The South Africa Emerging Women squad will face off against Zimbabwe in the 4th T20 of the series. After losing the last two matches, South Africa will hope to level the series while Zimbabwe will be eyeing to seal the series. The match is scheduled to take place on 24th November at the Harare Sports Club at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Zimbabwe – Mary-Anne Musonda, Josephine Nkomo, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Ashley Ndiraya, Kelis Ndhlovu, Pellagia Mujaji, Chiyedza Dhururu, Nomvelo Sibanda, Precious Marange, Audrey Mazvishaya, Nyasha Gwanzura, Francisca Chipare, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhera
South Africa Emerging – Nobulumko Baneti, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke De Ridder, Jenna Evans, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Leah Jones, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Refilwe Moncho, Seshnie Naidu, Asakhe Nyovane, Nondumiso Shangase, Andrie Steyn, Jané Winster
Players to watch out:
Josephine Nkomo:
26-year-old Josephine Nkomo will be a player to watch out for. She has amassed 342 runs in 36 T20Is at an average of 24.42. She has performed well in this series and has contributed with the bat and ball. The team will hope for another good performance from her.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano:
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano is an impressive player on the Zimbabwe side. In 37 T20Is she has scored 743 runs at an average of 26.53. In the second T20I, she played a match-winning knock of 42 runs off 18 balls. She will be a player to watch out for.
Leah Jones:
21-year-old Leah Jones will be a player to watch out for. She has been one of the best performers for South Africa and has bowled impressively throughout this series with 5 wickets in 3 games. South Africa will hope she continues this performance.
Annerie Dercksen:
Annerie Dercksen has been the best batter for South Africa in this series. She won the Player of the Match trophy for her unbeaten 58 in the first T20. She followed that up with scores of 9 and 27. She will be a player to watch out for.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Harare Cricket Club will favor the bowlers, slightly over the batters. Amongst bowlers, expect pacers to perform.
Weather:
It is expected to be sunny with the temperature being 31 degrees Celsius and humidity being 35%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Tebogo Macheke, Annerie Dercksen, Mary-Anne Musonda, Eliz-Mari Marx, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nondumiso Shangase, Josephine Nkomo, Jané Winster, Leah Jones, Loreen Tshuma, Tumi Sekhukhune
Match details:
Date – 24th November, 2023
Time – 3:30 PM, IST
Venue – Harare Sports Club
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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