In the Zimbabwe Women’s T20 Cup 2026, Eagles Women currently sit in third place on the points table with 2 points from 3 matches, having won 1 and lost 2 with a Net Run Rate of +0.041. Mega Market Mountaineers Women find themselves just behind in fourth position, also holding 2 points from 3 outings (1 win, 2 losses), but with a lower NRR of -1.588. With both sides sitting on equal points, this encounter offers a crucial chance to break away and climb into the top half of the standings.
Squads:
Eagles Women’s Cricket Team
Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Alice Marongwe, Vimbai Mutungwindu, Olinda Chare, Mitchel Mavunga, Betty Mangachena, Mitchel Chivare, Munenyasha Mandidzora, Chevaughn Ndoro, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Shebina Maseko, Ruvarashe Mpofu
Mountaineers Women’s Cricket Team
Pellagia Mujaji, Precious Dzvifu, Monique Mushanyu, Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Audrey Mazvishaya, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Passionate Munorwei, Shanel Machado, Pashel Zambuko, Shalom Mandovha, Tawana Matandauri
Players to watch out:
Betty Mangachena
Playing for Eagles Women, right-handed batter Betty Mangachena has scored 73 runs across 3 innings without remaining unbeaten. Her highest score in the tournament stands at an unbeaten 36, maintaining an average of 24.33. Striking at 86.90, she has hit 12 boundaries so far in her campaign.
Pellagia Mujaji
Representing Mega Market Mountaineers Women, right-handed batter Pellagia Mujaji has accumulated 52 runs in 3 matches. She has been dismissed twice, staying not out once, which gives her an average of 26.00 and the highest score of 40*. She has scored her runs at a strike rate of 77.61 while dispatching 6 boundaries.
Olinda Chare
Eagles Women leg-spinner Olinda Chare has featured in 3 matches, taking 4 wickets across 3 innings. She has maintained tight control with an impressive economy rate of 4.17 and an average of 12.50. Her best bowling spell so far has yielded 2 wickets, while bowling a strike rate of 18.00.
Kudzai Chigora
Right-arm medium pacer Kudzai Chigora, playing for Mega Market Mountaineers Women, has picked up 5 wickets in 3 innings. She holds a solid bowling average of 13.80 alongside an economy rate of 5.75, with best figures of 3 wickets in an innings. Her strike rate currently sits at 14.40 over the tournament.
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. However, as the game progresses, spinners come into play.
Weather:
Bulawayo will see sunny skies with a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. Expect a light breeze and 0% chance of rain throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Alice Marongwe, Munenyasha Mandidzora, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Pellagia Mujaji, Cathrine Chitombo, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Passionate Munorwei
Match Details:
Date – August 21, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
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