West Indies vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs, go atop of points table
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 23, 2026, 23:20:54 IST
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West Indies vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 107 runs, go atop of points table

West Indies vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Shimron Hetmyer produced a stunning batting masterclass to lead West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash.

Sent in to bat, Hetmyer unleashed a blistering 85 off just 34 deliveries, hammering seven sixes and seven fours in a display of sheer power and timing.

His innings included the fastest fifty ever scored by a West Indian in a T20 World Cup, setting the tone for a massive team total. West Indies went on to post a towering 254/6 in 20 overs, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

Hetmyer was well supported by Rovman Powell, who struck a fluent 59 as the pair added 122 runs in just 52 balls, completely dismantling the Zimbabwe bowling attack. After their departures, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd continued the onslaught, ensuring the run rate never dipped and pushing the score beyond 250.

Chasing an imposing target, Zimbabwe faltered early and never recovered. Despite a fighting 43 off 21 balls from No. 8 batter Brad Evans, the rest of the batting lineup failed to offer resistance. Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 147 in 17.4 overs.

Gudakesh Motie starred with the ball, picking up 4/28, while Akeal Hosein claimed 3/28 to wrap up a dominant and emphatic win for West Indies.

West Indies vs Zimbabwe Squads:
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa

West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles

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20:19 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs14.1
Score170 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, FIFTY FOR ROVMAN POWELL! A fiery knock from him and it has come in just 29 balls. This is floated, short and around off, Rovman Powell swats it to long on for a single. 

20:16 (IST) Feb 23

DRINKS BREAK. Absolute mayhem at the Wankhede from Hetmyer and Powell. The last three overs have gone for 49 runs, and the signs are looking very, very ominous for Zimbabwe if they don't get a breakthrough now. Even 250 is well and truly on cards if West Indies go about at the same rate. Powell started off a bit slow, but the moment he found the rhythm, he has been unstoppable, even making Hetmyer starved for strike who is batting on 79 off just 32 balls. These two will look to consolidate further and take Zimbabwe completely out of the game with a mammoth score. Graeme Cremer (3-0-28-0) is back on.

20:15 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 14 overs 169 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
161(1WD)2441
  • Rovman Powell 49 (28)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 79 (32)
Brad Evans3-0-38-1
1
Overs13.6
Score169 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, Back of a length and around off, Rovman Powell steers it towards short third and scampers across for a quick one. Back-to-back 19-run overs!

20:14 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs13.5
Score168 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, FOUR MORE! The runs just keep flowing in Mumbai! A bouncer, on middle and leg, pace on. Rovman Powell goes for the pull but gets a top edge now, which flies over short fine for four more runs.

20:14 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs13.4
Score164 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, FOUR! Not where he intended to hit but gets the desired result! Brad Evans decides to go fuller this time, outside off, keeping it away from the batter. Rovman Powell tries to go big down the ground but gets a thin outside edge tha flies over short third for a boundary.

20:13 (IST) Feb 23
WI vs ZIM Live Score: West Indies dominate the Zimbabwe's bowling line-up in Mumbai
Shimron Hetmyer completely takes control of the innings, shifting momentum firmly in West Indies’ favour. He goes after Graeme Cremer with consecutive sixes, then dismantles Sikandar Raza in his opening over, which goes for 20 runs.

Hetmyer races to a blistering 19-ball fifty — the fastest ever by a West Indies batter in T20 World Cup history — as the run rate skyrockets.

West Indies reach 100 in just 9.1 overs, with Hetmyer in full flow and Zimbabwe struggling to contain him.

Tashinga Musekiwa drops another crucial catch in the deep, giving Hetmyer yet another lifeline that proves costly. The Caribbean side continue the onslaught and bring up 150 in just 13 overs, setting themselves up for a massive total and putting Zimbabwe firmly on the back foot.
20:13 (IST) Feb 23
2
Overs13.3
Score160 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, On a length and around the leg stump line, Rovman Powell nudges it off his hips through backward square leg for a brace.

20:12 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs13.3
Score158 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, WIDE! Pulls his length back but down the leg side, takes pace off. Rovman Powell lets it go. Wided.

20:12 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs13.2
Score157 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, SIX! Rovman Powell has taken over the role of aggressor now! This is pitched up and on off, slower as well. Powell picks it early, waits for it before dispatching it over the long off fence for half a dozen more. That also brings up the 100-RUN STAND between these two batters.

20:11 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs13.1
Score151 - 2

Brad Evans to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller one and on middle, Shimron Hetmyer knocks it down to long on for a single.

20:11 (IST) Feb 23

Brad Evans to continue. 2-0-19-1 so far.

20:10 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 13 overs 150 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)41411(1WD)16
  • Rovman Powell 32 (23)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 78 (31)
Dion Myers1-0-19-0
6
Overs12.6
Score150 - 2

Dion Myers to Rovman Powell, SIX! Going, going, gone! Dion Myers misses the yorker and serves this right in the slot, on off. Rovman Powell just extends his arms to reach out for it and launches it high and handsomely, into the second tier over the long off fence for a biggie. 106 METERS! That monstrous six rockets West Indies to 150, the quickest a team has reached that mark in this edition, as Pommie Mbangwa informs on air.

20:09 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs12.5
Score144 - 2

Dion Myers to Shimron Hetmyer, Back of a length and on off, Shimron Hetmyer punches it through covers for a run.

20:08 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs12.5
Score143 - 2

Dion Myers to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE! On a length but once again outside the tramline. Shimron Hetmyer lets it go. Another wide called.

20:08 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs12.4
Score142 - 2

Dion Myers to Rovman Powell, That's absolutely smashed but just for one! Pitched up and around off, Rovman Powell smacks the leather out of the ball but hits it too well and straight to long off. Just a single.

20:07 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs12.3
Score141 - 2

Dion Myers to Rovman Powell, FOUR! The boundaries keep flowing! Dion Myers bangs this into the pitch, on middle, slower again. Rovman Powell rocks back a bit and pulls it away. He does not get all of it but finds the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a boundary.

20:07 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs12.2
Score137 - 2

Dion Myers to Shimron Hetmyer, Hard length and on off, Shimron Hetmyer swats it down to long on for a single.

20:06 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs12.1
Score136 - 2

Dion Myers to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Streaky but they all count! Short of a length and outside off, takes pace off. Shimron Hetmyer slashes hard at it. Gets an outside edge that flies over short third for a boundary.

20:05 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs12.1
Score132 - 2

Dion Myers to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE! Not the ideal start! Good length but way, way outside off. Shimron Hetmyer leaves it alone. Wided.

20:05 (IST) Feb 23

Zimbabwe are in search of a breakthrough and Raza brings on Dion Myers into the attack. He replaces Graeme Cremer.

20:05 (IST) Feb 23
WI vs ZIM Live Score: Catch dropped! Shimron Hetmyer given a lifeline
On the second ball of 12th over, Zimbabwe let Shimron Hetmyer off the hook again as Tashinga Musekiwa puts down another crucial catch in the deep. Brad Evans bowls a clever slower delivery that deceives Hetmyer as he goes for the slog, mistiming it badly off the toe-end.

The ball balloons high towards deep midwicket, and Musekiwa settles under it, but once again he fails to hold on.

It’s the second time he has dropped Hetmyer in the innings, and the frustration is clear.

Musekiwa looks dejected, almost wishing the ground would swallow him, while West Indies breathe a huge sigh of relief as Hetmyer survives yet another scare.
20:04 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 12 overs 131 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
1(1WD)111(1LB)160
  • Rovman Powell 21 (20)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 72 (28)
Brad Evans2-0-19-1
0
Overs11.6
Score131 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, Back of a length and over middle, Powell rocks back to pull but gets an under edge back onto the pads.

20:03 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs11.5
Score131 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, SIX! Oh, that's a fine shot! Hammered into the pitch a bit and angled into the batter, Rovman Powell just hangs back and whips it away, nailing it over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. Ironically, someone in the crowd holds onto the catch.

20:02 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs11.4
Score125 - 2

Brad Evans to Shimron Hetmyer, Very full and outside off, jammed down to mid off for a quick single.

20:02 (IST) Feb 23
1lb
Overs11.3
Score124 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, Hard length on leg, thuds the pads and rolls behind square leg for a leg bye.

20:01 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs11.2
Score123 - 2

Brad Evans to Shimron Hetmyer, DROPPED, AGAIN! Same fielder again as well. Can you believe it? Brad Evans comes around the wicket to the left-hander and bowls a slingy delivery on a fullish length and angles it in from around off. Shimron Hetmyer leans across to get under it and goes for the big heave. Ends up skying it high towards deep mid-wicket, where Tashinga Musekiwa settles under it but puts down an absolute sitter. They get a single as well. Reprieve for Hetmyer on 9 and 70.

20:00 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs11.1
Score122 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, Excellent running. Good length over off, hits the bat high, Rovman Powell just bunts it in front of cover and races through for the single.

20:00 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs11.1
Score121 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, WIDE. A loosener to start the new spell from Evans. Full and spilled down the leg side for an extra.

19:59 (IST) Feb 23

Brad Evans (1-0-9-1) returns into the attack, replacing Sikandar Raza.

19:58 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 11 overs 120 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
011201
  • Rovman Powell 14 (16)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 70 (26)
Graeme Cremer3-0-28-0
1
Overs10.6
Score120 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Full and flat, outside off, Powell comes forward and just shows the full face of the blade, punching it down to long off for a single. Just 5 off it.

19:58 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs10.5
Score119 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Floated up, on a dragged length and around middle, Powell pushes it to the right of the bowler.

19:57 (IST) Feb 23
2
Overs10.4
Score119 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, A mishit but it will land safely. Good length around off, Powell looks to rock back and loft it straight but is a bit undone by the extra bounce. The ball goes to the right of long off, and they pick up a couple of runs.

19:56 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs10.3
Score117 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, Floated up, on middle and leg, Hetmyer goes on one knee and sweeps it to deep square leg for just a single this time.

19:56 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs10.2
Score116 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Slightly dragged length, around middle, knocked down to long on for a single.

19:55 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs10.1
Score115 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Swing and a miss! Tossed up, full ad outside off, this one turns square. Rovman Powell has a wild slog across the line but is beaten by a mile.

19:55 (IST) Feb 23

West Indies are 115/2 at the halfway stage. With 8 wickets still in hand, and Shimron Hetmyer going after everything, 200 is very much on the cards for them. Zimbabwe desperateley need a breakthrough here, but their spinners have not been able to make an impact so far.

19:54 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 10 overs 115 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
61(1WD)41014
  • Shimron Hetmyer 69 (25)
  • Rovman Powell 10 (11)
Sikandar Raza2-0-37-0
4
Overs9.6
Score115 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Easy pickings! Short and wide outside off, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and cuts it hard, between backward point and short third for yet another boundary. Sikandar Raza has gone for 37 runs in his 2 overs so far.

19:54 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs9.5
Score111 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Rovman Powell, Fired in, full and at the stumps, Powell charges down the pitch and drills it to long on for one.

19:54 (IST) Feb 23
WI vs ZIM Live Score: The Shimron Hetmyer show is ON

Shimron Hetmyer lights up the Wankhede with a stunning milestone for West Indies.



Facing Sikandar Raza, Hetmyer gets a quicker delivery fired into middle and leg and drops low to unleash a powerful sweep over square leg for a massive six.



The shot brings up his fifty in style — the fastest half-century ever scored by a West Indies batter in T20 World Cup history.



Hetmyer celebrates animatedly, raising his bat and saluting the crowd, visibly pumped and full of energy.



His aggressive innings turns the momentum back in West Indies’ favour as he continues to dominate the bowling and put Zimbabwe under pressure.

Shimron Hetmyer

is now on 65 off 24, thanks to five 4s, six 6s.

19:52 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs9.4
Score110 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Rovman Powell, A big appeal for LBW, turned down. Sikandar Raza has a word with his keeper and takes the review. The third umpire is called in but UltraEdge quickly confirms that there was an inside edge before the ball hit the pads. Coming to the delivery, this was bowled slightly seam-up and a bit fuller on middle. Rovman Powell looked to block it down the pitch but got an inside edge onto the pads.

19:51 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs9.3
Score110 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, Pushed across the left-hander again, cut away to deep point for a single this time.

19:50 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs9.2
Score109 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Shimron Hetmyer shows his precision now. A tad short and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer hangs back and cuts it behind point and the ball races away to the fence.

19:50 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs9.2
Score105 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE. Quicker again, spilled down the leg side.

19:49 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs9.1
Score104 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! The quicker Raza bowls, the further Shimron Hetmyer sends the ball right now. Fired in flatter and on a length around off and middle, Hettie rocks back and clobbers the ball over deep mid-wicket for a 101-meter biggie. The 100 comes up for West Indies. This also brings up the 50-run partnership between Powell and Hetmyer.

19:49 (IST) Feb 23

Change? No, Sikandar Raza continues even after going for 20 runs in his first over.

19:48 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 9 overs 98 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
114000
  • Rovman Powell 9 (9)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 54 (21)
Graeme Cremer2-0-23-0
0
Overs8.6
Score98 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Beautifully bowled! A leg break, lands it on middle and gets the ball to grip and spin away sharply. Powell plays completely down the wrong line and the ball beats the outside edge by a long way.

19:48 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs8.5
Score98 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, A bit of hesitation between the two batters. Full ad outside off, Rovman Powell pushes it away to point and looks for the single but is sent back.

19:47 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs8.4
Score98 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Nicely flighted, a bit full and around off, Powell opts to block it off.

19:47 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs8.3
Score98 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, FOUR! That's raw power from Powell! Dragged way too short and over middle, Rovman Powell rocks back and muscles the pull wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

19:46 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs8.2
Score94 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, Short and around off, at 83.9 kph. Hetmyer goes across on his back foot and punches it down to long on for one.

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West Indies vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Shimron Hetmyer delivered a breathtaking performance, smashing 85 off just 34 balls to guide West Indies to a dominant 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.

His explosive innings, featuring seven sixes and seven fours, powered West Indies to a massive 254/6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

Hetmyer also registered the fastest fifty for West Indies in the tournament. Rovman Powell provided strong support with 59, and the late surge from Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd further punished Zimbabwe’s bowlers.

In response, Zimbabwe struggled throughout their chase and were bowled out for 147 in 17.4 overs, with Brad Evans top-scoring with 43.

Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein led the bowling attack, sharing seven wickets to seal a comprehensive win for the Caribbean side.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

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