West Indies have won all their matches in group-stage games as they were undefeated in Group C after being placed with England, Italy, Scotland and Nepal. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, were drawn with Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland and Oman.
Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI is a predicted playing XI for both the teams ahead of the upcoming encounter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Zimbabwe will play their first match of their Super 8 campaign against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI – Match 44, Super 8 Group 1 | ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Brian Bennett and Tadivanashe Marumani
For Zimbabwe, opening batsman Brian Bennett has been their best performer across all formats and was a major contributor to some of the brilliant innings played against Zimbabwe. Bennett not only helped him with the bat but has also been the architect of his batting innings. Wicketkeeper batsman Marumani also often gives the team a solid start in the powerplay.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (captain), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa.
Dion Myers is also a very explosive batsman in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Zimbabwe batting lineup. All-round captain Sikandar Raza is the driving force behind Zimbabwe’s batting line-up. Others included a mixed team of all-rounders, including Ryan Burl, who was promoted to the batting order first.
Bowlers: Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadja, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe’s main strength lies in their bowling unit, consisting mainly of right-arm fast bowler Brad Evans and second fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, bowling with both the new and old balls. Wellington Masakadja and experienced Graeme Cremer are the two spinners in the team.
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Brian Bennett, Tadivanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
West Indies Playing XI vs Zimbabwe – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Openers: Brandon King and Shai Hope
Unlike recent years, where West Indies have struggled to perform well with the bat, Brandon King and captain Shai Hope form a distinct set at the top of the order. While King is crucial to the batting order, Hope has made a bigger contribution with the bat. However, he performed aggressively for the first time in the previous match against Nepal.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder.
Left-handed batting specialist Shimron Hetmyer has been in some form since being promoted up the batting order. Sherfane Rutherford is the other key player in the middle order, and he will be supported by batsmen like Roston Chase, Rovman Powell and aggressive all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder. With the ball too, Holder is undoubtedly the most important player for West Indies.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph
Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Moti are two important spinners who serve from the front line against their opponents. While Shamar Joseph is the only frontline pacer in the team, he is crucial in the death overs. Moti’s spin has proven effective against the batsmen.
West Indies playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Moti, Shamar Joseph.
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