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West Indies and Zimbabwe will face off in a rare T20I clash on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium, with both teams entering the Super Eights unbeaten in their groups. Zimbabwe, who missed out on the last T20 World Cup, have impressed in Sri Lanka, powered by Blessing Muzarabani’s early breakthroughs and contributions from Brian Bennett and Sikandar Raza, while Brad Evans has also emerged as a key wicket-taker. Having played all their group matches in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe will need to adjust quickly to the Wankhede conditions.
The West Indies lineup looks formidable with in-form batters Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sherfane Rutherford providing a strong top order, supported by three allrounders including a fit Romario Shepherd. Their combination of three fast bowlers and three spinners is well-suited for Mumbai, where pace and spin have both been effective in this tournament. This encounter carries high stakes, as both teams aim to gain momentum ahead of matches against India and South Africa.
In the spotlight will be Blessing Muzarabani, a consistent wicket-taker capable of threatening both with the new ball and at the death, and Shai Hope, the West Indies’ anchor and boundary-hitter who has shown excellent form in recent games. Zimbabwe are unlikely to tinker with their squad, though Richard Ngarava could replace Graeme Cremer if pace is needed. The red-soil Wankhede pitch offers bounce for spinners, and clear skies are expected, setting the stage for a competitive and high-intensity encounter.
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
West Indies: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
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The West Indies lineup looks formidable with in-form batters Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Sherfane Rutherford providing a strong top order, supported by three allrounders including a fit Romario Shepherd. Their combination of three fast bowlers and three spinners is well-suited for Mumbai, where pace and spin have both been effective in this tournament. This encounter carries high stakes, as both teams aim to gain momentum ahead of matches against India and South Africa.
In the spotlight will be Blessing Muzarabani, a consistent wicket-taker capable of threatening both with the new ball and at the death, and Shai Hope, the West Indies’ anchor and boundary-hitter who has shown excellent form in recent games. Zimbabwe are unlikely to tinker with their squad, though Richard Ngarava could replace Graeme Cremer if pace is needed. The red-soil Wankhede pitch offers bounce for spinners, and clear skies are expected, setting the stage for a competitive and high-intensity encounter.
Squads:
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Ben Curran, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava
West Indies: Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
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