T20 World Cup Standings: West Indies smash 254-6 and rout Zimbabwe by 107 in Mumbai
West Indies crushed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Mumbai to kick off the Super 8 stage, a result that reshaped t20 world cup standings as the Windies moved to the top of Group 1 on net run-rate.
West Indies post 254-6 and hand Zimbabwe a 107-run defeat
West Indies finished on 254-6, the team’s highest total and the second-highest in T20 World Cup history, before bowling Zimbabwe out for 147 in 17. 4 overs. The margin was 107 runs and it marked the Windies’ fifth win from five matches in this tournament.
Shimron Hetmyer’s 19-ball fifty and 85 off 34 after two drops
Shimron Hetmyer accelerated with a 19-ball fifty and went on to score 85 off 34 balls, striking seven sixes. Hetmyer had been dropped twice in the innings—on 9 and again on 70—by Tashinga Musekiwa, a pair of missed chances that allowed him to dominate.
Spin duo Motie and Hosein wreck Zimbabwe; Evans top-scored in reply
Left-arm spinners Gudakesh Motie (4-28) and Akeal Hosein (3-28) did much of the damage as Zimbabwe collapsed to 147 all out. No. 8 Brad Evans top-scored for Zimbabwe with 43 off 21 balls in the reply.
T20 World Cup Standings and what’s next
With the win, West Indies go top of Group 1 on net run-rate, ahead of South Africa, and the result leaves defending champion India and Zimbabwe having lost their opening Super 8 matches. The t20 world cup standings have shifted as teams prepare for the next round of fixtures.
Records, reaction and schedule
West Indies’ batting lineup hit 19 sixes and the match produced 31 sixes in total, a record for men’s T20 World Cups. Hetmyer was named player of the match and said the win “means a lot” and that he is trying to “think less and just let the bat do as much thinking and much talking. ”
West Indies captain Shai Hope praised the innings: “We all enjoyed that batting performance. When everyone is firing like that, it is such a joy to watch. Maybe there is just one batter left to get that big score, but it will all come in time. ” Hope also noted the unexpected turn of spin on the pitch and praised Motie’s return to form: “He has been one of our best bowlers in all formats. It is great to see him coming back after using his time wisely and working on his skills. ”
Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza said the team must learn from the defeat and focus on performance rather than venues, adding: “For me and for Zimbabwe, it is very important that we take at least something out of this result. ”
Television schedules and upcoming matches
Coverage editorial noted the game as “an absolute cracker” in a report by Timothy Abraham and urged readers to follow forthcoming fixtures, including an England v Pakistan encounter with live text coverage starting at 13: 00 GMT. West Indies next face South Africa in Ahmedabad on Thursday, while India take on Zimbabwe in Chennai. The competition final is scheduled for Sunday March 8.
Match summary: West Indies 254-6; Zimbabwe 147 (17. 4 overs). Key performers: Shimron Hetmyer 85, Rovman Powell 59, Gudakesh Motie 4-28, Akeal Hosein 3-28; Brad Evans 43.
