Zimbabwe Women Level ODI Series Against West Indies with Four-Wicket Win
Zimbabwes womens cricket team secured a four-wicket victory over West Indies, leveling the ODI series at 1-1.
Harare, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket team triumphed over the West Indies by four wickets in the second ODI held at Harare Sports Club on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This victory allowed the host team to equalize the three-match series at 1-1.
Winning the toss, the West Indies opted to bat first but struggled, collapsing for just 139 runs in 39.3 overs. They faced an early setback when Rialiana Grimond was dismissed for only 4 runs, leaving the team at 9.
Captain Hayley Matthews tried to stabilize the innings by forming a 47-run partnership with Stephanie Taylor for the second wicket, but after their dismissal, the West Indies continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. Matthews scored 26 runs off 35 balls, hitting five boundaries, while Taylor top-scored with 47 runs, including four fours. Lower-order contributions came from Afy Fletcher with 15 runs and Ashmini Munisar, who remained unbeaten on 20.
For Zimbabwe, Nyasha Gwanzura was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 33 runs. Michelle Mavunga took three wickets, and Francisca Chipare chipped in with two.
In response, Zimbabwe chased down the target in 40.5 overs. Modester Mupachikwa and Kelis Ndlovu set the tone with a 67-run opening partnership. Mupachikwa scored 38 runs from 57 balls, including seven fours. However, the innings faltered as Zimbabwe lost three wickets for just 70 runs.
Captain Josephine Nkomo then partnered with Beloved Biza to add 30 runs for the fourth wicket, bringing the team to a century. Nkomo scored 30 runs before returning to the pavilion, while Biza contributed 14 runs. Nyasha Gwanzura sealed the victory with an unbeaten 18 runs.
In the first match of the series, the West Indies had secured a convincing win by 99 runs. The decisive third and final ODI will take place on September 30 at the same venue, where the winning team will clinch the series. Following this, a three-match T20 series is scheduled from October 3 to 7.
