India’s heavy defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad has opened up doors for West Indies and Zimbabwe. Now, they have a good chance to make it to the semis of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. But they need to make sure that they have two good wins. These two sides will be up against each other. in the next game of the Super 8 round.
This game will be live from Wankhede Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 23 (Monday) at 7 PM IST. Both sides have entered this round unbeaten, and one of these streaks will be ended with this game. A good win here can increase the chances of one of these two sides of qualification to the semis. Both sides are in good form, and it is expected to be a good contest. Zimbabwe need to contain the powerful West Indian batting lineup, while West Indies will look to made an impact with the bat.
WI vs ZIM: Match Info.
- · Series: ICC T20 World Cup 2026
- · Match: West Indies vs Zimbabwe, Match 44, Super 8
- · Venue Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- · Time: 7:00 PM IST
- · Date: February 23, 2026 (Monday)
WI vs ZIM: Head-to-Head: WI (3) – ZIM (1)
West Indies and Zimbabwe have managed to take on each other four times earlier in T20Is. West Indies have won three games, and Zimbabwe have one win under their belts.
WI vs ZIM: Pitch Report
The wicket at Wankhede Stadium is good for batting, but there is some grip for the bowlers here. Spinners will have something to bowl at here, and slower ones will stick onto the surface. There might be some dew later on, but the wicket overall plays in favor of the batters.
WI vs ZIM: Live Streaming Details
- · TV: Star Sports Network
- · Digital: Jio Hotstar (App or Website)
WI vs ZIM: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Monday evening during the scheduled time will be clear. The humidity will be ranging between 70 and 75 percent, with a 27°C temperature and a wind speed of 16 kmph.
WI vs ZIM: Last Five Results
Zimbabwe: L, W, W, NR, W
West Indies: W, W, W, W, W
West Indies vs Zimbabwe: Predicted XIs:
West Indies: B. King, S. Hope (c) (wk), S. Hetmyer, S. Rutherford, R. Chase, R. Powell, M. Forde, J. Holder, A. Hosein, G. Motie, S. Joseph
Zimbabwe: B. Bennett, T. Marumani (wk), S. Raza (c), R. Burl, D. Myers, T. Munyonga, T. Musekiwa, R. Ngarava, B. Evans, G. Cremer, B. Muzarabani
WI vs ZIM: Players to Watch out for
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza is coming off a MOTM performance in the previous game against Sri Lanka. He is a very smart bowler and takes wickets. With the bat, he scores crucial runs under pressure.
West Indies: Roston Chase has been the batter to look for. He has been scoring runs in almost every game, and it’s a big wicket for the options.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe Today’s Match Prediction: West Indies have the power with the bat, which Zimbabwe might not have. But Zimbabwe have the consistency. They might not score 200+ totals, but they are a consistent side to score a par total around 170-175. Then, their fast bowlers are doing an exceptional job of taking up early wickets.
West Indies also have fast bowlers, who are contributing, but their bowling attack mainly relies on their spinners. But one thing, which can make a big difference is the condition. West Indies have already played their matches at Wankhede Stadium, while Zimbabwe played their group games in Sri Lanka. Hence, West Indies will be the favorite going into this game.
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