West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs on Monday (Feb 23) in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a huge target of 255, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147. Brad Evans top-scored with a quickfire 43 off 21 balls, striking five sixes and two fours. Dion Myers (28) and captain Sikandar Raza (27) also contributed, while Tony Munyonga and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 14 runs each. However, none of the Zimbabwe batters converted their starts into a big innings as the West Indies bowlers maintained tight control throughout.&nbsp;&nbsp;For West Indies, Gudakesh Motie was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with 4/28 in four overs. Akeal Hosein claimed 3/28, while Matthew Forde chipped in with two wickets for 27 runs.&nbsp;Earlier, Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies posted a massive total of 254 for six in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer led the batting with a quick 85 runs off 34 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. Rovman Powell supported him with 59 runs from 35 balls, including four fours and four sixes. Sherfane Rutherford (31 not out off 13 balls) and Romario Shepherd (21 off 10 balls) contributed quick runs at the end to push the score to a good total.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/benfica-winger-gianluca-prestianni-handed-provisional-ban-by-uefa-over-alleged-racism-incident-towards-real-madrid-s-vinicius-1771858990111">Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional ban by UEFA over alleged racism incident towards Real Madrid's Vinicius</a>&nbsp;For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani took two wickets each, while Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer picked up one wicket each. Overall, the West Indies batters showed strong and aggressive hitting.&nbsp;Zimbabwe had a poor start to their chase, losing openers Tadiwanashe Marumani (14) and Brian Bennett (5) early. Ryan Burl was dismissed for duck. Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza tried to rebuild the innings, but both were out within the first 10 overs.&nbsp;With this win, West Indies gained important points and will look to keep up their good form in the upcoming matches.

With this win, West Indies gained important points and will look to keep up their good form in the upcoming matches.

West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs on Monday (Feb 23) in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a huge target of 255, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147. Brad Evans top-scored with a quickfire 43 off 21 balls, striking five sixes and two fours. Dion Myers (28) and captain Sikandar Raza (27) also contributed, while Tony Munyonga and Tadiwanashe Marumani added 14 runs each. However, none of the Zimbabwe batters converted their starts into a big innings as the West Indies bowlers maintained tight control throughout. For West Indies, Gudakesh Motie was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with 4/28 in four overs. Akeal Hosein claimed 3/28, while Matthew Forde chipped in with two wickets for 27 runs. Earlier, Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first. West Indies posted a massive total of 254 for six in 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer led the batting with a quick 85 runs off 34 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. Rovman Powell supported him with 59 runs from 35 balls, including four fours and four sixes. Sherfane Rutherford (31 not out off 13 balls) and Romario Shepherd (21 off 10 balls) contributed quick runs at the end to push the score to a good total. Also Read - Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional ban by UEFA over alleged racism incident towards Real Madrid's Vinicius For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani took two wickets each, while Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer picked up one wicket each. Overall, the West Indies batters showed strong and aggressive hitting. Zimbabwe had a poor start to their chase, losing openers Tadiwanashe Marumani (14) and Brian Bennett (5) early. Ryan Burl was dismissed for duck. Dion Myers and Sikandar Raza tried to rebuild the innings, but both were out within the first 10 overs. With this win, West Indies gained important points and will look to keep up their good form in the upcoming matches.

With this win, West Indies gained important points and will look to keep up their good form in the upcoming matches.

T20 World Cup 2026: Motie’s four-for power West Indies to 107-run win over Zimbabwe

Two wickets and 68 runs with the bat from Sikandar Raza inspired hosts Zimbabwe to beat West Indies by 35 runs in a crunch World Cup Qualifier game in Harare. With this win, Zimbabwe reached the top on the points table with three wins in as many matches, while former two-time World Cup winners West Indies is third on the chart behind the Netherlands in Group A.

After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe got off to a cautious start, with both openers seeing off the new ball and taking their chances on the bad ones. West Indian team made a comeback in the game by picking three wickets inside six overs, including the captain Craig Ervine on 47.

Following Sean Williams’ wicket on 23, Raza and Ryan Burl stitched a 77-run stand for the fifth wicket before Akeal Hosein dismissed Burl on a well-made 50. On the other hand, Raza continued with his good run of form with the bat, completing a fifty at a time when his team needed him the most.

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Kemo Paul returned with two wickets during the fag end before Kyle Mayers dismissed Raza on 68 off 58 balls, who hit six fours and two sixes. Owing to a complete team show with the ball in hand, West Indies wrapped Zimbabwe's innings on 268.

<h2>Raza on rampage in Harare</h2>

West Indies began brilliantly as both openers took the attack to the opposition. Two wickets in quick succession saw their momentum getting derailed. However, Mayers - the aggressor of the two, kept the run-rate intact and completed his fifty in the meantime. When it looked like West Indies might walk away with a comfortable win in this crucial clash, Zimbabwe picked two wickets in Mayers and Shai Hope, with Raza breaking the latter's timber on 30.

While a little partnership between Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell looked like bailing the team out of trouble, upbeat Zimbabwean bowlers didn’t let their shoulders down and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. The tide turned quickly for the hosts after Raza dismissed last recognised all-rounder Kemo Paul on one, reducing the team to 222 for eight.

Senior pacer Chatara wrapped up the formalities with his third wicket of the day after picking up Alzarri Joseph on three as Zimbabwe beat West Indies by 35 runs.

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Two wickets and 68 runs with the bat from Sikandar Raza inspired hosts Zimbabwe to beat West Indies by 35 runs in a crunch World Cup Qualifier game in Harare. With this win, Zimbabwe reached the top on the points table with three wins in as many matches, while former two-time World Cup winners West Indies is third on the chart behind the Netherlands in Group A.

Two wickets and 68 runs with the bat from Sikandar Raza inspired hosts Zimbabwe to beat West Indies by 35 runs in a crunch World Cup Qualifier game in Harare. With this win, Zimbabwe reached the top on the points table with three wins in as many matches, while former two-time World Cup winners West Indies is third on the chart behind the Netherlands in Group A. After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe got off to a cautious start, with both openers seeing off the new ball and taking their chances on the bad ones. West Indian team made a comeback in the game by picking three wickets inside six overs, including the captain Craig Ervine on 47. Following Sean Williams’ wicket on 23, Raza and Ryan Burl stitched a 77-run stand for the fifth wicket before Akeal Hosein dismissed Burl on a well-made 50. On the other hand, Raza continued with his good run of form with the bat, completing a fifty at a time when his team needed him the most. ALSO READ: ICC to announce 2023 ODI World Cup schedule on June 27 - Reports Kemo Paul returned with two wickets during the fag end before Kyle Mayers dismissed Raza on 68 off 58 balls, who hit six fours and two sixes. Owing to a complete team show with the ball in hand, West Indies wrapped Zimbabwe's innings on 268. Raza on rampage in Harare West Indies began brilliantly as both openers took the attack to the opposition. Two wickets in quick succession saw their momentum getting derailed. However, Mayers - the aggressor of the two, kept the run-rate intact and completed his fifty in the meantime. When it looked like West Indies might walk away with a comfortable win in this crucial clash, Zimbabwe picked two wickets in Mayers and Shai Hope, with Raza breaking the latter's timber on 30. While a little partnership between Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell looked like bailing the team out of trouble, upbeat Zimbabwean bowlers didn’t let their shoulders down and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. The tide turned quickly for the hosts after Raza dismissed last recognised all-rounder Kemo Paul on one, reducing the team to 222 for eight. Senior pacer Chatara wrapped up the formalities with his third wicket of the day after picking up Alzarri Joseph on three as Zimbabwe beat West Indies by 35 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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