The T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights points table saw major changes after a dominant performance by West Indies, who crushed Zimbabwe in a high-scoring encounter, significantly boosting their net run rate (NRR) and overall standings.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and chose to bowl first in Mumbai, hoping to restrict the Caribbean side early. Fast bowlers Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani delivered a disciplined opening spell, reducing West Indies to 29-1 in four overs, including a crucial dropped chance of Shimron Hetmyer.
However, once the Powerplay ended, the match completely shifted in West Indies’ favor. The team reached 55-2 after six overs, before Hetmyer launched a brutal counterattack. The left-hander dismantled Zimbabwe’s spin attack, racing to a stunning half-century in just 19 balls. The Windies smashed 60 runs in the four overs after Powerplay, sending shockwaves through the bowling unit.
Back-to-back 19-run overs off Dion Myers and Brad Evans further accelerated the scoring. Hetmyer looked set for a record-breaking century before being dismissed for an explosive 85 off just 34 balls. Captain Rovman Powell added momentum with a blazing 59, while powerful finishing from Sherfane Rutherford (31)* and Romario Shepherd (21) propelled West Indies to a mammoth 254-6, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.
This emphatic victory significantly strengthened West Indies’ position in the Super Eights standings, making them strong contenders for the semi-finals, while Zimbabwe suffered a major setback in their qualification hopes.
