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

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Feb 2026, 17:36 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

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 ,Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Broadcast

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Weather Report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Smoke

30.0°C

45% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Zimbabwe

W
NR
W
W
L

West Indies

W
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

292 Runs

6 Matches

2

Shimron Hetmyer

WI - bat

248 Runs

7 Matches

3

Shai Hope

WI - wkbat

217 Runs

7 Matches

4

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

206 Runs

6 Matches

5

Sherfane Rutherford

WI - bat

183 Runs

7 Matches

6

Rovman Powell

WI - bat

149 Runs

7 Matches

1

Shimron Hetmyer

WI - bat

186.47

7 Matches

2

Sherfane Rutherford

WI - bat

179.41

7 Matches

3

Jason Holder

WI - all

174.07

7 Matches

4

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

164.80

6 Matches

5

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

157.58

6 Matches

6

Romario Shepherd

WI - all

156.86

5 Matches

1

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

13 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Gudakesh Motie

WI - bowl

10 Wkts

7 Matches

3

Jason Holder

WI - all

10 Wkts

7 Matches

4

Brad Evans

ZIM - all

10 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Shamar Joseph

WI - bowl

9 Wkts

7 Matches

6

Akeal Hosein

WI - bowl

7 Wkts

6 Matches

1

Matthew Forde

WI - bat

6.25

6 Matches

2

Ryan Burl

ZIM - all

7.83

6 Matches

3

Gudakesh Motie

WI - bowl

7.86

7 Matches

4

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

7.89

6 Matches

5

Wellington Masakadza

ZIM - bowl

8.55

4 Matches

6

Akeal Hosein

WI - bowl

8.58

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Zimbabwe

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

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

West Indies

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

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

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

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

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

165

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8.5
C

Jason Holder WI | ALL

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

9
VC

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.

8

Tadiwanashe Marumani ZIM | BAT

Tadiwanashe Marumani is a fantastic batsman with consistent performances in the top order. He scored 34 runs in his last match against Sri Lanka

9

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Sikander Raza is an excellent all-rounder. He performed outstandingly well recently. He scored a match-winning 46 runs at a strike rate of 173 in the last match against Sri Lanka

9

Brian Bennett ZIM | ALL

He is a marvellous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He scored a brilliant half-century in the last match

7.5

Shamar Joseph WI | BOWL

Shamar Joseph is a right-arm fast bowler and can be expected to reward you with a couple of wickets. He picked up seven wickets in this tournament

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

9

Dion Myers

ZIM | BAT

8.5

Ben Curran

ZIM | BAT

Last Updated On - Feb 23 2026 5:36 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

5 : 6

WI

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Shai Hope

8

Shimron Hetmyer
VC

9

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Sikandar Raza

9

Brian Bennett

9

Jason Holder
C

8.5

Brad Evans

8.5

Gudakesh Motie

6

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Shamar Joseph

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ZIM

6 : 5

WI

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Tadiwanashe Marumani

8

Shimron Hetmyer

9

Sherfane Rutherford

7.5

Brandon King

7.5

Sikandar Raza
C

9

Brian Bennett
VC

9

Jason Holder

8.5

Ryan Burl

8

Graeme Cremer

9

Blessing Muzarabani

8

Shamar Joseph

7.5

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