T20 World Cup 2026: WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, 44th T20 Match
WI vs ZIM Match: The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between West Indies and Zimbabwe on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe (WI vs ZIM) Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs Zimbabwe (WI vs ZIM) |
| League | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Monday, February 23, 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 AM (IST) |
WI vs ZIM Match Preview
Zimbabwe have been one of the unpredictable teams of this tournament. They began their campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket win against Oman and followed it up with a 23-run victory against Australia. Even a rain-abandoned match against Ireland didn't break their momentum, as they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets while chasing 178. Undefeated Zimbabwe's strengths in the group stage have been their bowling and top order. Brian Bennett has anchored the innings brilliantly, while Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl have contributed in the middle overs. Their fast bowling attack, led by Blessing Muzarabani, has consistently taken wickets.
The West Indies have been equally impressive. They topped their group with four impressive victories, easily defeating Scotland, England, Nepal, and Italy. Their batting has been aggressive, with Shai Hope providing stability and players like Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell adding aggressive flair. Having played in Mumbai earlier in the tournament, the Caribbean team will once again be confident of adapting quickly to the conditions there.
WI vs ZIM Fantasy Tips
- Given the pitch's behavior, selecting a top-order batsman will be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers always take very good wickets in the last few overs; they can turn the game around at any time.
- Jos Buttler is the best option for wicketkeeping.
- Spinners can play a big role on this pitch.
WI vs ZIM Head to Head
Four matches have been played between West Indies and Zimbabwe. Of these 4 matches, West Indies have won 3 while Zimbabwe have won 1.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe (WI vs ZIM) Playing 11
West Indies (WI) Probable Playing 11
1. Shai Hope (wicketkeeper) (captain), 2. Brandon King, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Roston Chase, 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Matthew Forde, 9. Akeal Hossain, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Shamar Joseph
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Probable Playing 11
1. 1. Brian Bennett, 2. Tadiwanashe Marumani (wicketkeeper), 3. Ryan Burl, 4. Sikandar Raza (captain), 5. Tashinga Musekiwa, 6. Tony Munyonga, 7. Dion Myers, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Wellington Masakadza, 10. Graeme Cremer, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
WI vs ZIM Probable Best Performers
WI vs ZIM Pitch Report
SL vs ENG Pitch Report in Hindi: Six matches of the 2026 T20 World Cup have been played so far at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The average first innings score has been around 160. Teams batting first have won three matches, while teams chasing have won twice. The pitches haven't been as helpful for batting as they usually are during the Indian Premier League. Bowlers are getting some assistance from the pitches, and batsmen should take their time before going for big shots.
WI vs ZIM Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope (Vice-Captain)
- Batsmen – Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer
- All-rounders – Jason Holder, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett (Captain), Brad Evans, Roston Chase, Ryan Burl
- Bowlers – Blessing Muzarabani, Shamar Joseph
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