This Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026 clash features the top two sides in the competition going head-to-head. Zimbabwe U19 Women occupy the top spot on the table with 6 points from 3 wins out of 3, boasting a dominant NRR of +2.864. Right on their heels are Tuskers Women, who also hold a flawless record of 3 wins from 3 matches for 6 points, sitting second only due to a slightly lower NRR of +2.043. With both teams undefeated, something has to give in this marquee fixture.
Squads:
Tuskers Women’s Cricket Team
Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Philontropic Shango, Natasha Mthomba, Thubelihle Saidi, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Loreen Tshuma, Tasmeen Granger, Lindrose Masina, Gracious Nsingo, Tendai Makusha, Persevarance Mpofu
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:
Loreen Tshuma
Tuskers Women’s right-handed batter Loreen Tshuma has had a stellar tournament, accumulating 157 runs in 3 innings. She remains unbeaten once, holding a high average of 78.50 with a top score of 57*. Striking at 129.75, she has hit 22 fours, 4 sixes, and registered 3 half-centuries.
Lorraine Pemhiwa
Representing Zimbabwe U19 Women, right-handed batter Lorraine Pemhiwa tops the batting charts with 179 runs across 3 innings. Remaining not out twice, she boasts a massive average of 179.00 and a high score of 89*. She strikes at a brisk rate of 133.58 and has smashed 26 boundaries along with 2 fifties.
Lindokuhle Mabhera
Tuskers Women leg-spinner Lindokuhle Mabhera has claimed 6 wickets in 3 matches. Averaging 11.67 with the ball, she maintains a steady economy rate of 6.27 and a bowling strike rate of 11.17. Her best effort in an innings stands at 3 wickets.
Christina Mutasa
Leading the bowling charts for Zimbabwe U19 Women, left-arm fast bowler Christina Mutasa has scalped 7 wickets in 3 innings. She boasts an outstanding average of 6.43 and a frugal economy rate of 4.09. Striking every 9.43 balls, her best performance in an innings is 3 wickets.
Pitch:
Bulawayo Athletic Club offers a surface that generally leans toward favoring batters due to its true bounce and slightly smaller boundary dimensions. Dry conditions will bring slower bowlers and spinners into play as the surface bakes under the sun and the pitch usually remains balanced enough.
Weather:
Bulawayo will see sunny skies with a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. Expect a light breeze and 0% chance of rain throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Natasha Mthomba, Tendai Makusha, Beloved Biza, Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Salem Museka, Vanessa Mayedza, Tawananyasha Zvomarima
Match Details:
Date – August 21, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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