ZIM vs WI T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer, spinners dominate as West Indies crush Zimbabwe by 107 runs - Action in Images

Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Shimron Hetmyer lit up the contest with a blistering 85 off just 34 balls, setting the tone for a dominant West Indies performance in the T20 World Cup.

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West Indies cruised to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash on Monday. A dominant display with both bat and ball ensured the Caribbean side stayed in control throughout the contest, comfortably outplaying Zimbabwe in all departments to secure an emphatic win.(Raju Shinde) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

West Indies cruised to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash on Monday. A dominant display with both bat and ball ensured the Caribbean side stayed in control throughout the contest, comfortably outplaying Zimbabwe in all departments to secure an emphatic win.(Raju Shinde)

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Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a stunning assault, hammering 85 off just 34 balls, while Rovman Powell’s 59 powered West Indies to a massive 254/6 - the second-highest team total ever recorded in T20 World Cup history.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a stunning assault, hammering 85 off just 34 balls, while Rovman Powell’s 59 powered West Indies to a massive 254/6 - the second-highest team total ever recorded in T20 World Cup history.(AFP)

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Shimron Hetmyer brought up a breathtaking half-century in just 19 balls, surpassing the 22-ball effort he had registered earlier in the tournament and setting a new benchmark for the fastest fifty in this edition.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Shimron Hetmyer brought up a breathtaking half-century in just 19 balls, surpassing the 22-ball effort he had registered earlier in the tournament and setting a new benchmark for the fastest fifty in this edition.(AFP)

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Rovman Powell played a powerful hand, scoring 59 off 35 balls in an innings that combined timing with brute force. He struck four boundaries along the ground and cleared the ropes four times, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Rovman Powell played a powerful hand, scoring 59 off 35 balls in an innings that combined timing with brute force. He struck four boundaries along the ground and cleared the ropes four times, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.(AFP)

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Sherfane Rutherford (31 not out) provided the finishing touch alongside others to make sure the Windies crossed the 250-run mark as they posted 254/6 in 20 overs.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sherfane Rutherford (31 not out) provided the finishing touch alongside others to make sure the Windies crossed the 250-run mark as they posted 254/6 in 20 overs.(AP)

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Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani was the pick of the bowlers for them with two wickets for 42 runs in his four overs.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani was the pick of the bowlers for them with two wickets for 42 runs in his four overs.(AP)

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Gudakesh Motie spearheaded the bowling effort with impressive figures of 4 for 28, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 while attempting to chase a daunting 255.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Gudakesh Motie spearheaded the bowling effort with impressive figures of 4 for 28, as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 while attempting to chase a daunting 255.(AFP)

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Akeal Hosien was another spinner who made the life difficult for the Zimbabwe batters by claiming three wickets.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Akeal Hosien was another spinner who made the life difficult for the Zimbabwe batters by claiming three wickets.(AFP)

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Zimbabwe's Brad Evans provided some late entertainment to the Wankhede crowd with big shots during a 21-ball 43. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 23, 2026 11:00 pm IST

Zimbabwe's Brad Evans provided some late entertainment to the Wankhede crowd with big shots during a 21-ball 43. (AFP)

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