The top teams in the tournament will square off in this top-of-the-table match. With an undefeated 10 points from 5 games (+1.793 NRR), Tuskers Women are undeniably in first place. The Zimbabwe U-19 Women, who have amassed 6 points from 4 games with an outstanding +1.546 NRR, are directly behind them in second place.
The Tuskers have raised the bar in the competition by taking advantage of matchups and displaying incredible poise under duress. They know the young players won’t give up easily, but they bring a well-balanced roster to this thrilling match. For the leaders, avoiding complacency will be crucial.
The U-19 side has been the surprise package, playing with freedom and high intensity. Taking down the table-toppers would send a massive statement to the rest of the league. If their young bowling unit can strike early powerplay wickets and disrupt Tuskers’ rhythm, we could be in for the closest contest of the tournament so far.
Squads:
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
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:
Lindrose Masina
Tuskers Women batter Lindrose Masina appeared in 6 matches and took guard in 5 innings, scoring 104 runs. She posted a highest score of 37 not out, ending with a batting average of 20.80 and a strike rate of 94.55. Her knock relied heavily on sixteen boundaries, playing a consistent role in the team’s middle order
Beloved Biza
Young batter Beloved Biza represented Zimbabwe U19 Women in 4 matches, batting in 4 innings to score 75 runs. She remained not out once, securing a solid average of 25.00 and a high strike rate of 129.31. Her notable contributions included ten fours and a top score of 46 not out, showing immense promise at the crease
Lindokuhle Mabhera
Right-arm leg spinner Lindokuhle Mabhera played 5 matches for Tuskers Women, bowling in all 5 innings to capture 8 wickets. She registered a bowling average of 13.75 and a strike rate of 12.12, though she conceded runs at an economy rate of 6.80. Her best match figures of 3 wickets highlighted her wicket-taking abilities under pressure
Christina Mutasa
Zimbabwe U19 Women’s left-arm fast bowler Christina Mutasa appeared in 5 matches and bowled in 4 innings. She picked up 7 wickets at a strong average of 9.86 and a strike rate of 11.14, while maintaining an economy rate of 5.31. Her best spell yielded 3 wickets alongside a maiden over, showcasing her sharp opening impact
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 Report:
Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Loreen Tshuma, Beloved Biza, Christina Mutasa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Salem Museka, Buhlebenkosi Maphosa, Andile Mthomba
Match Details :
Date : 24th August, 2026
Time : 5:15 PM
Venue : Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Broadcast : The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website