Zimbabwe Women and South Africa Women are set to meet again in the 2nd T20I of the South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe 2026. The game will be played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on September 13, 2026 (Sunday), with the first ball scheduled for 5:00 PM IST. South Africa started the series with a six-wicket win with 41 balls remaining in the opening T20I. Zimbabwe now have another chance to put up a stronger show in the second match. The result of this game will also decide how the series moves forward from here.
The home side will be hoping for a much better outing after the first match did not go their way. Zimbabwe have a mix of experienced names and younger players in their squad, giving them different options across the batting and bowling departments. South Africa, on the other hand, have several established international players along with promising youngsters who can change the game quickly. Laura Wolvaardt will lead the visitors and remains one of their biggest batting strengths. The second T20I should give both teams another chance to test themselves under the conditions in Bulawayo.
Squads:
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Josephine Nkomo (C), Beloved Biza, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mavunga, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Christine Mutasa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Nthabiseng Nini, Kayla Reyneke, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Caitlin Wyngaard
Players to watch out:
Kelis Ndhlovu
Kelis Ndhlovu is one of the Zimbabwe batters who will have an important job in the second T20I. She has made 152 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 16.89 and a strike rate of 110.14. Her recent numbers suggest that she can provide useful runs when Zimbabwe need to build their innings. She will be expected to spend enough time in the middle and help the team avoid losing wickets too quickly. A solid contribution from Ndhlovu could give Zimbabwe a better base to work from in this match.
Nyasha Gwanzura
Nyasha Gwanzura will be another Zimbabwe player worth keeping an eye on, particularly when the team has the ball. She has taken 5 wickets in her last 5 matches, while her economy rate stands at 7.88 and her bowling strike rate is 20.4. Her ability to pick up wickets can be useful when South Africa begin to build partnerships. Zimbabwe will need their bowlers to make the most of every opportunity against a strong batting unit. Gwanzura could have a useful role if she manages to break South Africa’s rhythm during her spell.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt comes into the second T20I as one of South Africa’s main batting options. The opener has scored 365 runs in her last 10 matches, averaging 40.56 while striking at 143.7. These figures show how regularly she has been able to score while also keeping the innings moving at a good pace. Her responsibility will be even greater as captain, especially with South Africa trying to maintain their advantage in the series. Zimbabwe will know that getting Wolvaardt out early can make their task much easier.
Kayla Reyneke
Kayla Reyneke has also produced useful numbers with the ball in her recent matches for South Africa. She has collected 5 wickets in her last 3 matches, with an economy rate of 6.71 and a strike rate of 8.4. Her recent wicket-taking record gives South Africa another option when they need a breakthrough. She can also keep the pressure on the batting side by giving away fewer runs during her overs. Zimbabwe’s batters will therefore have to find a careful balance between scoring freely and protecting their wickets when Reyneke is bowling.
Pitch:
The Queens Sports Club surface in Bulawayo is expected to offer something for both sides rather than heavily favouring one department. T20I matches at the ground have produced an average first-innings score of around 150 to 155 runs, while the second-innings average is close to 137 runs. Fast bowlers can find some help in the early part of the innings, especially when the ball is new. As the match moves on, spinners can become more useful if the surface starts to slow down.
Weather:
The weather in Bulawayo is expected to stay sunny and clear during the afternoon when the match is scheduled to take place. Temperatures are likely to be around 29°C to 30°C during the match window, making it a warm afternoon for the players. The forecast shows 0.0 mm of rain and only a small chance of rainfall, so there is little concern about weather-related interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Wolvaardt, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Anneke Bosch, Josephine Nkomo, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda
Match Details:
Date – September 13, 2026
Time – 5:00 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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