West Indies Vs Zimbabwe: Windies hammer Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai to kick off Super 8s
The latest west indies vs zimbabwe encounter ended in a dominant 107-run win for the Windies, a result that matters because it launched their Super 8 stage campaign with a fifth victory from five in this tournament and moved them to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate.
West Indies Vs Zimbabwe — final margin and context
West Indies sealed a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in Mumbai to start the Super 8 stage. The win was the Windies' fifth in a row in this T20 World Cup, and it elevated them to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate.
Windies post massive 254-6, second-highest World Cup total
West Indies posted 254-6, which stands as the second-highest total in T20 World Cups. Shimron Hetmyer produced a rapid cameo that included a 19-ball fifty before finishing on 85 off 34 balls, while Powell contributed 59 off 35. The innings combined explosive acceleration and sustained scoring to set an imposing target.
Zimbabwe reply, bowling figures and scoring detail
Zimbabwe were dismissed for 147 in 17. 4 overs. Evans top-scored for Zimbabwe with 43 off 21 deliveries. Gudakesh Motie was the leading Windies bowler with 4-28, and Hosein took 3-28, both playing key roles in curtailing the chase and delivering the sizable margin.
Captains' reactions and individual praise
West Indies captain Shai Hope commented on the batting, noting enjoyment at the team's collective contributions and the joy of seeing everyone firing, while observing surprise at how much the ball spun given a surface that felt tougher than others and praise for the spinners utilising the conditions at the end of the innings. On Gudakesh Motie, Hope highlighted the value of time away from the game, calling Motie one of the team's best bowlers across formats, praising his use of the break to work on skills and expressing hope that Motie can continue contributing in upcoming games.
Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza reflected on learning from the result, stressing the importance of taking something from the game and maintaining an attitude focused on learning rather than seeking excuses. He said he was not worried about changes in venues and emphasised that if Zimbabwe want to progress they must play their best cricket at any venue, whether in India or Sri Lanka; he noted that two teams had lost two games and that both had something to prove.
Coverage notes, reaction and what was highlighted
Readers were urged to take a read of Timothy Abraham's report to relive West Indies' stunning 107-run victory over Zimbabwe. The coverage described the match as "an absolute cracker" and said the team enjoyed taking fans through it. Commentary singled out Shimron Hetmyer for pulling things out of the bag with the bat and recommended Gudakesh Motie receive plaudits for his exploits with the ball.
What’s next and viewing note
The match summary invited viewers to return for the next day's action: an England v Pakistan encounter, with live text coverage scheduled to start at 13: 00 GMT. The schedule is presented as part of ongoing tournament coverage; further details about upcoming matches and group permutations were not provided in the available context.
