West Indies Vs Zimbabwe: Windies crush Zimbabwe by 107 runs to open Super 8 in Mumbai
West Indies overwhelmed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai to begin the Super 8 stage, posting 254-6 — the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history — as they notched a fifth straight victory in the tournament. The west indies vs zimbabwe result moves the Windies to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate and marked a comprehensive all-round display.
West Indies Vs Zimbabwe: scoreboard and match figures
West Indies finished on 254-6 in their innings, a score noted as the second-highest in T20 World Cups. Shimron Hetmyer struck a rapid fifty inside 19 balls on his way to 85 off 34 deliveries, while Powell contributed 59 from 35 balls. Zimbabwe were dismissed for 147 inside 17. 4 overs, with Regis Evans the top scorer on 43 off 21. Windies bowlers shared the spoils: Gudakesh Motie returned 4-28 and Hosein took 3-28.
Shimron Hetmyer and Powell fuel Windies’ batting onslaught
Hetmyer supplied the tournament-defining acceleration, producing a 19-ball half-century before his 85 ended a standout innings. Powell’s 59 provided valuable support and helped the Windies reach the imposing 254-6 total. That batting depth produced the foundation for a 107-run victory margin.
Gudakesh Motie and Hosein seal Zimbabwe collapse
Motie’s 4-28 and Hosein’s 3-28 undid the Zimbabwe chase; their combined seven wickets removed the backbone of the visiting side’s middle order and ensured Zimbabwe’s innings ended in the 18th over. Evans’ 43 from 21 balls offered resistance but was insufficient against the Windies’ disciplined bowling attack.
Shai Hope and Sikander Raza respond to outcome
West Indies captain Shai Hope praised the collective batting and noted surprise at the amount of turn on the surface: "We all enjoyed that batting performance. When everyone is firing like that, it is such a joy to watch. It is amazing to see everyone contributing now, getting us a high run tally. " He added that the spinners had been able to "utilise it at the backend" and singled out Motie’s return to form, saying the bowler had used time away from the game "wisely" to work on his skills and that it was "great to see him contributing. "
Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza acknowledged the scale of the defeat and stressed learning over excuses: "The plan of action is to go for an extra tomorrow and hopefully everything will be fine, but we will see how it goes. " He declined to be distracted by venue changes, saying, "If we want to go through then we have to play our best cricket at any venue, whether it is here in India or in Sri Lanka. " On a looming match against India in Chennai he added that despite the "bruises" from this game, Zimbabwe would still seek a positive performance because "two teams have lost two games, so both teams have something to prove. "
Group 1 standings, Super 8 implications and commentary
The win gave West Indies five victories from five matches in the tournament and moved them to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate, a measurable effect that strengthens their position heading deeper into the Super 8 stage. What makes this notable is the combination of a record-equalling batting output and a reinvigorated spin department; the high score applied scoreboard pressure, which then allowed Motie and Hosein to accelerate Zimbabwe’s collapse.
Match coverage notes and immediate follow-ups
Match coverage described the contest as "an absolute cracker" and included an editorial aside reflecting on an earlier prediction of an England v Zimbabwe final: "Re: my earlier prediction for an Eng v Zim final. In retrospect, perhaps not. " Readers were invited to follow the next day’s England v Pakistan encounter, with live text coverage scheduled to start at 13: 00 GMT.
Shimron Hetmyer certainly pulled things out of the bag with the bat, while Gudakesh Motie drew plaudits for his exploits with the ball — a combination that underpinned a dominant 107-run victory and left both teams facing sharply different immediate priorities as the Super 8 stage proceeds.
