Shimron Hetmyer Opens Up On Hitting After Crushing Zimbabwe In Super 8 Clash

Shimron Hetmyer smashed 85 off 34 balls as West Indies crushed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super Eight match.

Shimron Hetmyer delivered a stunning performance as West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by 107 runs in a Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup on Monday. The left-hander played a match-winning knock and later said that reducing overthinking helped him perform freely at the crease.

Hetmyer blasted seven sixes and seven fours in a brilliant 85 off just 34 balls. His explosive innings powered West Indies to 254 for 6, the second-highest team total in the tournament’s history.

Named Player of the Match, Hetmyer admitted that overthinking had affected his batting in the past. “Not overthinking my batting now. In the past, I used to overthink a lot about plans, about getting out. Now, I’m trying to think less and let the bat do the talking,” the West Indies white-ball specialist said after the game.

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He added that the knock meant a lot to him, especially after a disappointing outing against Italy in the group stage where he scored only one run.

“It means a lot, actually, especially because I didn’t get much in the last game. For me, it’s about continuing to replicate what I’ve been doing over the past couple of months. I’m trying to stick to the same process, and so far, it’s been working.”

Hetmyer also spoke about his growing comfort at the No. 3 position and said he now understands the role much better.

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“It’s definitely easier now because I’ve been doing it for a while. I understand the role better, I know how situations unfold, and having the backing of everyone in the team really helps. That support puts me in a much more comfortable headspace.” Reflecting on his seven towering sixes, Hetmyer said the team remains focused on the bigger picture.

“I’m not thinking too much about the sixes record, to be honest. It does feel good to have achieved something like that, but as a team, we haven’t really accomplished anything yet. It’s just one game, and there’s still a long way to go. We’re taking it one game at a time and just trying to keep pushing forward.”