West Indies Post a Record-Breaking Total
Tekkabuzz999 Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell smashed 122 runs off just 52 balls for the third wicket as West Indies piled up a massive 254 for six — the second-highest total in Men’s T20 World Cup history. Hetmyer was electric, blasting 85 off 34 balls (7 fours, 7 sixes), while Powell added a powerful 59 off 35 deliveries. Their explosive partnership turned the Super Eight Group 1 clash at Wankhede Stadium into a run-scoring spectacle, overwhelming Zimbabwe with relentless stroke play.
West Indies struck 19 sixes and 16 fours in total. After racing to 115 in the first 10 overs, they accelerated further, hammering 139 runs in the final 10. Only three overs passed without a boundary as Zimbabwe’s bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught.
Hetmyer and Powell Dominate the Middle Overs
After Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza chose to chase, hopes were high that Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava could exploit the conditions. An early opportunity slipped away when a catch was dropped at deep square-leg, giving Hetmyer a lifeline that proved costly.
The left-hander responded with brutal leg-side hitting, including a stunning 108-metre six off Raza that soared into the North Stand’s top tier. Powell, initially measured in his approach, soon joined the assault with calculated aggression. Together, they dismantled Zimbabwe’s attack and shifted the momentum completely in West Indies’ favor.
Spin Twins Seal a Comprehensive Victory
Facing a daunting target, Zimbabwe faltered under mounting scoreboard pressure. Despite a spirited 43 off 21 balls from Brad Evans, the chase never gained real traction. The required rate climbed rapidly, forcing risky strokes and resulting in regular wickets.
Left-arm spin twins Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie methodically broke through Zimbabwe’s lineup, combining to bowl them out for 147 in 17.4 overs. West Indies secured a commanding 107-run victory — a dominant statement performance in the Super Eight stage, blending power, precision, and Caribbean flair.
