Shimron Hetmyer showcased exceptional power-hitting skills, smashing seven sixes and an equal number of fours in a remarkable 34-ball 85 innings. His aggressive performance propelled West Indies to a commanding 107-run win over Zimbabwe in a Group 1 match during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai. Hetmyer’s blitzkrieg helped West Indies set a record team score of 254/6 in 20 overs, the highest in the T20 World Cup 2026 and the second-highest ever in the tournament’s history.
Hetmyer’s explosive innings overshadowed other contributions, including Rovman Powell’s 35-ball 59 and their crucial 122-run partnership for the third wicket. Despite efforts from Zimbabwe’s Sikander Raza and Dion Myer, the target proved insurmountable as Zimbabwe faltered early, reaching only 147 all out in 17.4 overs. West Indies’ bowlers, led by Gudekesh Motie’s 4-28, dismantled Zimbabwe’s batting lineup, securing a comprehensive victory.
The victory significantly boosted West Indies’ Net Run Rate to over 5, complicating India’s path to the semifinals. Hetmyer’s record-breaking performance included the fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in a T20 World Cup, joint-most sixes in the tournament, and propelled West Indies to the second-highest team total in World Cup history. His remarkable display of power-hitting set the stage for upcoming crucial matches against South Africa and India.
