At the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, in match no. 4 of the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) Global Qualifier, Zimbabwe is slated to take on Vanuatu on the 25th of April, 2024, at 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Zimbabwe – Mary-Anne Musonda (C), Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Chiyedza Dhururu, Loreen Tshuma, Audrey Mazvishaya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Precious Marange, Pellagia Mujaji, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Francisca Chipare, Ashley Ndiraya
Vanuatu – Selina Solman (C), Rachel Andrew, Maiyllisse Carlot, Alvina Chilia, Gillian Chilia, Leimauri Chilia, Lissing Enock, Natalia Kakor, Valenta Langiatu, Vicky Mansale, Nasimana Navaika, Raylin Ova, Susan Stephen, Mahina Tarimiala, Vanessa Vira
Players to watch out:
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
The 32-year-old top-order batter, from 42 T20I innings, has amassed 914 runs, including the highest of 80, at an average of 26.88 and a strike rate of 109.19. Chipo has been in good form lately, and her scores from her previous couple of outings read 66 and 38. She is amongst the best batters on the team and it’ll be hoped that she capitalizes on her form.
Josephine Nkomo
The 26-year-old all-rounder in T20Is has added 404 runs to the tally from 33 innings, at an average of 22.44, and struck 42 wickets from 43 outings, with bests being 56* and 4/7. Josephine, in her only warm-up game, scored a run-a-ball 38 and conceded only 3 runs off her only over. The team will count on her to continue with this momentum.
Selina Solman
The 28-year-old all-rounder, from 35 T20I appearances, has added 427 runs to the tally, including the highest of 50*, and taken 41 wickets, including the best of 5/9. Selina didn’t have the best of outings during the warm-up fixtures, departing cheaply on scores of 13 and 9, while her bowling figures read 2/25 (4) and 0/18 (2). She will be back to find her mojo.
Rachel Andrew
The 25-year-old all-rounder, from 36 T20Is, has accumulated 781 runs at an average of 26.03 and picked up 37 wickets at an economy rate of 4.19, with respective bests of 106* and 3/7. Rachel kicked off this campaign on a high with a fine 41* and bowling figures of 2/19 (4) and 1/7 (2) in warm-up games. She’ll be backed to carry this form into the competition.
Pitch:
The Zayed Cricket Stadium wicket is a balanced one that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. While batters enjoy the opportunity to score well with an average in the 120s, bowlers, especially spinners, benefit from the conditions.
Weather:
With sunny skies and a low chance of rain, the conditions are pleasant for cricket. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 28°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 26%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Mary-Anne Musonda, Sharne Mayers, Selina Solman, Kelis Ndhlovu, Rachel Andrew, Josephine Nkomo, Nasimana Navaika, Precious Marange, Vanessa Vira
Match details:
Date – April 25, 2024
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.