In the Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026, Mountaineers Women bring a rugged, disciplined team dynamic to this encounter, built around a deep batting card and a versatile bowling attack adaptable to any pitch conditions. Taking on the Zimbabwe U-19 Women, Mountaineers will look to dictate terms from the very first over, using their collective experience to outmaneuver the younger setup across key phases of the game.
Squads:
Mega Market Mountaineers Women’s Cricket Team
Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Dzvifu, Monique Mushanyu, Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Audrey Mazvishaya, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Passionate Munorwei, Shanel Machado, Pashel Zambuko, Shalom Mandovha, Tawana Matandauri
Zimbabwe U19 Women’s Cricket Team
Beloved Biza, Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Salem Museka, Buhlebenkosi Maphosa, Andile Mthomba, Felicity Mpofu, Nicolette Nyika, Charmaine Manyukwi, Tadiwanashe Garutsa, Naomi Mhlekwa, Makanaka Zinyama, Vanessa Mayedza, Tawananyasha Zvomarima
Players to watch out:
Nyasha Gwanzura
Nyasha Gwanzura has contributed as a versatile all-rounder across her 32 WT20I matches for Zimbabwe. With the bat, she has scored 158 runs in 25 innings with a top score of 27, clearing the fence for 4 sixes alongside 14 boundaries. Her bowling has been quite effective in the short format, picking up 18 wickets across 18 innings at an average of 18.11, an economy rate of 6.43, and best bowling figures of 3/4.
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano stands out as a highly experienced pillar of Zimbabwe’s batting lineup, featuring in 72 WT20I matches. She has racked up an impressive 1,392 runs across 67 innings at an average of 24.85 and a strike rate of 105.77, including 2 half-centuries and a best score of 80. Armed with strong boundary-hitting ability, she has struck 163 fours and 8 sixes while also holding onto 15 catches in the field.
Beloved Biza
Beloved Biza has quickly made her presence felt as a dual-threat player across 28 WT20I matches. With the bat, she has accumulated 377 runs in 25 innings at a strike rate of 93.08, including 39 boundaries, 4 sixes, and a top score of 49*. She is equally dynamic with the ball, taking 20 wickets in 20 innings with an average of 18.60 and best bowling figures of 3/9.
Christine Mutasa
Christine Mutasa has made brief appearances in the national setup, playing 7 WT20Is so far. In 7 batting innings, she has scored 29 runs at a strike rate of 93.54, with a high score of 9 and 2 fours hit along the way. Across 6 bowling innings, she has bowled 72 balls and taken 1 wicket, recording best bowling figures of 1/12.
Pitch:
The surface at Queens Sports Club is known to be traditionally good for batting, especially in the early stages of a match. The ball generally comes nicely onto the bat, allowing top-order batters to score freely. However, as the game progresses, the pitch aids spinners.
Weather:
The conditions stay consistently warm and sunny, maintaining highs near 25°C and night temperatures dropping to around 8°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Audrey Mazvishaya, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Passionate Munorwei, Beloved Biza, Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Salem Museka, Buhlebenkosi Maphosa
Match Details:
Date – April 19, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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