Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium witnessed history on Monday as West Indies demolished Zimbabwe by 107 runs in T20 World Cup 2026. The Caribbean powerhouse racked up 254 for 6 batting first, etching their name in T20 lore with a record-breaking performance against the African side.
At the heart of the carnage was Shimron Hetmyer, whose 34-ball 85 lit up the sky with seven fours and seven sixes. This effort drew him level with Nicholas Pooran’s 17 sixes from the 2024 edition, marking a pinnacle in T20 World Cup history. Rovman Powell’s 59 off 35 (4×4, 4×6) and Sherfane Rutherford’s brisk 31* off 13 provided perfect support.
The innings boasted 19 sixes, equalling Netherlands’ 2014 feat against Ireland for the joint-most in a T20 World Cup innings. West Indies now hold the highest T20I score versus Zimbabwe, eclipsing India’s 234 for 2 set last year.
It’s the third instance of West Indies crossing 250 in T20Is, matching Zimbabwe’s tally while India leads with four. Zimbabwe’s batting imploded in reply, unable to mount any resistance against a fired-up West Indies attack.
This emphatic win underscores West Indies’ return to intimidating form, blending explosive batting with clinical bowling. As the tournament progresses, Hetmyer’s form could prove decisive for the title contenders.