'They were tactically smart': Du Plessis praises Motie & Hosein after WI crush Zimbabwe in Super 8
New Delhi, Feb 24
Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as 'tactically very smart' for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Former South African batter Faf du Plessis hailed West Indies spinners Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie as 'tactically very smart' for their brilliant bowling display against Zimbabwe, which powered the team to a dominant 107-run win in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Reader Comments
As a cricket fan living in Mumbai, it was a treat to watch this match live. Motie's control was exceptional. Du Plessis is right to praise them – they outthought the Zimbabwe batters at every turn. The atmosphere was electric!
Honestly, while the win was dominant, Zimbabwe's batting was very poor. They made the spinners look even better. A good team would have played them differently. Credit to WI, but let's see how they fare against top-order sides like India or Australia.
The West Indies are always an entertaining side! Their spin attack is becoming a real strength. Good for the tournament to have multiple strong teams. Hoping for a India vs WI final in 2026! 🤞
Faf du Plessis giving this analysis shows his sharp cricket brain. He's played so much in India, he knows what he's talking about. Motie and Hosein were brilliant, no doubt. Their economy rates were fantastic.
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