WI VS ZIM - 8th Match, Group B, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022

Oh what a crucial win that was for West Indies. There was so much emotion on the field right through the chase, ranging from the frustration at the start to utter jubilation after a brilliant turnaround led by Alzarri Joseph. This result now means that all the teams in Group B have a win each and it's all to play for. Exciting times ahead. That's all for now. Cheers!

Nicholas Pooran | West Indies captain: How to explain this (laughs). We spoke yesterday and we know we have to be responsible as a batting group, enough is enough. We tried to be conservative in the middle there but in tournaments like these sometimes things don't go your way, from the first game and then today we had a few soft dismissals. You are the creator of your own luck, Akeal and Rovman putting on that partnership at the end was vital. The energy with the ball after those first two overs.. but definitely we created and made our own luck. We spoke about the process and made a decision to bowl Mayers the first over, if you look at our pacers he's the only one who can swing the ball, unfortunately he hasn't got it right but we back him. The bowlers are doing it, shot out Scotland for 160-odd, we are coming together as a group and continue to develop, we are still searching for wickets in the powerplay but we are learning. Jason is the most experienced bowler we have here and we expect a lot from him game after game, Alzarri as well, not only this year but since he returned to the T20 side, he's our best bowler and leader of our attack. He consistently bowls 140+ and gets important wickets. These players are young and need to play international cricket, happy they are getting the opportunity to play at this level. Not only Jason and Alzarri, but others are contributing and we have to learn how to win as well. I am working really hard, things aren't happening for me but everything happens for a reason, we came out on the right side today and hopefully on Friday I can come out and execute for my team.

Regis Chakabva | Zimbabwe captain: Bowlers stuck to their plan in terms of trying to hit our areas. They did pretty well to pull it back. Were happy to restrict them to 150. We went in with confidence that we'll get there. Probably lost one wicket too many in the first 10 overs. Credit to WI and Joseph who opened up the gates. Pitch played very well throughout. Will be looking to bounce back on Friday.

Alzarri Joseph | Player of the Match: It is very encouraging but the job is not done. We have another game and have to win it to get to the main tournament. It is all about pulling it back for the team, trying to get an early wicket and if not keep it tight. It (the yorker) took a lot of work but it all depends on the batter and how they move in the crease, for me it is about keeping the ball close to the batter. With the new ball it (the conditions) was pretty good but it still was a good wicket for cricket. All in all happy with the performance and the team put in a big effort today.

22:26 Local Time, 11:26 GMT, 16:56 IST: The celebrations say it all. West Indies are absolutely pumped as they register their first win to stay in touch with the rest of the teams in Group B. Their pacers ripped through Zimbabwe to turn the chase on its head, led by a spell of high pace and hostility from Alzarri Joseph. Zimbabwe batted quite poorly as well, showing no application. They were well ahead of the rate after a flying start, but kept going for high-risk shots despite losing wickets in a hurry. Their bowlers did well earlier to keep West Indies to 153, only for the batters to capitulate having been rattled by Joseph and company.

Holder to Chatara, out Bowled!! Perfect yorker from Holder and he knocks over Chatara! West Indies are delighted. It's a much needed win in what was a huge game for them. Chatara b Holder 3(8)

Holder to Chatara, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Holder to Chatara, no run, slower short ball outside off, Chatara swings and misses

Jason Holder [3.0-0-12-2] is back into the attack

Alzarri Joseph to Chatara, 1 run, full and straight, Chatara manages to keep it out with a dead bat and denies Joseph a five-for

Alzarri Joseph to Muzarabani, 1 run, full toss on off, Muzarabani drives to mid-on and gets across for a single

Alzarri Joseph to Muzarabani, no run, short of length delivery at the body, Muzarabani awkwardly taps it to point

Alzarri Joseph to Muzarabani, no run, full outside off, Muzarabani throws his hands at it and is beaten again

Alzarri Joseph to Muzarabani, no run, close to the blockhole just outside off, Muzarabani swings and misses

Blessing Muzarabani, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Alzarri Joseph to Jongwe, out Bowled!! Okay it's over now! Joseph is having none of it! He has been on fire this evening and it's another cracking yorker that sneaks through Jongwe and crashes into middle stump. Wow what a sensational spell this is. Jongwe b Alzarri Joseph 29(22) [4s-3 6s-1]

Alzarri Joseph to Jongwe, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Jongwe keeping the hopes alive for Zimbabwe. It's still not over.

Odean Smith to Chatara, no run, short of length outside off, Chatara slashes hard but misses

Odean Smith to Jongwe, 1 run, pitched up on middle, Jongwe whips it down to long-on