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West Indies Crush Zimbabwe with Record 254 in T20 World Cup

2/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super 8 match at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
They posted a tournament-record 254, led by Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) scoring 85 off 34 and Rovman Powell (West Indies) scoring 59 off 35.
West Indies hit 19 sixes, equalling the most in a T20 World Cup innings.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 as Gudakesh Motie took 4 for 28.

History

Historical Context

The West Indies' T20 World Cup victory in 2016 marked their second title in this format, showcasing their cricketing prowess. Chris Gayle's explosive 100 runs in 47 balls exemplified their dominance. This triumph parallels their recent record-setting performance against Zimbabwe, where they scored 254 runs, reinforcing the West Indies' legacy in T20 cricket and their ability to excel under pressure.

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Story summary

West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super 8 match at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
They posted a tournament-record 254, led by Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies) scoring 85 off 34 and Rovman Powell (West Indies) scoring 59 off 35.
West Indies hit 19 sixes, equalling the most in a T20 World Cup innings.
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 147 as Gudakesh Motie took 4 for 28.

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