Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) will face West Indies Women (WI-W) in the second T20I of their three-match series at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare on Monday, October 5, 2026. The visitors will look to wrap up the series, while Zimbabwe Women need a victory to stay alive in the contest.
ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Details: Date, Time, Venue & Live Streaming
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Match | Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Monday, 05 October 2026 |
| Time | 03:30 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 03:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Takashinga Sports Club |
| City | Harare |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
| Live Score | Possible11 |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Preview
Zimbabwe Women had a difficult outing in the opening T20I, managing only 97 runs. Their batters struggled to build partnerships and were unable to put enough pressure on the West Indies bowling attack.
The hosts will now be hoping for a much-improved batting performance. Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and Kelis Ndhlovu will be important at the top, while captain Josephine Nkomo will be expected to provide experience in the middle order.
West Indies Women, meanwhile, made an excellent start to the series. Their bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the first match and restricted Zimbabwe to a low total. They will be keen to produce another disciplined performance and seal the three-match series with one game remaining.
Experienced players such as Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry and Afy Fletcher give the visitors plenty of quality. If their batting unit can also produce a strong performance, West Indies Women will have a good opportunity to win again.
ZIM-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) | 0 |
| West Indies Women (WI-W) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
West Indies Women currently lead the head-to-head record, having won the only previous meeting between the two sides.
Weather & Pitch Report at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
- Weather Report: The weather in Harare is expected to remain clear, with the temperature around 11.1°C and humidity close to 93%. The chance of rain is only 2%, so weather interruptions are unlikely.
- Pitch Report: The Takashinga Sports Club pitch is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pacers could find some movement and bounce with the new ball, while spinners may become increasingly effective as the surface slows down.
ZIM-W vs WI-W Probable Playing 11:
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) Playing 11:
1. Nyasha Gwanzura, 2. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, 3. Kelis Ndhlovu, 4. Josephine Nkomo (c), 5. Beloved Biza, 6. Modester Mupachikwa (wk), 7. Michelle Mavunga, 8. Francisca Chipare, 9. Olinder Chare, 10. Kudzai Chigora, 11. Sharne Mayers
West Indies Women (WI-W) Playing 11:
1. Eboni Brathwaite, 2. Jahzara Claxton, 3. Realeanna Grimmond, 4. Stafanie Taylor, 5. Chinelle Henry (c), 6. Jannillea Glasgow, 7. Aaliyah Alleyne, 8. Mandy Mangru (wk), 9. Afy Fletcher, 10. Shawnisha Hector, 11. Karishma Ramharack
ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?
Zimbabwe Women will have the advantage of playing at home, but their batting performance in the opening T20I remains a concern. They will need a much better effort with the bat to challenge the visitors.
West Indies Women looked more composed in the first game, particularly with the ball. Their greater experience and stronger performance in the opening match give them the edge heading into the second T20I.
AI Match Prediction: West Indies Women are favourites to win the ZIM-W vs WI-W 2nd T20I and seal the series.
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