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  "textContent": "MUMBAI: The WI VS ZIM live clash witnessed a high-stakes encounter in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights stage as West Indies took on Zimbabwe in a crucial fourth-round fixture on Sunday evening.\n\nAfter being put in to bat first, West Indies had a shaky start, losing both openers inside the powerplay. Brandon King managed just 9 off 12 deliveries, while skipper Shai Hope added 14 off 12 before Zimbabwe struck early blows to keep things tight.\n\n## Middle order rebuild gains momentum\n\nThe innings, however, found stability through the experienced duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell, who counterattacked smartly to shift the pressure back onto Zimbabwe.\n\nAt the end of 7 overs, West Indies stood at 72 for 2, with the pair looking increasingly confident at the crease. Hetmyer, fresh off his explosive start, continued to find gaps with ease, while Powell complemented him with controlled aggression.\n\n## Zimbabwe aim to regain control\n\nZimbabwe, led by Sikandar Raza, started well with disciplined bowling in the powerplay but have since struggled to contain the flow of runs. Their bowlers will need breakthroughs quickly to halt the growing partnership.\n\n## Hetmyer's standings in ICC T20 rankings\n\nThe West Indies' top-notch batter has been ranked at 58 in the ICC T20S but is definitely gaining renewed energy to increase his batting strength to bring himself down to the top spots of the ICC T20 rankings.\n\n## Playing XIs\n\n## West Indies XI\n\nBrandon King, Shai Hope (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.\n\n## Zimbabwe XI\n\nBrian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.\n\nThe post WI VS ZIM: Hetmyer, powell steady West Indies after early jolts in Super Eights clash appeared first on HUM News.",
  "title": "WI VS ZIM: Hetmyer, powell steady West Indies after early jolts in Super Eights clash"
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