After losing their first five games, Rhinos Women are now in fifth place at the bottom of the standings. Having lost all five games, their net run rate of -2.613 indicates a difficult tournament thus far. Conversely, despite losing their most recent game, the Zimbabwe U-19 Women are riding high in second place with 6 points from 4 games and a strong +1.546 NRR.
This game is all about pride and ending the losing streak for the Rhinos. Low totals that give the bowlers almost nothing to defend are the outcome of their batting group’s lackluster performance as a unit. The top order must create foundation overs and actually record a score that provides their attack a chance if they hope to pull off an upset.
The U-19 side, meanwhile, will treat this as a prime opportunity to consolidate their position near the top. They’ve played fearless cricket throughout the campaign, with their young core showing maturity beyond their years in pressure situations. Expect them to come out aggressive, target Rhinos’ under-confidence early, and push hard for two clean points.
Squads:
Rhinos Women
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
Zimbabwe U-19 Women
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 for:
Melinda Kachingwe
Playing for Rhinos Women, Melinda Kachingwe featured in 6 matches and batted in 5 innings, accumulating 77 runs overall. She managed a highest score of an unbeaten 50, ending her tournament run with a batting average of 19.25 and a strike rate of 70.64. Her efforts included four boundaries and a single half-century, anchoring her side’s middle order when called upon
Lorraine Pemhiwa
Representing Zimbabwe U19 Women, Lorraine Pemhiwa enjoyed a stellar batting run across 5 matches and 4 innings, scoring 191 runs. She remained not out twice, carrying a massive average of 95.50 alongside an impressive strike rate of 132.64. Her highest score of 89 not out and twenty-eight fours highlighted her dominance at the crease, coupled with two well-earned fifties
Francisca Chipare
Turning out for Rhinos Women as a right-arm medium pace bowler, Francisca Chipare played 6 matches and bowled in 5 innings. She claimed 5 wickets with an economy rate of 5.53 and a bowling average of 21.00, picking up two maidens along the way. Her best bowling figures stood at 2 wickets, troubling batters with her steady line and length
Tadiwanashe Garutsa
The young right-arm leg spinner from Zimbabwe U19 Women made a solid impact across 5 matches and 4 bowling innings, picking up 8 wickets. Tadiwanashe Garutsa maintained a tidy economy of 4.75 and a remarkable average of 9.50, with a strike rate of 12.00. Her best performance yielded 3 wickets, showcasing her knack for breaking partnerships in the middle overs
Pitch Report:
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, giving spinners dynamic assistance in the second half of matches while pacers rely heavily on disciplined line and length
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:
Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Ashley Munatswa, Francisca Chipare, Melinda Kachingwe, Natalie Chikandinga, Beloved Biza, Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Salem Museka, Buhlebenkosi Maphosa, Andile Mthomba
Match Details :
Date: 24th August, 2026
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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