Hetmyer 85 & Powell 59 Power WI to 254/6, Can Zim Chase This Super Eight Total?

In the WI vs Zim Super Eight clash, West Indies exploded from the start, reaching 50 runs in just 5.4 overs in the powerplay, aided by 10 extras. Brandon King (9) and captain Shai Hope (14) provided early stability, setting the platform for a big total.

Shimron Hetmyer then launched a spectacular innings, smashing 85 off 34 balls, including 7 fours and 7 sixes. Rovman Powell complemented perfectly with a powerful 59 off 35 balls, keeping the momentum alive and forming a third-wicket partnership of 100 runs in just 45 balls.

Sherfane Rutherford’s quickfire 31 and Jason Holder’s 13 ensured West Indies finished their innings at 254/6, marking their highest score of the 2026 T20 World Cup and their second-highest total in overall T20 World Cup history. Zimbabwe now faces a massive target and a daunting chase in this high-octane Super Eight clash.

Bowling Efforts by Zimbabwe

Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani claimed two wickets each, while Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer chipped in. Despite the efforts, Zimbabwe struggled to contain the West Indies’ batting explosion and conceded a huge total in the T20 World Cup 2026, making their chase target extremely challenging.

Can Zimbabwe Overcome WI’s Massive T20 Total?

With West Indies setting the T20 World Cup 2026 huge total, fueled by Hetmyer’s big innings and Powell’s power-hitting, Zimbabwe faces a daunting task. Fans are now asking: Will Zimbabwe chase this mammoth score, or has WI’s batting dominance secured another Super Eight win?