WI vs ZIM Today Match Prediction, T20 World Cup 2026 – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks

WI vs ZIM Match Prediction Super 8 Group 1 Match: West Indies (WI) and Zimbabwe (ZIM) are set to lock horns in the Super 8 Group 1 Match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for West Indies vs Zimbabwe, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Monday, February 23, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India.
WI vs ZIM Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | West Indies is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Shai Hope(WI), Brian Bennett (ZIM) |
| Most Wickets | Shamar Joseph (WI), Blessing Muzarabani (ZIM) |
| Most SIX | West Indies to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Zimbabwe to hit more 4s |
WI vs ZIM Todays Match Prediction & Analysis
West Indies (WI) Team Analysis
West Indies has managed to win all their league matches and finished as a topper in the Group C point table. The West Indies team won the last match against Italy by 42 runs. Shai Hope scored 75 off 46 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford added 24 runs off 15 balls. In the bowling section, Shamar Joseph picked up four wickets.
West Indies Team Strength Players:
Shai Hope provided a quick start, scoring 75 runs off 46 balls in the last match.
Jason Holder is a key all-rounder who has scored 42 runs thus far and grabbed 7 wickets in four matches.
Shimron Hetmyer has been scoring 134 runs thus far at an average of 44.67.
Sherfane Rutherford has been scoring 126 runs thus far at an average of 126.00.
Roston Chase played a crucial inning of 25 runs off 24 balls in the last outing.
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Zimbabwe (ZIM) Team Analysis
Zimbabwe have performed exceptionally well in this tournament so far. They defeated a strong team like Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the last league match.
In the match, Brian Bennett scored 63 off 48 balls, and Sikandar Raza also added 45 off 26 balls. Blessing Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Graeme Cremer picked up two wickets each.
Zimbabwe Team Strength Players:
Brian Bennett provided a quick start, scoring 63 off 48 balls in the last outing.
Tadiwanashe Marumani is a top-order batter who will be responsible for providing a quick start.
Ryan Burl played a helpful knock of 23 runs off 12 balls in the previous encounter.
Sikandar Raza is a solid all-rounder who scored 45 runs on 26 balls.
Blessing Muzarabani, with a total of 9 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker for ZIM.
WI vs ZIM Super 8 Group 1 Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | WI vs ZIM Super 8 Group 1 Match Preview |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | Monday, February 23, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jiohotstar, Star Sports Network |
West Indies vs Zimbabwe: Probable Playing 11
West Indies Probable XI:
Shai Hope (WK/C), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Zimbabwe Probable XI:
Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
West Indies vs Zimbabwe Match: Players To Watch Out For
Who will be the top run scorers for the West Indies today?
Shai Hope is our pick to top-score for West Indies.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Shai Hope | 4 | 4 | 1 | 155 | 75 | 51.67 | 115 | 134.78 | – | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 2. Shimron Hetmyer | 4 | 4 | 1 | 134 | 64 | 44.67 | 84 | 159.52 | – | 1 | 10 | 8 |
| 3. Sherfane Rutherford | 4 | 3 | 2 | 126 | 76 | 126.00 | 70 | 180.00 | – | 1 | 9 | 8 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Zimbabwe today?
Brian Bennett is our pick to top-score for Zimbabwe.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brian Bennett | 3 | 3 | 3 | 175 | 64 | – | 140 | 125.00 | – | 2 | – | 22 |
| 2. Tadiwanashe Marumani | 3 | 3 | – | 90 | 35 | 30.00 | 58 | 155.17 | – | – | 1 | 17 |
| 3. Sikandar Raza | 3 | 3 | 2 | 75 | 45 | 75.00 | 41 | 182.93 | – | – | 5 | 5 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the West Indies in the match?
Pick: Shamar Joseph to take the most wickets for the West Indies.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Shamar Joseph | 4 | 4 | 16 | 124 | 7 | 4/30 | 17.71 | 7.75 | 13.71 | 1 | – | – |
| 2. Jason Holder | 4 | 4 | 12.5 | 110 | 7 | 4/27 | 15.71 | 8.57 | 11.00 | 1 | – | – |
| 3. Romario Shepherd | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 6 | 5/20 | 4.50 | 6.75 | 4.00 | – | 1 | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Zimbabwe in the match?
Pick: Blessing Muzarabani to take the most wickets for Zimbabwe.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Blessing Muzarabani | 3 | 3 | 12 | 71 | 9 | 4/17 | 7.89 | 5.92 | 8.00 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 2. Brad Evans | 3 | 3 | 10.2 | 76 | 8 | 3/18 | 9.50 | 7.35 | 7.75 | – | – | – |
| 3. Richard Ngarava | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 3/17 | 5.67 | 4.25 | 8.00 | – | – | 1 |
West Indies vs Zimbabwe: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect the West Indies to hit more sixes in this match
West Indies vs Zimbabwe, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Zimbabwe to hit more fours in this match.
| Team | Sixes / Match | Fours / Match |
|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 9.00 | 13.00 |
| Zimbabwe | 2.67 | 17.67 |
Who will win today’s WI vs ZIM Super 8 Group 1 Match?
WI has a more experienced and talented batting line-up, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Moreover, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford are in fine form, which is another good sign for the WI.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing West Indies to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.