West Indies made a blistering statement in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, annihilating Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai. The Caribbean flair was on full display as they amassed 254/6, powered by standout performances from their middle order.
Shimron Hetmyer’s 85 off 34 balls – featuring seven fours and an equal number of sixes – was a masterclass in T20 aggression. Supported by Rovman Powell’s 59 off 35 and Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 31 from 13 deliveries, West Indies built an impregnable total. Zimbabwe’s attack, led by Muzarabani and Ngarava’s two wickets each, struggled to contain the onslaught.
The target of 255 unravelled Zimbabwe spectacularly. Brian Bennett departed for 5, Tadiwanashe Marumani for 14, and Ryan Burl for 0. Dion Myers’ counter-attacking 28 off 15 ended abruptly, bowled by Gudakesh Motie, who returned dream figures of 4/28 in four overs.
Sikandar Raza (27 off 20) and Brad Evans (43 off 21) resisted, but Akeal Hosein’s 3/28 sealed the deal. West Indies’ spin duo was unplayable on a turning track, exposing Zimbabwe’s frailties. This victory positions West Indies strongly, while Zimbabwe must regroup swiftly.