His side suffered a heavy loss to a dominant West Indies team led by Shimron Hetmyer’s 85 off 34 balls and Rovman Powell’s 59 off 35 balls. Despite the change in venue and conditions, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza refused to make excuses for the team’s 107-run defeat in Mumbai.
Hetmyer’s explosive innings, including seven fours and seven sixes, helped West Indies set a formidable total of 254/6 in 20 overs, the highest in the World Cup so far. Zimbabwe’s chase faltered, with Brad Evans’ quick 43 off 21 balls being a notable contribution in their total of 147 all out.
Zimbabwe, known for their upsets against Australia and Sri Lanka, faced a tough challenge. Raza acknowledged the pitch behavior changed during their chase, affecting their strategy. Despite the loss, Raza remains optimistic and plans to undergo a scan for a finger injury sustained during the match.
Looking ahead, Zimbabwe will face India in their next match, with both teams eager for a win after initial defeats in the Super 8 stage. Raza, focusing on improvement, aims to bounce back against the defending champions in Chennai.
