Rhinos Women come into the Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026 clash looking to set the pace in the tournament, boasting a well-balanced squad that blends experienced domestic campaigners with clinical top-order ball-strikers. On the other side, Tuskers Women rely heavily on their sharp bowling unit to choke the scoring in the middle overs, though their batting lineup faces a stern test to post or chase competitive totals. Matches between these two sides rarely lack bite, as the tactical tussle between Rhinos’ aggressive top order and Tuskers’ disciplined, stump-to-stump bowling usually dictates the final outcome.
Squads:
Rhinos Women’s Cricket Team
Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Vimbai Kavava, Ashley Munatswa, Hillary Marodza, Portia Chihwai, Josephine Nkomo, Francisca Chipare, Melinda Kachingwe, Natalie Chikandinga, Florence Machona, Whitney Bayana, Tanyaradzwa Chibharo
Tuskers Women’s Cricket Team
Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Philontropic Shango, Natasha Mthomba, Thubelihle Saidi, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Loreen Tshuma, Tasmeen Granger, Lindrose Masina, Gracious Nsingo, Tendai Makusha, Persevarance Mpofu
Players to watch out:
Josephine Nkomo
Josephine Nkomo has been a dependable, all-round presence in international T20 cricket, featuring in 69 WT20I matches. Across 49 batting innings, she has scored 629 runs at an average of 23.29, including a top score of 56* and a total of 52 fours and 3 sixes. With the ball, she is equally effective, grabbing 68 wickets across 64 innings with an incredible economy rate of 4.93 and outstanding best bowling figures of 5/6.
Kelly Ndiraya
Kelly Ndiraya is at the very beginning of her international Twenty20 journey, having featured in just a single WT20I match to date. In her sole batting appearance, she was dismissed for a duck after facing just one delivery, leaving her with a strike rate and average of 0.00. She has yet to bowl or register a catch or stumping in the shortest format at the international level.
Loryn Phiri
Loryn Phiri has established herself as a key strike bowler in T20 international cricket, featuring in 37 WT20Is. She has taken 26 wickets in 32 bowling innings at a sharp bowling average of 16.07 and an economical rate of 5.53 runs per over. Her absolute headline career performance remains a brilliant five-wicket haul, recording best figures of 5/6.
Nomvelo Sibanda
Nomvelo Sibanda is a vital frontline bowling option with a wealth of T20 international experience under her belt across 63 WT20Is. She has picked up 56 wickets in 63 innings at a strong average of 18.17 while maintaining a tight economy rate of 5.50 runs per over. Her career highlight with the ball was a standout performance where she claimed a five-wicket haul with figures of 5/14.
Pitch:
The surface at Queens Sports Club is known to be traditionally good for batting, especially in the early stages of a match. The ball generally comes nicely onto the bat, allowing top-order batters to score freely.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be bright and clear with a pleasant daytime high of 25°C and a chilly night low down to 5°C – 9°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kelly Ndiraya, Kay Ndiraya, Vimbai Kavava, Ashley Munatswa, Hillary Marodza, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu, Philontropic Shango, Natasha Mthomba, Thubelihle Saidi
Match Details:
Date – April 18, 2026
Time – 5:15 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel
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