Match 19: Eagles Women vs Mountaineers Women – Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming, Pitch Report

With just two points from five games and a net run rate of -0.266, the Eagles Women are trapped in fourth place on the table going into this matchup. With three victories and two losses, their rivals, the Mega Market Mountaineers Women, are in third position with six points from five games.

After losing four of their first five games, the Eagles are in dire need of a turnaround. The biggest problem has been finishing games; they’ve been in competitive situations but missed important opportunities. If they wish to remain in playoff contention, they will need to put up more effort in the field and improve their game awareness in the last five overs of both innings.

Mountaineers, on the other hand, will look at this game as a chance to solidfy their top-three standing. With a 3-2 record, they can’t afford slip-ups against teams lower down the ladder. If their bowling unit can exploit Eagles’ recent lack of confidence, Mountaineers should be able to control the game and bag two vital points.

Squads :

Eagles Women

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

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

Players to watch out for :

Betty Mangachena

Playing for Eagles Women, Betty Mangachena played 6 matches and batted in 5 innings to accumulate 94 runs. She recorded a highest score of an unbeaten 36, maintaining a batting average of 18.80 and a strike rate of 81.74. Her innings featured sixteen boundaries, providing steady support to her team’s batting lineup

Chipo Mugeri Tiripano

Experienced batter Chipo Mugeri Tiripano represented Mega Market Mountaineers Women across 5 matches and innings, scoring 125 runs. She finished once not out and averaged 31.25 with a strike rate of 95.42, hitting twenty-one fours and one half-century. Her highest score of 78 not out proved vital in anchoring important phases of her team’s innings

Olinda Chare

Right-arm leg spinner Olinda Chare featured in 6 matches for Eagles Women, bowling across 5 innings to pick up 6 wickets. She conceded runs at a frugal economy rate of 4.25, finishing with a bowling average of 14.17 and one maiden over. Her best performance returned 2 wickets, giving her team reliable control in the field

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

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:

Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Alice Marongwe, Mitchel Mavunga, Betty Mangachena, Pellagia Mujaji, Monique Mushanyu, Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura

Match Details:

Date: 24th August, 2026

Time: 5:15 PM

Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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