US EditionZimbabwe Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl Against West Indies in Super 8s at the T20 World Cup
Zimbabwe aims to leverage bowling conditions and pressure West Indies in their unbeaten Super 8s T20 World Cup clash, continuing momentum after historic group-stage wins.
- On February 23, 2026, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to bowl in the Group 1 Super Eight match against the West Indies.
- Tactical conditions and Zimbabwe's recent form explain the decision to bowl after winning the toss, as the Wankhede pitch aids batters but slows later without evening dew, while Zimbabwe topped Group B with upset wins over Australia and Sri Lanka.
- Both sides named XIs with one change each, as Ngarava and Shepherd each made one change to Zimbabwe and West Indies respectively, with West Indies leading 3-1 in four T20Is.
- The Super 8 game offers both sides an immediate chance to affect co-host India and Group 1 dynamics, with South Africa having beaten the defending champions by 76 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
- West Indies arrive on a five-match winning streak, while Zimbabwe carry strong recent form into the Super 8s with just one defeat in their last five T20Is, setting contrasting momentum narratives.
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