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T20 World Cup 2026: West Indies defeats Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Super 8 match at Wankhede, fans react

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west indies Gave a statement of intent by playing an unbeaten innings at the Wankhede Stadium on February 23, 2026 zimbabwe 107 runs on debut t20 world cup 2026 Super 8 stability. The win not only capped the Zimbabwean saga but also saw the Windies rewrite the record books with the highest score ever in the 2026 edition.

Despite Zimbabwe winning the toss and electing to bowl, they were powerless against a ferocious Caribbean batting lineup, which took advantage of Mumbai’s short boundaries to the fullest. The win maintains West Indies’ unblemished record at the Wankhede in the T20 World Cup and keeps them on top of their Super 8 group. With this performance, the two-time champions have indicated that they are the team to beat in the race for the semi-finals.

Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford ignite Wankhede with record-breaking firepower

West Indies posted a magnificent total of 254/6, the second highest in T20 World Cup history, led by an aggressive batting performance. Shimron Hetmyer. After a steady start, Hetmyer performed brilliantly by scoring a half-century in 19 balls and scoring a blistering 85 runs in 34 balls, which included eight sky-scraping sixes. she found a destructive partner Sherfane RutherfordWho provided the pace to the final innings with a quickfire 31 off 13 balls as the Windies conceded 75 runs in the last five overs.

Zimbabwe’s bowlers, who had been disciplined throughout the group stage, looked surprised when the ball went to all parts of the ground, even reliable. blessings to muzarabani Giving heavy runs. Despite being dropped twice, Hetmyer’s ‘X-factor’ innings took Zimbabwe out of the contest before they could even begin the chase. The total of 254 set a huge required run rate of 12.75, leaving the African nation needing a miracle to remain competitive in their first Super 8 appearance on Indian soil.

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Gudakesh Moti and Akeal Hosein netted to destroy Zimbabwe’s target against West Indies

Zimbabwe’s response never found its rhythm as they were bundled out for 147 in 17.4 overs, falling victim to a clinical and disciplined West Indies bowling attack. Akil Hossein Set the tone early, dismantling the top order to restrict Zimbabwe to 20/3 in the first three overs. However, the real star of the second innings was gudakesh pearlWho recorded his career-best T20I figures of 4/28, which also included the prized wicket of the Zimbabwe captain, Sikandar Raza.

Raza’s dismissal on 18 signaled the end of any realistic target, despite a strong late performance. brad evans, Who scored 43 runs in 21 balls to provide some entertainment for the Mumbai crowd. pace pair of Alzarri Joseph And jason holder Holder provided the perfect finishing touch, claiming a sharp catch-and-bowl to wrap up the lower order. This 107-run win is a big boost to West Indies’ net run rate and serves as a reality check for Zimbabwe, who now need to win their remaining fixtures to stay in the competition.

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