Zimbabwe vs West Indies Match Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026: Who Will Win?
Zimbabwe take on West Indies in a crucial T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash. Check match prediction, team strengths, key players, and who is likely to come out on top.
Last Updated: 11.50 PM, Feb 22, 2026
Zimbabwe will take on West Indies in the Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on February 23 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. After a terrific performance in the group stages, both teams remained unbeaten. Now, they will look forward to carry the performance and the momentum in the upcoming matches. While Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe, West Indies are led by Shai Hope.
Each and every game is important since they will only get three matches each. Meanwhile, the top two teams from the table will qualify for the semi-finals. Since the competition level is quite high, the teams will look forward to putting up some stellar performances and winning the upcoming matches. The game will start at 7 PM IST.
Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs West Indies, Match 44
Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Date: February 22, 2026
Time: 7 PM IST
Where to watch Zimbabwe vs West Indies match?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Zimbabwe vs West Indies online on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium.
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai offers a batting-friendly pitch, especially in T20 cricket. The surface provides good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play attacking strokes confidently. Pacers may get slight swing early on, but conditions generally favor high scoring. Spinners have limited assistance unless they vary pace effectively. Dew often becomes a major factor in night matches, making chasing easier. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first. Scores of 180+ are common here.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 4
ZIM won: 1
WI won: 3
No result: 0
ZIM vs WI Probable Playing XI
Zimbabwe
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (w), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani
West Indies
Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Key Players to Watch
Zimbabwe
1. Sikandar Raza: Sikandar Raza’s experience and all-round capabilities make him Zimbabwe’s biggest match-winner, as he can stabilize the innings with the bat and provide crucial breakthroughs with the ball in pressure situations.
2. Blessing Muzarabani: Blessing Muzarabani’s height and pace generate extra bounce, making him a threat in the powerplay and death overs, capable of unsettling West Indies’ aggressive batters with consistent line and movement.
West Indies
1. Rovman Powell: Rovman Powell’s explosive power-hitting adds firepower to the middle order, allowing West Indies to accelerate in the final overs and put pressure on Zimbabwe’s bowlers in high-scoring situations.
2. Akeal Hosein: Akeal Hosein’s accurate left-arm spin can control the run flow during the middle overs, forcing batters into mistakes and providing timely breakthroughs on surfaces that offer assistance to slower bowlers.