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.