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Cricket fans are set to witness history as South Africa are making their first-ever bilateral tour of Zimbabwe for the 5-match Women’s T20I series, that starts today. The series gets underway at the iconic Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, where Zimbabwe will look to make the most of home advantage. The hosts enter the contest under new head coach Mark Coles, while all-rounder Josephine Nkomo returns to lead the side after previously being sidelined by injury. Zimbabwe have also blended experience with youth, bringing veteran batter Sharne Mayers back into the squad following a two-year absence. Modester Mupachikwa adds further stability, while U19 graduates Beloved Biza and Christina Mutasa provide a fresh injection of talent.
South Africa, meanwhile, will be led by their accomplished captain Laura Wolvaardt as they begin the tour with a squad combining proven international performers and promising youngsters. The Proteas appear keen to build a flexible and energetic side, with several emerging players eager to establish themselves as regulars during the upcoming global cricketing cycle.
The opening exchanges could prove particularly intriguing. Zimbabwe are expected to rely on their familiarity with local conditions, disciplined bowling and the assistance that the red-soil surface may offer seamers. South Africa, however, possess considerable batting depth and an aggressive approach that could put the hosts’ bowling attack under sustained pressure. The powerplay overs are therefore likely to play a crucial role, setting up an intriguing tactical battle between Zimbabwe’s home-condition advantage and South Africa’s attacking intent.
ZIM-W vs SA-W, Women’s T20I series, Full schedule
| Date | Match details | Timings (IST, GMT and Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 11 2026 | 1st T20I • Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women | 5:00 PM (IST) / 11:30 AM (GMT) / 1:30 PM (LOCAL) |
| Sun, Sep 13 2026 | 2nd T20I • Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women | 4:30 PM (IST) / 11:00 AM (GMT) / 1:00 PM (LOCAL) |
| Tue, Sep 15 2026 | 3rd T20I • Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women | 4:30 PM (IST) / 11:00 AM (GMT) / 1:00 PM (LOCAL) |
| Thu, Sep 17 2026 | 4th T20I • Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women | 4:30 PM (IST) / 11:00 AM (GMT) / 1:00 PM (LOCAL) |
| Sat, Sep 19 2026 | 5th T20I • Bulawayo, Queens Sports Club Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women | 4:30 PM (IST) / 11:00 AM (GMT) / 1:00 PM (LOCAL) |
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Broadcast and Live Streaming details
Fans can watch the action on Zimbabwe Cricket’s YouTube Channel
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
