Zimbabwe will face the West Indies in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup today (Monday) in Wankhede stadium, Mumbai.

The match — a tussle between two in-form teams — will start at 6.30pm.

Two years after failing to qualify for the T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe has made a remarkable comeback, entering the Super Eights unbeaten.

Their successful run has included standout performances from Blessing Muzarabani, who impressed with the ball in a victory over Australia, and their top four batsmen, who chased down 189 against Sri Lanka.

Key contributions from Brian Bennett, with his fifties, and Sikandar Raza’s quick cameos have also been pivotal to their success.

Muzarabani and Brad Evans, both among the top-ten wicket-takers in the tournament, have been integral to Zimbabwe’s progress.

Now, they will face a tough challenge against the West Indies in Mumbai, where they must quickly adapt to the change in conditions after playing all their group matches in Sri Lanka.

The West Indies, also unbeaten in the Super Eights, boast a strong batting lineup, with in-form Shai Hope and a rejuvenated Shimron Hetmyer at No. 3, along with a reliable finisher in Sherfane Rutherford.

Additionally, their team is bolstered by as many as three all-rounders, and Romario Shepherd, expected to return from injury, adds further depth to their options.

This flexibility allows them to field a potent mix of three fast bowlers and three spinners — ideal for the conditions in Mumbai, where both quicks (35 wickets) and spinners (34 wickets) have been equally effective this tournament.

This match will be crucial for both sides as they aim to secure a strong position on the points table ahead of their upcoming fixtures against India and South Africa.