West Indies vs Zimbave — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • Zimbave won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, West Indies took on Zimbave on Jun 21, 2026, 07:09 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Zimbave won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 673 runs and 6 wickets fall between West Indies (336/3 in 50.0 overs) and Zimbave (337/3 in 50.0 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (336/3)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 336/3 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.72 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Pollard spearheaded the batting effort with 103 runs off 92 balls (including 10 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 112.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Chris Gayle, who contributed 65 runs off 46 deliveries, while Poorn added 59 (55b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Marumani led the bowling figures with 1/45 in 9.0 overs (economy 5.00), assisted by Tony (1/56 in 10.0 overs).
3. Zimbave Chase & Second Innings Summary (337/3)
Pursuing a target of 337 runs for victory, Zimbave recorded 337/3 in 50.0 overs at a scoring rate of 6.74 runs per over. Blessing anchored the chase for Zimbave with 132 runs from 131 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 100.8), alongside Raza who chipped in with 131 off 93 balls. Defending the total, Roch delivered a key spell of 1/63 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 6.30, while Narine finished with 1/64 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Raza and Blessing (Zimbave), who combined for 182 runs off 146 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Raza making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Raza (Zimbave) topped the match rankings with 178.0 total points, followed closely by Marumani (177.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Raza.