The three-match Zimbabwe – West Indies ODI series at Harare Sports Club sits delicately poised at 1-1 following two wildly different encounters.
The West Indies asserted complete dominance in the opener, sealing a massive 99-run victory powered by a stunning 182-run masterpiece from captain Hayley Matthews. However, Zimbabwe hit back courageously in the second game, skittling the visitors for a meager 139 behind Nyasha Gwanzura’s remarkable spell of 4/33, before calmly chasing down the total with four wickets to spare.
With crucial ICC Women’s Championship qualification points up for grabs, tomorrow’s series decider holds massive significance for both sides beyond just the trophy. Zimbabwe will carry huge momentum into the fixture after pulling off a landmark win, while the West Indies will be under heavy pressure to address their batting frailties and avoid a costly series defeat away from home.
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 30, 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 – Zimbabwe won by 4 wickets
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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