LIVE: West Indies turn on the heat against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe will look to continue their fairytale run as they take on West Indies in the T20 WC Super Eight stage on Monday.
West Indies face a resurgent Zimbabwe side at ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Monday.
After missing out on the T20 World Cup two years ago, Zimbabwe have responded brilliantly, surging into the Super Eight stage unbeaten. They defeated Australia and tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka to finish atop Group B.
Former champions West Indies also arrive in Mumbai full of confidence, having won four out of four matches so far. While Zimbabwe, who were based in Sri Lanka during the group stage, will be playing at the Wankhede for the first time, Shai Hope's team has played two matches at the venue already, and registered wins over England and Nepal.
Zimbabwe v West Indies | Feel The Thrill | Match Preview | T20WC 2026
Unbeaten Zimbabwe and West Indies clash against each other in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 opener. Feel The Thrill with Nikhil Uttamchandani in this Hyundai preview of the contest.
West Indies v Zimbabwe
West Indies welcomed Zimbabwe to their first T20 World Cup Super Eight with a turbo-charged batting performance.
Though the African side was on equal terms early on, restricting West Indies to 55/2 in powerplay, they couldn't keep a lid on the power-packed batting line-up for too long.
Shimron Hetmyer, who was given two lives, including one when was only on nine, made Zimbabwe pay dearly. He brought up his 50 with a six off captain Sikandar Raza. The 19-ball half-century was the fastest by a West Indian batter in T20 World Cups and the joint fastest of this edition.
A fiery knock of 85, off 34 balls and studded with seven fours and seven sixes, finally ended with Brian Bennett holding on to the catch on the boundary off Graeme Cremer.
Shimron Hetmyer lights it up | Player Highlights | T20WC 2026
A blazing innings from Shimron Hetmyer lights up the Mumbai skies against Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
After a steady start, Rovman Powell (59) also shifted into high gear, scoring his 50 in 29 balls. The power-packed West Indies breezed past milestones -- Powell-Hetmyer brought up the joint fastest 100-run partnership in this World Cup and the team crossed the 150-mark inside 13 overs.
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
Raw power from Rovman Powell | T20WC 2026
Rovman Powell showcases brute power as he launches it over the ropes for six against Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
