The West Indies have won all their matches in the group-stage games as they were undefeated in Group C after being placed alongside the likes of England, Italy, Scotland and Nepal. On the other hand, Zimbabwe was placed together with the likes of Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland and Oman.
The Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI is a predicted playing XI for both teams ahead of the upcoming clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Zimbabwe will be playing their first game against the West Indies in their Super 8 campaign at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies Playing XI – Match 44, Super 8 Group 1 | ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe Playing XI vs West Indies – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Opener: Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani
Brian Bennett, the opening batter for Zimbabwe, has been their most standout performer across formats, and he was also a major contributor to the standout innings they played against Zimbabwe. Bennett not only helped them with the bat but has also been the anchor of their batting innings. The wicket-keeper batter Marumani also often gives the team a convincing start in the powerplay.
Middle-Order batters and All-rounders: Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa
Dion Myers is also a very explosive batter in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Zimbabwean batting lineup. Captain Sikandar Raza, the all-rounder, is the major force behind the Zimbabwean batting order. The others include the mixed team of all-rounders, which also includes Ryan Burl, who was earlier promoted in the batting order.
Bowlers: Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe’s main strength lies in their bowling unit, which mainly includes Brad Evans, the right-arm fast bowler, and Blessing Muzarabani, the other speedster who has been delivering with both the new and the old ball. Wellington Masakadza and the veteran Graeme Cremer are the two spinners in the side.
Zimbabwe Probable XI: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani.
West Indies Playing XI vs Zimbabwe – ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Opener: Brandon King and Shai Hope
Unlike the recent few years, where the West Indies have struggled to perform well with the bat, Brandon King and Captain Shai Hope form a different set at the top of the order. While King is crucial to the batting order, Hope has been a major contributor with the bat. However, he first fired in against Nepal in the last match.
Middle-Order batters and All-rounders: Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder
Shimron Hetmyer, the left-handed batting specialist, has been showing some form after he was promoted in the batting order. Sherfane Rutherford is the other crucial player in the middle order, and he will be supported by batters like Roston Chase, Rovman Powell and the aggressive all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder. Holder is undoubtedly the most crucial player for the West Indies with the ball as well.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie are the two crucial spinners who serve from the frontline against their opponents. While Shamar Joseph remains the only frontline pacer in the side, he is crucial in the death overs. Motie’s spin has been proven effective against the batters.
West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
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