Zimbabwe Women (ZIM W) square off against the West Indies Women (WI W) in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday, October 3.
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM W) square off against the West Indies Women (WI W) in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Saturday, October 3.
Hayley Matthews-led West Indies are the favourites heading into this contest. They won the three-match ODI series 2-1. However, they won't be too pleased with the defeat in the second ODI. In the three-match T20I series, the Caribbean side would love to maintain a clean slate.
On the other hand, Josephine Nkomo's Zimbabwe will take confidence from the second ODI, which they won. Experts believe that as the game gets shorter, the gap between two teams significantly reduces. Zimbabwe will want to bank on home advantage and spring an upset on Saturday.
ZIM W vs WI W: Match Details
| Match | Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I, West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, October 3, 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | FanCode (App & Website) |
Harare Sports Club: Pitch Report
Harare Sports Club is expected to provide a balanced pitch. However, batters who are willing to spend some time in the middle will be able score runs. The captain who wins the toss might want to bowl first and make the most of the new ball.
ZIM W vs WI W: Head-to-Head T20I Record
This is going to be the first Women's T20I between Zimbabwe and the West Indies.
ZIM W vs WI W: Predicted Playing 11s
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM W):
Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo (C), Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Olinder Chare.
West Indies Women (WI W):
Hayley Matthews (C), Realeanna Grimmond, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar.ZIM W vs WI W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Hayley Matthews
Hayley Matthews is expected to play a key role in the T20Is after finishing as the top run-getter in the ODI series by a distance. In three innings, the West Indies captain slammed 326 runs at a strike rate of 107.24. Zimbabwe would want to see her back to the dugout as soon as possible.
Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne
Aaliyah Alleyne was the highest wicket-taker during the ODI series. In three matches, she picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of just 4.68. The right-arm seamer would want to make an impact inside the powerplay with the new ball.
Today's Match Prediction: West Indies to win the match
Match Information
vs
Oct 3, 2026
Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Harare
11:00 AMSecond To Bat
Powerplay: 45-55160-170
Second To Bat
Powerplay: 35-45130-140
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