Absolute Carnage: West Indies Smash the Highest Score of the 2026 T20 World Cup Against Zimbabwe
By Crick tv
Updated: Feb 24, 2026 12:23 PM
Look, we all know the West Indies pack a serious punch. But what actually unfolded in the 44th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 wasn't just a cricket match—it was a full-blown demolition derby.
If you missed this Super 8 (Group 1) clash, you missed history being rewritten in absolute fire. The Caribbean kings didn't just beat Zimbabwe; they completely broke the scoreboard, setting a colossal 254/6, which is the highest team total of the entire 2026 season and the second-highest in T20 World Cup history!
Here is the breakdown of how the Windies turned a crucial Super 8 fixture into a highlight reel for the ages.
The Hetmyer Hurricane
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to field, hoping for an early breakthrough. Big mistake.
The West Indies batters stepped onto the pitch with one clear agenda: absolute destruction. The star of the show? Shimron Hetmyer. He didn't just play an innings; he unleashed a hurricane. Smashing a scintillating 85 off just 34 balls, Hetmyer recorded the fastest fifty by a West Indian in T20 World Cup history. With 7 colossal sixes and 7 boundaries, he took the ground dimensions completely out of the equation.
By the end of the 20 overs, they had posted a mammoth 254 runs, officially crowning them the most dangerous batting unit of the tournament.
The Real Stats Breakdown: Pure Dominance
Let's look at the actual numbers that defined this absolute massacre:
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Match Details |
Highlights & Verified Stats |
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Match |
44th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X3) |
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Toss |
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bowl |
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West Indies Total |
254/6 (20 Overs) — Highest of the 2026 Season! 🏆 |
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Zimbabwe Total |
147/10 (17.4 Overs) |
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Result |
West Indies won by a massive 107 runs |
Key Game-Changers:
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The Run Rate Madness: West Indies operated at a mind-boggling run rate of 12.70 per over right from the jump.
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Motie's Masterclass: It wasn't just the batters having fun. Spinner Gudakesh Motie spun a total web around the Zimbabwean lineup, bagging 4 crucial wickets to ensure there was absolutely no miraculous comeback.
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Zimbabwe's Fight: Chasing 255 was always going to be a steep mountain. Brad Evans fought hard lower down the order with a quickfire 43 off 21 balls (smashing 5 sixes!), but folding for 147 in 17.4 overs showed the sheer, crushing pressure of that Windies total.
What This Means for the Super 8s
This match was a massive warning shot to every other team. In the Super 8s, Net Run Rate (NRR) is king. By securing a 107-run victory, the West Indies haven't just earned two points; they’ve skyrocketed their NRR to a commanding +5.350, taking the top spot in Group 1 right over South Africa and India.
Every other team in the tournament is now looking over their shoulder, trying to figure out how to set a field for a lineup that can effortlessly breach the 250-run mark. The swagger is back, the power-hitting is peaking, and the Windies look terrifyingly unstoppable.