West Indies delivered a dominant performance against Zimbabwe in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash in Mumbai, piling up a massive 254/6 before ripping through Zimbabwe’s batting line-up.
Chasing a daunting target of 255 runs, Zimbabwe found themselves in deep trouble at 109/9 after 15 overs, staring at a heavy defeat. West Indies spinners Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein wreaked havoc in the middle overs. Motie picked up two wickets and was briefly on a hat-trick, while Hosein bowled a sensational double-wicket maiden.
Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett was dismissed for the first time in the tournament, setting the tone for their collapse.
Hetmyer, Powell Power West Indies To Record Total
Earlier, West Indies produced a batting masterclass after being put into bat. Shimron Hetmyer smashed a blistering 85 off just 34 balls, hitting seven sixes and setting multiple records. He also registered the fastest fifty by a West Indian in T20 World Cup history, reaching the milestone in just 19 balls.
Skipper Rovman Powell provided solid support with 59 off 35 balls, helping West Indies reach a gigantic 254/6 in 20 overs, one of the highest totals of the tournament.
Why This Match Matters For Team India
This clash holds huge implications for Team India’s semi-final qualification hopes. India will need to defeat the winner of this match to stay in contention for a spot in the knockout stage, making the result crucial in the Super 8 standings.