The stage is set for high octane T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Both of them Zimbabwe and West India reaching Mumbai riding the momentum of an unbeaten run in the group stages, but as the tournament entered the business end, the margin for error evaporated.
Zimbabwe 2026 team has defeated the giants so far Australia and Sri Lanka to claim his place here. Meanwhile, the Windies were clinical, dismantling the opposition with a mix of Caribbean talent and calculated aggression.
The Men in Maroon play with a point to prove energy. Shai Umid and was an anchor Shimron Hetmyer hits the ball at an alarming rate (SR 174.76). Their depth is their greatest weapon; Even if the top order fails, there are finishers like them Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd who can easily clear the Wankhede threads.
Underneath Sikandar RazaZimbabwe have found a new level of tactical maturity. They don’t just rely on individual brilliance; they create pressure through disciplined bowling and smart fielding. Brian Bennett there has been a revelation above and Blessed Muzarabanithey have a world-class pacer who can use the Wankhede bounce to climb steeply.
ZIM vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 23 (Monday); 19:00 IST / 1:30 GMT
- Location: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
ZIM vs WI Head to Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 04| Zimbabwe won: 01 | West Indies won: 03 | No result: 0
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
The Wankhede stadium will be the ‘belt’ for the night clash. True to its reputation, the pitch has a hard, flat surface that allows batsmen to play down the line. Short square boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield make scores above 185 a minimum target.
While the bowlers may find early swing from the Arabian Sea breeze, the major challenge for the bowlers will be the heavy dew expected in the second innings. This makes it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball and gives the chasing team a huge advantage.
Groups
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Quentin Sampson, Johnson Charles
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotene Maposa
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ZIM vs WI, T20 World Cup 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Zimbabwe go first in the toss
- West Indies powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- West Indies total score: 200-210
Case 2:
- West Indies win the toss first
- Zimbabwe powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Zimbabwe total score: 210-220
Match Result: Zimbabwe will win the competition.
