The Zimbabwe – West Indies Women’s ODI opener at Harare Sports Club set a clear tone for the series, with West Indies Women registering a comfortable 99-run victory. The visitors posted an imposing total of 299/6, courtesy of a masterpiece from skipper Hayley Matthews, who blasted 182 off 156 balls, alongside a solid half-century from Realeanna Grimmond. In response, Zimbabwe showed spirit through Modester Mupachikwa’s gritty 86, but their chase lost momentum against disciplined bowling spells from Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, and Jannillea Glasgow, eventually getting bowled out for 200 in 43.3 overs.
As the teams return to the same venue for the second ODI, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the hosts to keep the series alive. Zimbabwe need much tighter discipline with the ball during the opening overs to stop the West Indies top order from laying another huge foundation, with steady partnerships around Mupachikwa being crucial to applying real pressure. On the flip side, West Indies enter this clash with all the momentum behind them, looking to maintain their aggressive brand of cricket and seal the three-match series with a game to spare. Unless Zimbabwe pull off a massive turn-around across all three departments, the visitors remain well-placed to deliver another decisive result.
Head-to-Head:
- Matches Played – 1
- Zimbabwe Women Wins – 0
- West Indies Women Wins – 1
- No Result – 0
Zimbabwe Women and West Indies Women have played against each just once in ODIs so far. While West Indies hold a strong record, regulars in ODI cricket, Zimbabwe will now be hoping to put up a much stronger fight and level the record when they meet again.
Squads:
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Christina Mutasa, Francisca Chipare, Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Loreen Tshuma, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Loryn Phiri, Mitchel Mavunga, Modester Mupachikwa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Nyasha Gwanzura, Sharne Mayers, Tendai Makusha
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Chinelle Henry, Eboni Brathwaite, Hayley Matthews, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Realeanna Grimond, Shawnisha Hector, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James
Where to Watch Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women
Date – September 27, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Fixtures and Results:
1st ODI – September 24, 2026 – West Indies won by 99 runs
2nd ODI – September 27, 2026 – Harare
3rd ODI – September 30, 2026 – Harare
1st T20I – October 03, 2026 – Harare
2nd T20I – October 05, 2026 – Harare
3rdT20I – October 07, 2026 – Harare
Live and Streaming Details:
India & Subcontinent – Streamed live on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel
Caribbean & Americas – Streamed live on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel/ Windiescricket.com.
Southern Africa (including Zimbabwe) – Broadcast live on SuperSport (SuperSport Cricket/Grandstand) and available on the DStv Stream app.
Rest of the World – Accessible for free via ICC.tv or the ZC TV/Windies Cricket official YouTube channels
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