Player of the Match
Player of the Match

Righto, that's that for this game. A comprehensive win for West Indies, who look dominant as ever. If you missed any of the action, Deiva Muthu's report has you covered. That's it from us, though. The games come thick and fast in the competition, so tune in for England-Pakistan tomorrow. We will be live nicely and nearly, but till then, this is me, Ashish, signing off on behalf of Abhijato, Vairavan, and Sudeep.

Shai Hope, West Indies captain: It was a joy to watch. Rovman also added to his run tally. So was great. [Ball gripping] Didn't think it would spin as much as it did today, especially when the leggie bowled in the first innings. The way it was spinning was good to see. [On Motie] We tend to neglect how important time away from the game is. He has used the time away from the game well and has brought something beneficial for us with the wrist spin. Great to see him contributing. [Next game and opening partnership] Yeah, you always want to improve, get better, look better. Not too concerned about King. He's batting well and I am confident about his ability.

Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe captain: [How's the finger?] The plan of action is to go for a scan tomorrow and hopefully it will all be fine. [Change of venue] I think if we think about change in venues, change in country, we will not learn anything, and for me it is very important to learn from this game. We don't want to look for excuses. If we want to go through we have to win in every country, every venue. [Huge target] We thought when we batted, it will stay true but it started to turn. But it was a good learning game. There was a time that myself and Tony were saying that even if the RR gets to 18 we can get it. Motie's spell changed the game. But at this ground, you are never out of the game. [India game] Certainly, even though there are bruises, but we will look to win and earn respect. Both teams have lost and we will try and be better.

Shimron Hetmyer is the Player of the match: [On his innings] Means a lot. More so, because I didn't get a lot in the last game. I just want replicate the things I have been doing in the last two months. [No. 3] Feels good. It is a lot easier now as I have been doing it often. Having the backing from everyone, makes it a more comfortable head space. [Leading six-hitter] I am not thinking too much about it. Feels good to accomplish something like that. We as a team haven't accomplished anything as this is just one game. I have my family back home who have been supporting me and that helps me doing better. [What has worked?] Not overthinking my batting. Been overthinking in the past. Now I am trying to think less and the bat will now do the talking and I react what's in front of me. 10.45pm A target of 255 was always an improbable one but West Indies never let Zimbabwe get anywhere near that score. Forde picked up the first wicket of Marumani, but thereon it was all about the two spin twins - Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie. While Hosein picked up 3 for 28, Motie finished with 4 for 28 and Zimbabwe had no answers. The margin of defeat would have been a lot more if not for Brad Evans' cameo off 43 off 21. He was the last man to fall but this was one-way street through and through. This is a huge win for WI - their second-highest margin of victory in T20Is and they move to the top of the points table with the NRR reading +5.350!

17.4
W
Forde to Evans, OUT, That's that! Evans' fun ends on 43 and West Indies start their Super Eight journey with an NRR-boosting 107-run win. Slower offcutter on off stump, he looks to heave that legside, gets a thick outside off that goes only as far as short third. Forde celebrates, West Indies celebrate and Zimbabwe have been routed in Wankhede

B Evans c Hosein b Forde 43 (36m 21b 2x4 5x6) SR: 204.76

17.3
1
Forde to Ngarava, 1 run, Fuller in length on middle and leg, he nudges to deep midwicket for a run. This is the highest stand of the innings
17.3
1w
Forde to Ngarava, 1 wide, Banged in short on middle stump, he looks for a pull and misses. That is called wide on height,

He goes over the wicket

Craig : "A batter hits back to back sixes and the run rate goes up lol "

17.2
0
Forde to Ngarava, no run, Short of a good length ball on off stump, he gets right behind it and defends to the bowler
17.1
0
Forde to Ngarava, no run, Swing and a miss. Length ball outside off, he has a big swish at it but can't connect

This is the highest tenth wicket stand in all T20 WC games. Here's Forde

END OF OVER:
17 | 18 Runs | ZIM: 145/9 (110 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 8.52, RRR: 36.66)

  • Brad Evans43 (20b)
  • Richard Ngarava6 (3b)
  • Shamar Joseph3-0-35-0
  • Jason Holder3-0-25-1
16.6
6
Joseph to Evans, SIX, Wohoo! Evans, you star. Banged in short outside off, he backs away and ramps this fine and for six more over short third.
16.5
6
Joseph to Evans, SIX, This is sensational ball striking from Evans. Such clean striking from him. Full on middle stump, he backs away and with a full extension of the arms sends it soaring over long-on
16.4
0
Joseph to Evans, no run, Full and down leg again, he tickles this fine to deep fine leg and wanted to take the run. Ngarava sends him back
16.3
0
Joseph to Evans, no run, Full down leg, he works this neatly to deep fine leg who collects this on the bounce
16.2
0
Joseph to Evans, no run, Nails the yorker on middle stump, he gets a thick inside-edge down to deep fine leg. They don't take the run
16.1
6
Joseph to Evans, SIX, WOWZA! Brad Evans, what are you doing so low in the batting order? Full on off stump, he gets right across and nails the scoop for six over deep fine leg

Shamar Joseph is in

Zimbabwe 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st20T MarumaniBJ Bennett
2nd0D MyersBJ Bennett
3rd0RP BurlD Myers
4th32Sikandar RazaD Myers
5th42Sikandar RazaT Munyonga
6th0T MunyongaT Musekiwa
7th7B EvansT Munyonga
8th1AG CremerB Evans
9th1B EvansB Muzarabani
10th44B EvansR Ngarava

ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA33062.259
IND32140.106
WI31220.993
ZIM3030-3.415
Super Eights, Group 2
TeamMWLPTNRR
ENG33061.096
NZ31131.39
PAK3113-0.123
SL3030-1.95
Group A
TeamMWLPTNRR
IND44082.5
PAK43160.976
USA42240.788
NED4132-1.217
NAM4040-3.108
Group B
TeamMWLPTNRR
ZIM43071.506
SL43161.741
AUS42241.523
IRE41230.15
OMA4040-4.845
Group C
TeamMWLPTNRR
WI44081.874
ENG43160.201
SCOT41320.184
ITA4132-1.02
NEP4132-1.349
Group D
TeamMWLPTNRR
SA44081.943
NZ43161.227
AFG42240.889
UAE4132-1.364
CAN4040-2.426