Shimron Hetmyer sets new record for West Indies with half-century against Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup 2026
Mumbai: In the West Indiesโ opening Super Eights match against Zimbabwe, Shimron Hetmyer lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a blistering 19-ball half-century. The 29-year-old not only dominated the bowlers but also broke his own record for the fastest T20 World Cup fifty for the West Indies, surpassing the 22-ball half-century he had set earlier in the tournament against Scotland, which had already eclipsed Chris Gayleโs previous mark. Notably, Brandon King departed early, which invited some pressure on the Caribbeans. Captain Shai Hope was struggling as well, but nothing bothered Hetmyer, who looked to be on a mission. He was…