West Indies smash 254, crush Zimbabwe by 107
West Indies hammered 254 for five — the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history — to thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in their Super Eights clash on Sunday, strengthening their push for a semifinal spot.
Batting first, the Caribbean side tore into the attack from the outset, piling on boundaries and racing past 200 with overs to spare. A blistering century from their star opener set the tone, while late fireworks powered them to a daunting 254. “We wanted to dominate the powerplay and never let up,” he said after the match.
Zimbabwe never recovered in the chase and were bowled out well short despite a brief middle-order fightback. Their captain admitted, “That total was always going to be tough.”
A tournament analyst added, “It was one of the most explosive innings seen at this stage.”
The emphatic win boosts West Indies’ net run rate and sends a strong warning to their Super Eights rivals.