Zimbabwe pacer Brad Evans became the first bowler in T20 history to take a wicket in 28 consecutive innings, surpassing previous records held by Lasith Malinga and Mark Adair, who each had 27.
The remarkable streak of the right-arm fast bowler now places him ahead of current in-form mystery spinner Usman Tariq, who has claimed wickets in 25 consecutive T20 innings.
His record-breaking performance came during a match in which Zimbabwe struggled to contain the aggressive batting of West Indies, demonstrating his resilience despite his team being under constant pressure.
| Bowler | Team | Consecutive Innings with Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Evans | Zimbabwe | 28 |
| Lasith Malinga | Sri Lanka | 27 |
| Mark Adair | Ireland | 27 |
| Usman Tariq | Pakistan | 25 |
West Indies posted a commanding 254 for 6 against Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium, registering the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history with a display of sustained power-hitting dominance.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza’s decision to field first proved costly as West Indies recovered from an early setback and built steady scoreboard pressure through aggressive strokeplay.
After Brandon King fell for nine with the score on 17 on the board, Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope rebuilt confidently, adding 37 runs before Hope departed for 14 off 12 balls.
Hetmyer and Rovman Powell then transformed the contest with a blistering 122-run partnership from 51 deliveries, dismantling Zimbabwe’s bowling attack and shifting momentum decisively in West Indies’ favour.
Hetmyer struck 85 from 34 balls and Powell added 59 from 35, while Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford’s late unbeaten cameos lifted West Indies to a daunting 254.
