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.
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### 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.

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