In the Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026, Mountaineers Women sit fourth on the points table, having collected 2 points from 3 matches with 1 win and 2 losses (NRR -1.588). Rhinos Women are languishing at the bottom of the table in fifth place, yet to open their account after suffering 4 losses from 4 games with an NRR of -2.669. For Rhinos, this match represents a desperate bid to get their first win, while Mountaineers will see it as a prime opportunity to grab two valuable points.
Squads:
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
Rhinos Women’s Cricket Team
Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Vimbai Kavava, Ashley Munatswa, Hillary Marodza, Portia Chihwai, Josephine Nkomo, Francisca Chipare, Melinda Kachingwe, Natalie Chikandinga, Florence Machona, Whitney Bayana, Tanyaradzwa Chibharo
Players to watch out:
Nyasha Gwanzura
Mega Market Mountaineers Women right-handed batter Nyasha Gwanzura has collected 49 runs across 3 innings. She has the high score of 35* and averages 16.33 in the tournament. Scoring at an impactful strike rate of 128.95, she has struck 10 boundaries so far.
Kelly Ndiraya
Rhinos Women right-handed batter Kelly Ndiraya has featured in 4 matches, scoring 53 runs in 4 innings. Her highest individual effort is 33*, leaving her with an average of 13.25. Striking at 76.81, she has registered 6 fours and 1 six.
Passionate Munorwei
Mega Market Mountaineers Women right-arm medium pacer Passionate Munorwei has bagged 4 wickets in 3 matches. She carries a bowling average of 17.00 and an economy rate of 5.67. Her best figures in an innings stand at 3 wickets with a strike rate of 18.00.
Ashley Munatswa
Rhinos Women medium pacer Ashley Munatswa has taken 4 wickets across 4 innings. She has recorded a bowling average of 26.50 while economy sits at 8.15. Her best bowling return in an innings is 2 wickets, operating at a strike rate of 19.50.
Pitch:
Bulawayo Athletic Club offers a surface that generally leans toward favoring batters due to its true bounce and slightly smaller boundary dimensions. While dry conditions can bring slower bowlers and spinners into play as the surface bakes under the sun.
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:
Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Dzvifu, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Passionate Munorwei, Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Ashley Munatswa, Florence Machona, Whitney Bayana, Tanyaradzwa Chibharo
Match Details:
Date – August 21, 2026
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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