| Brian Bennett | 20/2 | 2.1 |
| Ryan Burl | 20/3 | 2.4 |
| Dion Myers | 52/4 | 6.4 |
| Sikandar Raza | 94/5 | 10.3 |
| Tashinga Musekiwa | 94/6 | 10.4 |
| Tony Munyonga | 101/7 | 12.2 |
| Graeme Cremer | 102/8 | 13.3 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 103/9 | 14.3 |
| Brad Evans | 147/10 | 17.4 |
West Indies Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling Stats)
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Matthew Forde | 3.4 | 27 | 2 | 7.36 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 28 | 4 | 7.00 |
| Shamar Joseph | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.66 |
| Jason Holder | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Performance |
| Player of the Match | Shimron Hetmyer | 85 (34) |
| Best Batter (WI) | Shimron Hetmyer | Match-winning innings |
| Best Batter (ZIM) | Brad Evans | 43 (21) |
| Best Bowler (WI) | Gudakesh Motie | 4 wickets |
| Best Partnership | Hetmyer & Powell | 122-run stand |
| Turning Point | Hetmyer-Powell counterattack | Shifted momentum completely |
West Indies Vs Zimbabwe, 44th Match Highlights
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza chose to bowl first after winning the toss. It seemed to be a promising choice when Zimbabwe got rid of Brandon King and Shai Hope in the powerplay. But Shimron Hetmyer had other ideas. The left-hander unleashed a powerful counter-offensive and turned the tide in West Indies’ favour. Sacked for pace and spin, he hit the boundaries at his will and had his 50 in just 19 balls. Other end support was superb from Rovman Powell. They created a partnership that went on to make Zimbabwe’s plans for the bowlers look futile, as they took West Indies beyond 150 runs in the 13th over.
The middle and lower order then followed Hetmyer’s exploits to a magnificent 85. West Indies reached the incredible score of 254/6 when Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder strike rates over 200. Zimbabwe was seeking a record chase and they suffered from the disciplined bowling of West Indies, losing wickets frequently. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein provided excellent support with the ball and thus were able to destroy the middle order. West Indies won comprehensively after a brief spell of entertainment by an aggressive 43-run knock from Brad Evans.
- Zimbabwe went first in the game.
- West Indies scored 254 runs in 20 overs.
- Shimron Hetmyer blasted 84 runs from 34 balls.
- Hetmyer hit his fifty in 19 balls.
- Rovman Powell had a great 59.
- Sherfane Rutherford was unbeaten on 31.
- Jason Holder got two sixes in his 4-ball cameo in the match.
- In the final over, the West Indies scored 250 runs to cross the 250-run mark.
- Gudakesh Motie picked four wickets.
- Akeal Hosein took three wickets.
- Brad Evans scored a battlecry 43 runs.
- Zimbabwe were struck out for 147.
- West Indies took a 107-run victory.
- Shimron Hetmyer was declared the Player of the Match.
Conclusion
The WI vs ZIM Super Eights clash showcased West Indies at their destructive best. Following a brief early setback, Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell completely out-bowled Zimbabwe and set the foundation for a huge total of 254 runs. The bowlers then finished the job nicely. The middle order from Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein helped to bring down Zimbabwe’s batting line-up. A target this large was too high for Zimbabwe as they showed glimpses of resistance in Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza and Brad Evans. West Indies improved their T20 World Cup fortunes with a 107-run triumph which also sent a message to all the remaining teams in the tournament.
FAQs
West Indies had won the match by 107 runs.
Shimron Hetmyer was voted the Player of the Match for his 85 off 34 balls.
The West Indies scored 254/6 in 20 overs.
Gudakesh Motie took 4 wickets in this match.
Zimbabwe were bowled out after scoring 147 runs in 17.4 overs.
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