West Indies delivered a masterclass in T20 aggression, thrashing Zimbabwe by 107 runs at Wankhede in T20 World Cup 2026. Their 254 for 6 in 20 overs stands as the highest T20I total against Zimbabwe, shattering India’s previous mark of 234 for 2 from 2024.
Shimron Hetmyer’s blistering 85 from 34 balls, adorned with 7 fours and 7 sixes, was the standout. Remarkably, his 17 sixes in this World Cup now match Nicholas Pooran’s record from 2024. Powell hammered 59 off 35, with Rutherford’s 31* off 13 adding fireworks.
The 19 sixes hit in the innings tied the T20 World Cup record set by Netherlands in 2014. West Indies’ third 250-plus T20I score levels them with Zimbabwe, behind leaders India.
From the outset, West Indies dominated. Openers set a brisk pace, but the middle order exploded. Powell and Hetmyer formed a partnership that dismantled the bowling, while Rutherford finished unbeaten.
Zimbabwe’s reply was a disaster, bowled out cheaply as West Indies’ fielding and bowling clicked. This victory reignites memories of their past T20 dominance, positioning them as serious contenders with momentum on their side.