On 23 February, the Super-8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 saw West Indies face Zimbabwe at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Although Zimbabwe suffered a heavy 107-run defeat, history was made by their players Brad Evans and Richard Ngarava.
Evans and Ngarava Rewrite History
The pair forged a remarkable 44-run partnership for the 10th wicket against West Indies—the highest-ever 10th wicket stand in T20 World Cup history. No team had previously recorded such a partnership for the last wicket in World Cup history.
Brad Evans showcased explosive batting with a strike rate exceeding 200, scoring 43 runs off just 21 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes. Richard Ngarava remained unbeaten on 7 runs from 6 balls, including a six.
Match Summary
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza, after winning the toss, chose to bowl first. West Indies capitalized, posting 254 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Shamar Hetmyer led the charge, scoring a blistering 85 runs at a strike rate of 250, smashing 7 fours and 7 sixes. For Zimbabwe, Richard Ngarava and Blessing Muzarabani claimed 2 wickets each.
Chasing a target of 255, Zimbabwe collapsed to 147 all out in 17.4 overs. Brad Evans top-scored for his team with 43 runs. For West Indies, Shamar Joseph was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets to seal a comprehensive victory.
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