T20 WC: Not overthinking, letting my bat do the talking, says Hetmyer after 34-ball 85

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) A decision not to overthink about his batting, that he used to do in the past, and a move to the No.3 spot in the batting order seem to have worked wonders for West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer as unleashed a massive blitzkrieg, raining boundaries in a 34-ball 85 in helping West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super 8s clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Monday.

T20 WC: Hetmyer's majestic 85, Motie's 4-fer help Windies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 in Super 8s

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:06 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Shimron Hetmyer produced a masterclass in power-hitting, raining seven sixes and an equal number of fours in a majestic 34-ball 85, as his blitzkrieg helped West Indies romp to a 107-run victory over a totally outclassed Zimbabwe in a Group 1 match in the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Mumbai on Monday.

T20 WC: England are just not going to look at Usman Tariq, says Liam Dawson

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:04 PM

Kandy (Sri Lanka), Feb 23 (IANS) England left-arm spinner Liam Dawson said the two-time champions will not be distracted by the hype surrounding Pakistan's mystery spinner Usman Tariq ahead of Tuesday's crunch T20 World Cup Super Eights clash, adding that the visitors are prepared for the full range of their opposition’s spin arsenal.

T20 WC: Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies post massive 254/6 vs Zimbabwe

IANS | February 23, 2026 9:23 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a power-hitting blitzkrieg, raining sixes in his 34-ball 85, and shared a century partnership with Rovman Powell (59) as the West Indies posted a massive 254/6 against a totally outclassed Zimbabwe in a Group 1 clash in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Shimron Hetmyer blasts fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in T20 WC

IANS | February 23, 2026 8:33 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer put on a dazzling display of power-hitting, racing to a record fastest half-century for a Caribbean batter in the T20 World Cup in their Super 8 Group 1 clash against Zimbabwe at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

IANS | February 23, 2026 6:55 PM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Zimbabwe captain Sikander Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in a Super 8 Group 1 clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

IANS | February 23, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has pointed out key selection and batting decisions that contributed to India’s crushing 76-run loss to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock gave his analysis of India's Super 8 stage loss to the Proteas and stated that the co-host didn't adapt well to the conditions in Ahmedabad and failed to realise the "new ball challenge with the seam moving around."

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

IANS | February 23, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan.

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

IANS | February 23, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) After India slumped to a crushing 76-run defeat against South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former India great Sunil Gavaskar highlighted a clear difference in strategy between the two teams, noting that the Proteas demonstrated adaptability that India could not showcase.

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T20 WC: Not overthinking, letting my bat do the talking, says Hetmyer after 34-ball 85

T20 WC: Hetmyer's majestic 85, Motie's 4-fer help Windies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 in Super 8s

T20 WC: England are just not going to look at Usman Tariq, says Liam Dawson

T20 WC: Hetmyer blasts 85 as West Indies post massive 254/6 vs Zimbabwe

Shimron Hetmyer blasts fastest fifty by a West Indies batter in T20 WC

T20 World Cup: Shepherd, Ngarava return as Zimbabwe elect to bowl first

I agree that you have to use Sundar vs left-handers, but Axar has been your MVP: Ashwin

'India didn't realise the new ball would be the biggest challenge...': Pollock's view on what went wrong for India

T20 WC: 'Abhishek has passed the baton of zeroes to in-form Ishan,' opines Nayar

T20 WC: Gavaskar questions India’s approach for 'simply throwing bat at everything' after 76-run thrashing by SA

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