India, Feb. 22 -- Australia versus West Indies in T20 cricket is a top draw anywhere, anytime. Mumbai's local cricket fraternity is understandably unenthused by the change. The groups were predetermined based on seedings, meaning the anticipated blockbuster Australia versus West Indies Super Eight clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening has turned into a Zimbabwe versus West Indies contest at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

While there is no denying they would have preferred the presence of the crowdpullers from Down Under, Zimbabwe earned their place based on strong performance in the group stage, winning three out of four games (one being washed off) to top Group B. Their best show was against Australia, and they also beat Sr...