The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights Match 44 between Zimbabwe and the West Indies will take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, February 23 because both teams reached this point in the tournament after performing exceptionally.
Zimbabwe has become the tournament’s biggest unexpected success story. The team finished the group stage without losing any matches after they defeated Oman by eight wickets and Australia by 23 runs and chased down 178 runs against Sri Lanka with six wickets remaining.
The opening partnership between Brian Bennett and his batting partners has created a dependable foundation, while Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl have delivered their most effective performances in the middle order. The fast bowlers led by Blessing Muzarabani have maintained their unyielding pressure throughout the match.
The West Indies has demonstrated the same level of aggression through their match performance. They secured first place in their group after winning four consecutive matches against Scotland, England, Nepal, and Italy. Shai Hope has anchored the batting, while Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell have provided the explosiveness that makes this lineup so dangerous.
ZIM vs WI Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 04 |
| ZIM Won | 21 |
| WI Won | 13 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
ZIM vs WI Match Details
| Match | Zimbabwe vs West Indies, Match 44, Super Eights, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, February 23, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
Zimbabwe Team Analysis
Zimbabwe’s opening partnership between Brian Bennett and his batting partners has been a dependable foundation. Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl have delivered effective performances in the middle order, while the fast bowlers led by Blessing Muzarabani have maintained pressure throughout matches. Zimbabwe’s unbeaten group stage run, featuring wins against Oman, Australia, and Sri Lanka, are a testament to their strength.
West Indies Team Analysis
The West Indies has demonstrated aggression throughout the tournament, winning four consecutive matches against Scotland, England, Nepal, and Italy. Shai Hope has anchored the batting, while Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell have provided explosiveness. The team’s pace attack, led by Alzarri Joseph and Obed McKnight, will look to trouble Zimbabwe’s batsmen.
ZIM vs WI Predicted Playing 11s
Zimbabwe (ZIM):
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King, Shai Hope (w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
