In the Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026, Tuskers Women enter this contest comfortably placed second in the standings with 6 points after winning all 3 of their matches with a strong NRR of +2.043. Eagles Women find themselves in third spot with 2 points from 3 games, having recorded 1 win and 2 losses with an NRR of +0.041. Eagles will be eager to bounce back, but beating an in-form Tuskers side will require a clinical performance.
Squads:
Eagles Women’s Cricket Team
Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Alice Marongwe, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Olinda Chare, Mitchel Mavunga, Betty Mangachena, Mitchel Chivare, Munenyasha Mandidzora, Chevaughn Ndoro, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Shebina Maseko, Ruvarashe Mpofu
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
Players to watch out:
Runyararo Pasipanodya
Eagles Women right-handed batter Runyararo Pasipanodya has scored 56 runs in 3 innings. She was not out in one of those outings, registering the highest score of 38* and an average of 18.67. She holds a strike rate of 86.15 with 8 boundaries to her credit.
Lindrose Masina
Tuskers Women right-handed batter Lindrose Masina has scored 64 runs in 3 innings. Her highest score in the tournament is 37*, giving her a batting average of 21.33. She has struck at a rate of 98.46 while hitting 10 boundaries throughout her campaign.
Munenyasha Mandidzora
Slow left-arm orthodox bowler Munenyasha Mandidzora from Eagles Women has taken 4 wickets in 3 innings. She has maintained a tidy economy rate of 5.80 and an average of 14.50. Her best bowling effort in a match stands at 2 wickets, with a strike rate of 15.00.
Tendai Makusha
Right-arm medium pacer Tendai Makusha, representing Tuskers Women, has picked up 3 wickets in 3 innings. She has been exceptionally economical, giving away just 3.00 runs per over with an average of 10.00. Her best spell includes 2 wickets in an innings with a strike rate of 20.00.
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 tends to slow down and wear.
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:
Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Alice Marongwe, Olinda Chare, Mitchel Mavunga, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Loreen Tshuma, Tendai Makusha
Match Details:
Date – August 21, 2026
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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