West Indies Triumph Over Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup 2026 with Record-Breaking Performance
West Indies' Dominant Victory
In a stunning display, the West Indies triumphed over Zimbabwe by 107 runs during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 23. The Caribbean team set a formidable target of 254 runs, with Shimron Hetmyer contributing a rapid 85 runs off just 34 balls.
Bowling Excellence
Zimbabwe struggled to chase the target, getting bowled out for 147 runs. Gudakesh Motie was the standout bowler for the West Indies, achieving impressive figures of 4 wickets for 28 runs in 4 overs. Akeal Hossein, Matthew Forde, and Jason Holder also played crucial roles, collectively taking six wickets.
Record-Breaking Feats
The West Indies not only secured a win but also made history by posting the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history with their score of 254/6. This surpassed their previous record of 218/5 set against Afghanistan in 2024, falling just short of Sri Lanka's record of 260/7 from 2007.
Six-Hitting Spectacle
The match was a six-hitting extravaganza, with the West Indies smashing 19 sixes, tying the record for the most sixes in a T20 World Cup innings. Hetmyer, Powell, Rutherford, and Shepherd were instrumental in this explosive performance.
Individual Milestones
Shimron Hetmyer made headlines by scoring the fastest fifty by a West Indies player in T20 World Cup history, reaching the milestone in just 19 balls. His performance included seven sixes, equaling the record for the most sixes in a single T20 World Cup edition.
Middle Overs Dominance
The West Indies also excelled in the middle overs, scoring 139 runs for the loss of two wickets, highlighted by a 122-run partnership between Hetmyer and Powell. This performance was just shy of breaking the record for the most runs scored in the middle overs of a T20 World Cup match.
Setting New Benchmarks
With their total of 254/6, the West Indies set a new record for the highest T20I score against Zimbabwe, surpassing India's previous record of 234/2. They also became the third team to score over 250 runs in T20I cricket on three occasions.
Historic Margin of Victory
This victory marked the West Indies' third win by a margin of over 100 runs in T20 World Cup history, surpassing teams like Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, who have two such victories each.