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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19:45 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs8.1
Score93 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Dishes out a googly on leg, full in length, clipped to short fine leg for a single.

19:44 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 8 overs 92 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
16061(1WD)60
  • Shimron Hetmyer 53 (20)
  • Rovman Powell 4 (4)
Sikandar Raza1-0-20-0
0
Overs7.6
Score92 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, In line of the stumps, full in length, Shimron Hetmyer presses in front and dinks it to the left of the bowler.

19:44 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs7.5
Score92 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! FIFTY FOR SHIMRON HETMYER! Off just 19 balls. Absolute mayhem from Hettie at the Wankhede. Pushed full and around off. Hetmyer gets down and sweeps it over the deep square leg fence for another biggie to get to his milestone. With this, as per the on air commentators, Hetmyer now has the record for scoring the fastest T20 World Cup half century for West Indies.

19:43 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs7.5
Score86 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, WIDE! On a length, down the leg stump line, Hetmyer looks to sweep, but misses.

19:42 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs7.4
Score85 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! 'Catch it' is the cry, but it sails over. Hetmyer is looking absolutely unstoppable. Raza feeds it on a fuller length, on middle, drifting into the batter. Shimron Hetmyer gets properly under it and whips it nonchalantly over deep square leg. The fielder can only watch it sail over his head.

19:42 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs7.3
Score79 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, Nice and full, on middle, Hetmyer pushes it gently back to Sikandar.

19:41 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs7.2
Score79 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! POWERFUL AND IMPERIOUS! Raza shortens the length, on middle, from around the stump. Shimron Hetmyer gets deep into the crease and nails the pull shot behind deep mid-wicket for a 91-meter biggie.

19:41 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs7.1
Score73 - 2

Sikandar Raza to Rovman Powell, Flat and full, on the off stump, Powell pushes it wide of cover for a single.

19:41 (IST) Feb 23

Spin from both ends? Yes, Sikandar Raza brings himself into the attack now.

19:40 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 7 overs 72 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
121166
  • Shimron Hetmyer 35 (15)
  • Rovman Powell 3 (3)
Graeme Cremer1-0-17-0
6
Overs6.6
Score72 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! Even better! Tossed up full and around off, Shimron Hetmyer clears the front leg, gets down on his knee and slog sweeps it over wide long on for a huge six. 17 runs off the over.

19:39 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs6.5
Score66 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, SIX! KABOOM! Right into the slot, full and on leg, Shimron Hetmyer advances down the track and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a massive 93-meter six.

19:38 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs6.4
Score60 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Full on the stumps, pushed down to long on for a single.

19:38 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs6.3
Score59 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, Good length on the leg stump line. This is tucked off the backfoot through square leg. Muzarabani chases it from short fine leg. One taken.

19:37 (IST) Feb 23
2
Overs6.2
Score58 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Shimron Hetmyer, Fractionally full, on the leg stump line. Shimron Hetmyer gets down on his knee and pulls it to the right of short fine leg. Tashinga Musekiwa from deep square leg rushes to his left and dives to palm the ball back in. It almost ricochets onto the ropes behind, but Musekiwa recovers pretty well and quickly enough to save two for his side.

19:37 (IST) Feb 23
ZIM vs WI Live Score: How Shai Hope departs, giving Zimbabwe the second wicket on the night
West Indies suffer another setback as Shai Hope falls in the powerplay, adding pressure on the batting side. Brad Evans uses the slower ball cleverly, delivering a pace-off length ball that Hope tries to slog across the line. The shot is mistimed and goes high toward deep midwicket, where Brian Bennett sprints across to his left.

Covering plenty of ground, Bennett times his dive perfectly and pulls off a brilliant catch, leaving the crowd impressed by the athletic effort. Hope departs for 14 off 12 balls, having struck two boundaries, but failing to convert his start.

With Hope gone, Rovman Powell walks out to the crease as the right-handed batter, tasked with steadying the innings and rebuilding after early wickets. Drinks are taken as the ground staff roll the rope across the outfield to manage any dew, while Zimbabwe sense an opportunity to tighten their grip on the match.
19:37 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs6.1
Score56 - 2

Graeme Cremer to Rovman Powell, Begins with a leg break, on leg, on a length, Powell hangs back and nudges it wide of square leg for a single.

19:36 (IST) Feb 23

The fielding restrictions are lifted and Zimbabwe straightaway bring on a spinner. Graeme Cremer comes in to replace Richard Ngarava.

19:35 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 6 overs 55 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
01241(1WD)0(W)1
  • Rovman Powell 1 (1)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 20 (11)
Brad Evans1-0-9-1
1
Overs5.6
Score55 - 2

Brad Evans to Rovman Powell, A touch full at 132.5 kph​, Rovman Powell flicks it to deep square leg for a run. West Indies end their Powerplay with 55/2 on the board.

19:33 (IST) Feb 23

DRINKS! Talk about Zimbabwe's catching in the deep and Brian Bennett simply doesn't miss a chance. West Indies have gotten off to a bit of a flier but Zimbabwe will be decently pleased as they have sent both openers packing inside the Powerplay. Shimron Hetmyer, though, has come out all guns blazing and with him already getting a life thanks to a dropped catch, he will be key as we head into the middle overs. Zimbabwe will hope that their spinners get a bit of grip and extra bounce off this Wankhede surface. With that said, Rovman Powell walks out to bat now.

19:32 (IST) Feb 23

That last ball was a very marginal call as seen on the replays and Brad Evans wasn't happy with the wide call either.

19:31 (IST) Feb 23
W
Overs5.5
Score54 - 2

Brad Evans to Shai Hope, OUT! CAUGHT! A screamer of a catch from Brian Bennett and the Chevrons have now dismissed both the openers of West Indies. Evans takes all the pace off by rolling his fingers on the leather. Hits the hard length, over middle and off. Shai Hope swings slightly early to pull it over the leg side, and gets no timing or power due to the lack of pace. Loses his shape as he pulls it aerially toward the left of deep mid-wicket. Brian Bennett comes sprinting across, tracks the ball nicely, dives to his left and takes a fantastic catch. West Indies are 54/2.

19:31 (IST) Feb 23
1wd
Overs5.5
Score54 - 1

Brad Evans to Shai Hope, WIDE! Just outside the tramline, on the off side, full in length. Hope lets it be.

19:30 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs5.4
Score53 - 1

Brad Evans to Shai Hope, FOUR! Hope is finding his rhythm gradually. That in-between length, around off, Shai Hope transfers his weight on the back foot and muscles it to deep extra cover for a cracking boundary. 50 up for West Indies!

19:29 (IST) Feb 23
2
Overs5.3
Score49 - 1

Brad Evans to Shai Hope, In the air... just over! A well-directed short ball, nips away from off with extra bounce. Shai Hope is a bit late on the pull shot and mistimes it off the toe end of the bat. However, he manages to clear mid on for a couple of runs. 

19:29 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs5.2
Score47 - 1

Brad Evans to Shimron Hetmyer, On a good length, on middle, Shimron Hetmyer heaves it off the inner half to the left of deep mid-wicket for an easy single.

19:28 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs5.1
Score46 - 1

Brad Evans to Shimron Hetmyer, Starts from around the stumps. On a length, angling in and around off, Shimron Hetmyer stays put and bunts it down the pitch.

19:28 (IST) Feb 23

Richard Ngarava might have gotten an early wicket, but he never looked settled with his lines. The decision to extend his spell has backfired for Zimbabwe and West Indies are now flying high. Brad Evans was seen getting loose in the last over and he does come on to bowl as well, replacing Blessing Muzarabani.

19:27 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 5 overs 46 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
4(4LB)44104
  • Shai Hope 8 (9)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 19 (9)
Richard Ngarava3-0-27-1
4
Overs4.6
Score46 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shai Hope, FOUR! Timed to perfection. A bit ordinary from Ngarava. Hard length, outside off, Shai Hope stands tall and nails the back foot punch through the mid off and cover gap for a boundary. 17 runs from the over.

19:26 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs4.5
Score42 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shai Hope, Swing and a miss! On a back of a length with extra bounce, angling across the batter. Shai Hope arches back to hit it over covers, but gets beaten on the outside edge.

19:25 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs4.4
Score42 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, The slower one, on off, Shimron Hetmyer pushes it to the left of the mid off fielder. There is a slight hesitation but they both decide to cross over. Raza dives to collect the ball and has a shy at the bowling end, but misses. Hetmyer puts in a desperate dive to get in.

19:24 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs4.3
Score41 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Hetmyer is looking ominous here! Richard goes short and on top of middle and leg. Shimron Hetmyer presses back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a cracking four.

19:23 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs4.2
Score37 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Into the gap! A bit too wide outside off, on a good length, Hetmyer slashes it like a knife and finds the gap through backward point and short third for a boundary.

19:23 (IST) Feb 23
4lb
Overs4.1
Score33 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR LEG BYES! Richard goes short and aims the bodyline, nips in a touch as well. Shimron is rushed on the pull shot, misses. The ball deflects off his body and goes between the keeper and the short fine leg fielder and races to the fence.

19:22 (IST) Feb 23

Time for a bowling change? No, not yet. Richard Ngarava to bowl three overs on the trot here.

19:21 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 4 overs 29 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
041002
  • Shai Hope 4 (7)
  • Shimron Hetmyer 10 (5)
Blessing Muzarabani2-0-10-0
2
Overs3.6
Score29 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shai Hope, Good running! Fuller one and on middle, shaping in. Shai Hope once again makes room to go over covers but gets an inside edge towards deep fine. The batters see the fielder just being a bit casual and steal the second run.

19:21 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs3.5
Score27 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shai Hope, On a length and on off, Shai Hope pushes it towards extra cover.

19:20 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs3.4
Score27 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shai Hope, Swing and a miss! Good length and on middle, nips back in sharply. Shai Hope backs away and looks to go over mid off but misses.

19:19 (IST) Feb 23
1
Overs3.3
Score27 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shimron Hetmyer, DROPPED ON 9! A massive moment in this game! This is banged into the pitch, on middle and leg. Shimron Hetmyer gets inside the line of it to heave it with his front leg up, but does not get the elevation. It flies flat and in the air towards deep backward square leg, where Tashinga Musekiwa moves to his left, gets low but spills it out. Hettie takes a sigh of relief. A single taken as well.

19:18 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs3.2
Score26 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Easy pickings! Blessing Muzarabani bowls this short and down the leg side, a hit-me ball. Shimron Hetmyer swivels and just helps it over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary.

19:18 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs3.1
Score22 - 1

Blessing Muzarabani to Shimron Hetmyer, Back of a length and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer tries to cut it away but chops it down to the off side.

19:17 (IST) Feb 23
ZIM vs WI Live Score: How Richard Ngarava strikes for the first blood in Mumbai
ZIM vs WI Live Score: West Indies lose an early wicket as Richard Ngarava makes an immediate impact with the new ball. Brandon King tries to counterattack but misjudges a clever slower delivery from the Zimbabwe left-arm pacer.

King backs away and attempts a pull shot, but the ball stays a bit short into his body, and he ends up hitting it flat and straight to deep backward square. Tashinga Musekiwa is perfectly placed and completes a straightforward catch, sending King back for 9 off 12 balls, including a six.

King looks visibly disappointed as he walks off, knowing he missed a chance to build an innings. S

himron Hetmyer, the left-handed batter, now comes to the crease, tasked with stabilising the innings and building a partnership as Zimbabwe look to tighten their grip in the early overs.
19:17 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 3 overs 22 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
4(4LB)600(W)41
  • Shimron Hetmyer 5 (2)
  • Shai Hope 2 (4)
Richard Ngarava2-0-14-1
1
Overs2.6
Score22 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, Hard-length delivery, outside off. Shimron Hetmyer looks to push it away but gets a thick outside edge that flies towards deep third for one. 15 runs and a wicket from the over!

19:16 (IST) Feb 23
4
Overs2.5
Score21 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Shimron Hetmyer, FOUR! Gets off the mark in style! Fuller delivery, on middle, angling in. Shimron Hetmyer picks it up, brings his wrists into play and flicks it over mid-wicket for a lovely boundary.

19:15 (IST) Feb 23

Another classic Zimbabwean dismissal in this tournament. They put the fielders in the deep and force the batters to take them on and Brandon King has fallen into the trap here. Shimron Hetmyer walks in at number 3.

19:13 (IST) Feb 23
W
Overs2.4
Score17 - 1

Richard Ngarava to Brandon King, OUT! TAKEN! Richard Ngarava has the last laugh here. He bangs this into the pitch, around leg, takes pace off again, delivering at 101.3 kph. Brandon King backs away to hook it but the ball just gets a bit big on him and does not have room to free his arms. He ends up hitting it flat and aerially straight to deep backward square leg, where Tashinga Musekiwa does not have to move and takes a good catch with a reverse cup. King cannot believe he has found the fielder but he has to go back for yet another low score in this World Cup.

19:13 (IST) Feb 23
0
Overs2.3
Score17 - 0

Richard Ngarava to Brandon King, Nice change of pace! Richard Ngarava sees the batter back away, lands this on a hard length, on middle and leg, takes pace off. Brandon King makes room but only manages to stab it out to short extra cover.

19:11 (IST) Feb 23
6
Overs2.2
Score17 - 0

Richard Ngarava to Brandon King, SIX! BANG! That is a top shot. Short of a length and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter. Brandon King opens up his stance, climbs onto the ball and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for the first biggie of the match.

19:11 (IST) Feb 23
4lb
Overs2.1
Score11 - 0

Richard Ngarava to Brandon King, FOUR LEG BYES! Richard Ngarava is still struggling with his line here. He bowls this fuller but down the leg side, begging to be put away. Brandon King fails to get bat on that but it deflects off his pads and to the fine leg fence for a boundary.

19:10 (IST) Feb 23

A couple of very quiet overs to begin with. It seems like West Indies are looking to see off Blessing Muzarabani and target someone else. Too early to know for certain, though. Here's Richard Ngarava to continue...

19:10 (IST) Feb 23
Score after 2 overs 7 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
011010
  • Shai Hope 2 (4)
  • Brandon King 3 (8)
Blessing Muzarabani1-0-3-0
0
Overs1.6
Score7 - 0

Blessing Muzarabani to Shai Hope, Short of a length and on middle, angling into the body of the batter. Shai Hope gets cramped up for room and can only pat it down the pitch.

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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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