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WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 44, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Match 44, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

West Indies are set to face Zimbabwe in the 44th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Monday, February 23.

Preview

In the 44th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, West Indies (WI) are set to face Zimbabwe (ZIM) on Monday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Zimbabwe have impressed with their performance in the tournament. By defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in their previous match, Zimbabwe secured first place in Group B.
Meanwhile, the West Indies have also won all of their matches so far in the tournament and finished first in Group C. Their attacking style suits Indian conditions beautifully, making them a threat to every side they face in the competition. The two teams will now face each other in the Super 8s and will look to continue their winning streak


Match Information

Zimbabwe vs West Indies, Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X3)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 23 Feb 2026, Mon, 7:00 PM IST ,Mumbai


Probable PlayingXI

Zimbabwe

T Marumani, Tashinga Musekiwa, D Myers, Brian Bennett, RP Burl, Sikandar Raza(C), T Munyonga, B Evans, G Cremer, WP Masakadza, B Muzarabani

Bench: Clive Madande, R Ngarava, Tinotenda Maphosa, BJ Curran

West Indies

Shai Hope(C), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, AJ Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, G Moti-Kanhai

Bench: Johnson Charles, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales


Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- West Indies
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 165


Pitch Report

During this T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium, the average total after batting first has been between 160 and 170. The surface is favourable for stroke play, although bowlers also receive some help, particularly spinners once the game moves into the middle phase

Captains- 8.5

Jason Holder- WI | ALL-ROUNDER

Jason Holder is a quality all-rounder and will be one of the top picks for this WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction. He scored 42 runs and also took four wickets in this tournament

Shimron Hetmyer- WI | bat

Shimron Hetmyer is currently performing well for the West Indies. He scored 134 runs at an impressive strike rate of 159 in this tournament.


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Dion Myers- ZIM | BAT- 8.5

Ben Curran- ZIM | BAT


Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 5 : 6

CreditsLeft- 11/100


Tadiwanashe Marumani- 8

Shimron Hetmyer- 9

Sherfane Rutherford- 7.5

Sikandar Raza- 9

Brian Bennett- 9

Brad Evans- 8.5

Gudakesh Motie- 6

Blessing Muzarabani- 8

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 6 : 5

CreditsLeft- 9/100


Tadiwanashe Marumani- 8

Shimron Hetmyer- 9

Sherfane Rutherford- 7.5

Brandon King- 7.5

Sikandar Raza- 9

Brian Bennett- 9

Ryan Burl- 8

Graeme Cremer- 9

Blessing Muzarabani- 8


FAQs – WI vs ZIM, Match 44, T20 World Cup 2026

1. When and where is the West Indies vs Zimbabwe T20 match scheduled?

The match will be played on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

2. How have West Indies and Zimbabwe performed in the tournament so far?

West Indies: Undefeated in Group C, winning against Scotland, England, Nepal, and Italy. Key performers include Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, and Jason Holder.

Zimbabwe: Finished first in Group B, with notable victories over Sri Lanka, Australia, and Oman. Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett, and Blessing Muzarabani have been standout players.

3. What are the pitch and playing conditions at Wankhede Stadium?

The pitch is balanced. Average first-innings scores range from 160–170. Batters can play freely, but spinners gain an advantage in the middle overs. Early swing or seam may assist bowlers slightly.

5. Where can we see the WI vs ZIM Live Match & Stream today?

We can watch the live stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).


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