WI vs ZIM, T20 World Cup 2026 : West Indies Defeated Zimbabwe By 107 Runs

The WI vs ZIM T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match became a one-sided show as the West Indies cricket team thrashed the Zimbabwe national cricket team in Mumbai on Monday. Zimbabwe was left staring at a crushing defeat as they could only manage 127/9 in 16 overs in pursuit of a massive 255. WI won the match by 107 runs, getting a huge

WI vs ZIM: West Indies Post Record 254/6

After being sent in to bat, West Indies showed a batting display for the ages, scoring 254/6 in 20 overs their highest total in the history of T20 World Cup cricket, and the second-highest in the tournament as a whole.

Shimron Hetmyer’s Record-Breaking Knock

Shimron Hetmyer’s knock was nothing short of spectacular, as he smashed:

85 off 34 balls

7 fours and 7 sixes

Fastest fifty by a West Indian in T20 World Cup history (19 balls)

Hetmyer took apart the Zimbabwe spin attack, hitting five sixes in one over off two different bowlers, turning the entire match in West Indies’ favor.

Rovman Powell’s Explosive Support

Rovman Powell played a captain’s innings, scoring:

59 off 35 balls

A 100-run partnership with Hetmyer in just 50 balls

Powell kept the momentum going even after Hetmyer’s departure, ensuring that the Windies reached the 250-run mark.

Late-Over Fireworks

Quick cameos from:

Sherfane Rutherford – 31* off 13

Jason Holder – Two massive sixes

Romario Shepherd – 21 off 10

helped West Indies end their innings on a high note.

Zimbabwe bowlers Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava found it difficult to hold back the tide despite initial success.

WI vs ZIM: Zimbabwe’s Run Chase Falls Apart

Chasing 255, Zimbabwe never got into a rhythm and lost momentum quickly.

Early Setbacks

Brian Bennett sent back for the first time in the tournament

Several wickets in the powerplay

Score: 47/3 after 6 overs

The required run rate soared above 15 per over.

Spin Duo Crush Zimbabwe

The West Indies spinners dominated the middle overs:

Gudakesh Motie 4/28 (including a wicket-maiden)

Akeal Hosein 3/28, including a double-wicket maiden

Motie was briefly on a hat-trick, decimating Zimbabwe’s middle order, including the crucial wicket of captain Sikandar Raza.

Late Resistance in Vain

Some late hitting from Brad Evans and a surprise six from No. 11 Richard Ngarava provided a fleeting moment of excitement, but Zimbabwe were reduced to 127/9 after 16 overs, hurtling towards a crushing defeat by over 100 runs.

Key Moments from WI vs ZIM

Fastest T20 World Cup fifty by a West Indian – Hetmyer (19 balls)

254/6 – West Indies’ highest T20 World Cup total

Motie’s four-wicket haul

Stunning one-handed catch by Jason Holder

100-run partnership in just 50 balls

WI vs ZIM: Why This Match Matters for India

This emphatic victory will work in favor of West Indies’ net run rate. With South Africa already having a large win over India, the semi-final qualification in the Super 8 phase is now largely dependent on the size of the wins.

India may now require:

Wins in the remaining matches

Large victory margins

Favorable NRR scenarios

The WI vs ZIM match may prove to be decisive.

WI vs ZIM Match Summary

Category	Details
Match	WI vs ZIM – T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
Venue	Mumbai
West Indies	254/6 (20 overs)
Top Scorer	Shimron Hetmyer – 85 (34)
Zimbabwe	127/9 (16 overs)
Best Bowler	Gudakesh Motie – 4/28