Match 18: Mountaineers Women vs Tuskers Women – Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming, Pitch Report

With five victories from five games, a perfect 10 points, and a commanding +1.793 NRR, Tuskers Women are currently the clear leaders of the competition. With three wins from their five games, the Mega Market Mountaineers Women are in third place with six points and a -0.280 NRR, not far behind in terms of contention.

Mountaineers know going into this competition that they must improve in order to halt the leader’s momentum. They’ve had a mixed run, winning three but losing two, so their biggest problem is still consistency. Their main players must step up with disciplined line and length with the ball while holding onto wickets throughout the middle overs if they are to challenge Tuskers.

Tuskers look nearly unstoppable right now, clinical in every department. Their top order has been setting up big bases, allowing the middle order to finish strongly. Facing a side that hasn’t tasted defeat yet is a daunting task, and Tuskers will back themselves to control the tempo from ball one and extend their winning streak.

Squads:

Mega Market Mountaineers Women

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

Tuskers Women

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 for :

Nyasha Gwanzura

Playing for Mega Market Mountaineers Women, Nyasha Gwanzura contributed significantly with both bat and ball throughout the tournament. In 5 batting innings, she blasted 136 runs at a rapid strike rate of 170.00, including a top score of 78 not out and twenty-four fours. With her right-arm off-breaks, she also chipped in across 5 bowling innings to capture 6 wickets at an economy rate of 4.90

Loreen Tshuma

Tuskers Women’s Loreen Tshuma had a phenomenal outing with the bat, scoring 212 runs from 5 innings across 6 matches. She remained unbeaten twice, driving her extraordinary batting average to 70.67 and a brisk strike rate of 135.03. Hitting thirty-two fours and four sixes, she registered a top score of 57 not out alongside three half-centuries

Kudzai Chigora

Lining up for Mega Market Mountaineers Women, right-arm medium pacer Kudzai Chigora featured in 5 matches and bowled across all 5 innings. She took 6 wickets with an economy rate of 5.55 and an average of 18.50, while also bowling a maiden over. Her best bowling spell of 3 wickets added valuable teeth to her team’s pace attack

Gracious Nsingo

Gracious Nsingo delivered stellar bowling figures for Tuskers Women, capturing 8 wickets from just 3 bowling innings across 5 matches. The right-arm leg spinner recorded an exceptional average of 4.63 and an economy rate of 3.36, boasting a sharp strike rate of 8.25. Her best match spell yielded 3 wickets, making her one of the toughest bowlers to face in the competition

Pitch Report:

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, the pitch usually remains balanced enough for energetic shot-making across limited-overs and white-ball formats

Weather Report:

Bulawayo will see plenty of sunshine and comfortable warmth throughout the daytime. As night sets in, the sky remains clear with a refreshingly cool breeze taking over

Fantasy XI Predictions:

Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Dzvifu, Monique Mushanyu, Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Lindrose Masina, Gracious Nsingo

Match Details :

Date: 24th August, 2026

Time: 1 PM

Venue: Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website