West Indies exploded for a record 254-6 in their T20 World Cup Super 8 opener, crushing Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a display of brutal batting power. Shimron Hetmyer's 85 off 34 balls, including seven sixes, anchored the innings after he was dropped twice by Tashinga Musekiwa on 9 and 70.

Rovman Powell added 59 off 35 balls as West Indies smashed 19 sixes, falling just six runs short of Sri Lanka's all-time World Cup record of 260-6. Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein then dismantled Zimbabwe's batting, claiming 4-28 and 3-28 respectively as the tourists were dismissed for 147 in 17.4 overs.

Hetmyer, named player of the match, credited his improved mindset for the explosive knock, saying he's learned to think less at the crease and let his natural game flow. The comprehensive victory puts West Indies atop Group 1 on net run-rate ahead of South Africa, while defending champions India and Zimbabwe have both lost their opening matches.