Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium
161
25
28
West Indies
WI
254/6 (20.0)
Zimbabwe chose to BOWL
Zimbabwe
ZIM
147/10 (17.4)
West Indies won by 107 runs
WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report

Published on Feb 22, 2026

WI vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction: T20 World Cup Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup action heads to Mumbai as the in form West Indies take on a spirited Zimbabwe side. The West Indies are coming off a massive winning streak, while Zimbabwe will look to bounce back after recent losses. With fantasy stars like Shai Hope and Brian Bennett in the mix, this clash at Wankhede Stadium promises high octane action for your fantasy contests.

Match Details

  • Match: WI vs ZIM
  • Date: 23 Feb 2026
  • Time: 19:00 IST
  • Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Live Streaming & Broadcast Details

Fans can catch the action on Star Sports Network and stream it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Fans can check the country wise official live streaming and TV broadcast details for this match. To know where you can watch live streaming in your country, visit this complete guide: ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Channels – Country wise Guide

Weather Report

The weather in Mumbai for this evening clash is expected to be clear and warm. Temperatures will hover around 26°C with high humidity levels of 70%. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making gripping the ball difficult for bowlers. There is no significant Rain impact expected.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The Wankhede Stadium is traditionally a batter's paradise, but recent stats suggest a balanced contest. The Avg Runs in the last 5 matches is 161, which is competitive but not astronomical. Interestingly, Spinner Wickets (28) have slightly outnumbered Pacer Wickets (25) recently. However, with the red soil pitch and small boundaries, batters usually dominate.

Fantasy Takeaway: Load up on top order batters and death over specialists. Chasing teams historically have an advantage here due to the dew.

Team Form & Head to-Head

West Indies

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W W W
  • Form: They are in red hot form, winning 5 out of 5 recent games. Their batting depth is their biggest asset.
  • H2H: They have won the last encounter against this opponent.

Zimbabwe

  • Last 5 Matches: W W W L L
  • Form: After a strong start, they have lost their last two games. Their bowling unit needs to step up against the Caribbean power hitters.
  • H2H: They are yet to secure a win in recent head to-head matchups.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Brendan Taylor is marked as Unavailable for this fixture.
  • Shai Hope and Jason Holder are Fully fit and have been high performers in the series.
  • Always verify the lineups after the toss.

Probable Playing XI

West Indies

Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Tashinga Musekiwa, Tony Munyonga, Dion Myers, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani

Key Players to Watch

  • Shai Hope: The wicket keeper batter is in sublime touch, averaging 78.2 fantasy points in this series. He is a must have for your fantasy contests.
  • Jason Holder: A consistent performer with both bat and ball. He has picked up 7 wickets in the series and averages 97.2 points.
  • Brian Bennett: The standout performer for Zimbabwe, scoring 175 runs in the series. He is crucial for their batting lineup.
  • Blessing Muzarabani: The leading wicket taker for his side with 9 wickets. His height and bounce can trouble batters at Wankhede Stadium.
  • Shamar Joseph: An aggressive pacer who has taken 7 wickets recently. He is a genuine wicket taking option in the powerplay.

Fantasy Picks

Small League Safe Picks

  • Shai Hope
  • Jason Holder
  • Sikandar Raza

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Sherfane Rutherford: A dangerous finisher who can score big in very few balls. Low selection percentage makes him a high reward pick.
  • Brad Evans: He bowls in crucial phases and can chip in with wickets, offering great value for Mega Leagues.
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Match Prediction / Outlook

Given the current form and venue history, West Indies start as clear favorites. Their batting firepower is perfectly suited for Wankhede Stadium. However, if Zimbabwe wins the toss and opts to chase, the dew factor could bring them closer to the contest.

Disclaimer

This analysis is based on current stats and expert understanding. Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup WI vs ZIM players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Shai HopeWIWK215RHB21024568911830.58129.7633689000-115478.2313155050283.4515.858.318262200
Sherfane RutherfordWIBAT258LHB2305144998625.13140.4619599RFM31171.832.529.732014/2481471284126075559.595.254.6610696100
Shamar JosephWIBOWL38LHB1210402120117.6405RF38403.328.79.1418.814/3014481.2325071001164.282.24.0819230316
Romario ShepherdWIALL245RHB1787226287324.79155.417361RFM2202192.926.789.3317.235/20522120.52417650738.493.984.2513494500
Sikandar RazaZIMALL360RHB33551728413325.64136.0239904OB,LB3042422.926.767.3821.755/18157371.7215751100486.1410.4711.3125549-20
Rovman PowellWIBAT338RHB30163610510725.65140.725781RMF56261.945.8410.9525.102/21169434.8139470254282.352.15511510300
Shimron HetmyerWIBAT330LHB30557661210026.66143.8935830000-177471284134075373.1897.191193161016
Akeal HoseinWIBOWL280LHB1335911665515.75114.761123SLA2642623.525.237.192175/1156433.213303251027.970.911.39314501338
Brandon KingWIBAT189RHB17915425213225.92132.528640000-7243212862050139.375.334.1920191500
Gudakesh MotieWIBOWL120LHB56254223313.61120.57051SLA,LWS1161313.322.327.5917.645/21364652600675945.481.041.89218201780
Jason HolderWIALL350RHB2587433836918.38136.464421RMF3433783.526.448.319.1145/27177497.238942775682.815.3911.677725408
Matthew FordeWIBOWL72RHB43164365216.14148.29160RM68683.225.78.1318.924/1129386.726017466.7834.6511.718771720
Brian BennettZIMALL81RHB809254611135.85138.2917355OB32181.927.838.352014/26323104.33131750100181.8810.2412.0617299016
Ryan BurlZIMALL202LHB1845737427729.46129.712442LB131972.524.747.2920.314/22108366.319958266.7551.831.712.952210-208
Tadiwanashe MarumaniZIMWK108LHB106623939523.93138.2418335OB000-57372216900100253.822.353.1315322800
Tony MunyongaZIMBAT79RHB691410417918.92125.273122OB2052.577.47.6860.402/18222193880068.390.310.4416322008
Blessing MuzarabaniZIMBOWL139RHB41177593.1259.5209RFM1351593.622.667.418.324/17203123.7371091001177.354.356.119710670
Dion MyersZIMBAT55RHB4879789623.85123.645110RM1241.751.7510.353002/261739.328000313.910.610.8111665800
Richard NgaravaZIMBOWL142LHB5925166154.88109.21021LFM1381613.522.317.411834/16271132132031001021.2211.4868313660
Tashinga MusekiwaZIMBAT75RHB62217433818.12142.61090RM16102.129.78.6520.603/243231545100712.720.480.642118-2016
Brad EvansZIMALL54RHB2872404311.42120026RF51853.515.257.2712.555/24203106.73200866.7875.554.727.39412887330
Graeme CremerZIMBOWL92RHB54194503612.8597.19032LBG881003.620.716.519.114/1720258.51170250918.920.450.7914400360
Completed matches of West Indies
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 03:00 PMKolkataWest IndiesWIScotlandSCOT182/5 (20.0)147/10 (18.5) West Indies won by 35 runs
11 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIEnglandENG196/6 (20.0)166/10 (19.0) West Indies won by 30 runs
15 Feb - 11:00 AMMumbaiNepalNEPWest IndiesWI133/8 (20.0)134/1 (15.2) West Indies won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
19 Feb - 11:00 AMKolkataWest IndiesWIItalyITA165/6 (20.0)123/10 (18.0) West Indies won by 42 runs
23 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
26 Feb - 03:00 PMAhmedabadWest IndiesWISouth AfricaSA176/8 (20.0)177/1 (16.1) South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
01 Mar - 07:00 PMKolkataWest IndiesWIIndiaIND195/4 (20.0)199/5 (19.2) India won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
Completed matches of Zimbabwe
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
09 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboOmanOMNZimbabweZIM103/10 (19.5)106/2 (13.3) Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)
13 Feb - 11:00 AMColomboZimbabweZIMAustraliaAUS169/2 (20.0)146/10 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
17 Feb - 03:00 PMKandyIrelandIREZimbabweZIM Match abandoned without a ball bowled
19 Feb - 03:00 PMColomboSri LankaSLZimbabweZIM178/7 (20.0)182/4 (19.3) Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
23 Feb - 07:00 PMMumbaiWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
26 Feb - 07:00 PMChennaiIndiaINDZimbabweZIM256/4 (20.0)184/6 (20.0) India won by 72 runs
01 Mar - 03:00 PMDelhiZimbabweZIMSouth AfricaSA153/7 (20.0)154/5 (17.5) South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Wankhede Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
07 Feb - 07:00 PMIndiaINDUnited States of AmericaUSA161/9 (20.0)132/8 (20.0) India won by 29 runs
08 Feb - 03:00 PMEnglandENGNepalNEP184/7 (20.0)180/6 (20.0) England won by 4 runs
11 Feb - 07:00 PMWest IndiesWIEnglandENG196/6 (20.0)166/10 (19.0) West Indies won by 30 runs
12 Feb - 03:00 PMNepalNEPItalyITA123/10 (19.3)124/0 (12.4) Italy won by 10 wickets (with 44 balls remaining)
15 Feb - 11:00 AMNepalNEPWest IndiesWI133/8 (20.0)134/1 (15.2) West Indies won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
17 Feb - 07:00 PMScotlandSCOTNepalNEP170/7 (20.0)171/3 (19.2) Nepal won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
23 Feb - 07:00 PMWest IndiesWIZimbabweZIM254/6 (20.0)147/10 (17.4) West Indies won by 107 runs
05 Mar - 07:00 PMIndiaINDEnglandENG253/7 (20.0)246/7 (20.0) India won by 7 runs
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