West Indies vs Zimbabwe Pitch Report: In the 44th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the West Indies (WI) will face Zimbabwe (ZIM) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe (WI vs ZIM) Match Details:
- League: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date: February 23, 2026
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Teams: West Indies vs Zimbabwe
WI vs ZIM Match Previews
Zimbabwe have impressed with their performance in the tournament. Defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their previous match, Zimbabwe secured first place in Group B.
The West Indies have also won all their matches so far in the tournament and are in first place in Group C. Their attacking style is well suited to Indian conditions, making them a threat to every team in the competition. Both teams will now face each other in the Super 8s and will look to continue their winning streak.
WI vs ZIM, Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
ZIM vs WI Match Pitch Report: Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is a good batting venue, with good bounce, consistent pace, and a lightning-fast outfield that favors stroke-makers, especially given the short square boundaries.
The evening sea breeze can provide initial swing for seamers, but the pitch flattens out after the powerplay, making it difficult for bowlers to contain runs.
In T20 World Cup 2026 matches played at this venue so far, the average first innings score has been around 156-160, with balanced results (both batting first and chasing teams were equally successful), which favors bowlers despite its high-scoring reputation.
Also Read: T20 WC 2026, Super 8: WI vs ZIM Match 44, Prediction: Who Will Win Todays Match?
Wankhede Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 19 |
| Batting first won: | 9 |
| Bowling first won: | 10 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 172 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 154 |
| Highest Total: | 247/9 |
| Lowest Total: | 88/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 230/8 |
| Lowest Defended: | 143/6 |
WI vs ZIM Match Playing 11
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 2. Brandon King, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Roston Chase, 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Mathew Forde, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Shamar Joseph
Zimbabwe (ZIM) Possible Playing 11: 1. Brian Bennett, 2. Tadiwanashe Marumani(WK), 3. Ryan Burl, 4. Sikandar Raza(C), 5. Tashinga Musekiwa, 6. Tony Munyonga, 7. Dion Myers, 8. Brad Evans, 9. Wellington Masakadza, 10. Graeme Cremer, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
