Hetmyer 79*, Powell 49 Fire WI to 169/2, WI Eyeing Record T20 World Cup Total?

West Indies are tearing through Zimbabwe in the WI vs Zim clash, posting 169/2 in just 14 overs, and fans are asking: Will it be the highest score by West Indies in T20 World Cups?

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, West Indies lost Brandon King early for 9 and saw captain Shai Hope depart for 14, leaving them 54/2 in the powerplay.

Shimron Hetmyer then unleashed a brutal counterattack, hammering 79 not out off only 32 balls with seven boundaries and six sixes. His fifty came in just 19 deliveries, giving the innings a massive boost.

Rovman Powell complemented Hetmyer perfectly, remaining unbeaten on 49 off 28 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes. The duo added 100 runs for the third wicket in just 45 balls, sending the run rate soaring.

West Indies raced past 100 in 9.1 overs and reached 150 by 13 overs, leaving Zimbabwe scrambling to contain the carnage. Extras also helped, with 18 runs added so far.

With big hitters like Sherfane Rutherford and Jason Holder yet to come, the question on everyone’s mind: Could this innings rewrite West Indies’ T20 World Cup record books?

If Hetmyer and Powell maintain this scoring momentum, the team is well on course for a mammoth total, potentially surpassing all previous West Indies World Cup innings.