T20 WC 2026 Super 8: WI vs ZIM pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats

Unbeaten West Indies will face a confident Zimbabwe in a crucial Super 8 Group 1 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, with both sides eager to continue their winning momentum and edge closer to the semi-finals. Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl first on the night.

The Caribbean side has looked dominant so far, relying on explosive batting from Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford, while the all-round depth of Jason Holder, Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd has added balance to their line-up. 

Zimbabwe, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the surprise packages of the tournament after impressive victories over Australia and Sri Lanka. Brian Bennett’s consistency at the top and the leadership of Sikandar Raza have been key to their rise, while pacers Blessing Muzarabani and Brad Evans will be vital against West Indies’ power-packed batting on what is expected to be a high-scoring Wankhede surface.

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has produced more balanced conditions than expected in the 2026 T20 World Cup so far. Across six matches, the average first-innings score has been around 160, suggesting that the surface has not played like the typically high-scoring IPL tracks. Results have been fairly even, with three wins for teams batting first and two successful chases.

The pitch has offered assistance to bowlers, especially early on, making it important for batters to settle in before shifting gears. Rather than outright power-hitting, calculated strokeplay and building partnerships have been the key to posting competitive totals at this venue.

West Indies and Zimbabwe will face each other at Wankhdede Stadium in Mumbai for the first time in T20Is. They have played each other four times before in the format, with West Indies winning three matches and Zimbabwe winning one. 

Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin	Ground	Match Date
Nepal	West Indies	West Indies	9 wickets	Wankhede	Feb 15, 2026
England	West Indies	West Indies	30 runs	Wankhede	Feb 11, 2026
India	West Indies	India	67 runs	Wankhede	Dec 11, 2019
India	West Indies	West Indies	7 wickets	Wankhede	Mar 31, 2016
England	West Indies	West Indies	6 wickets	Wankhede	Mar 16, 2016

West Indies vs Zimbabwe: Head-to-head in T20Is

Team 1	Team 2	Winner	Margin	Ground	Match Date
West Indies	Zimbabwe	West Indies	31 runs	Hobart	Oct 19, 2022
West Indies	Zimbabwe	West Indies	41 runs	North Sound	Mar 3, 2013
West Indies	Zimbabwe	West Indies	8 wickets	North Sound	Mar 2, 2013
West Indies	Zimbabwe	Zimbabwe	26 runs	Port of Spain	Feb 28, 2010

The most recent T20I match played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, was Match 33 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Scotland and Nepal. Scotland batted first and posted 170 for 7 on the board. In reply, Nepal chased down the total with seven wickets and four balls to spare to secure their first win in ICC T20 World Cup history.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai: Key T20I stats

Wankhede Stadium key T20I stats
Statistic	Value
Total Matches	19
Matches won batting first	9
Matches won bowling first	10
Average 1st innings Score	175
Average 2nd innings Score	155
Highest total recorded	247/9 (20 Ovs) by IND vs ENG
Lowest total recorded	80/10 (16.2 Ovs) by INDW vs ENGW
Highest score chased	230/8 (19.4 Ovs) by ENG vs RSA
Lowest score defended	143/6 (20 Ovs) by WIW vs NZW