Zimbabwe Women will take on the West Indies Women in the first match of the three-game ODI series at Harare Sports Club in Harare on Thursday, September 24.
Led by Nomvelo Sibanda, Zimbabwe Women will enter this series after a 0-3 ODI series defeat to Pakistan Women away from home in May 2026. On the other hand, West Indies Women, led by Hayley Matthews, bagged a 3-0 ODI series win over Ireland Women away from home in July 2026.
ZIM-W vs WI-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 1, Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, ODI Series 2026, Match 1
Time & Date: 1:00 PM IST, Thursday, September 24
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
ZIM-W vs WI-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report
The average first-innings score across the last three Women’s ODIs was 225. Interestingly, two out of three ODIs saw the teams chasing second come out on top. Any score above 280 would be a tough ask for the team batting second.
ZIM-W vs WI-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs
Zimbabwe Women
Kelis Ndhlovu, Christine Mutasa, Kelly Ndiraya, Beloved Biza, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Vimbai Mutungwindu (wk), Adel Zimunu, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Olinda Chare
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews (c), Realeanna Grimmond, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jahzara Claxton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
ZIM-W vs WI-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 1 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: West Indies Women
These two sides haven’t played against each other in this format. With the West Indies Women having relatively more experience, we can expect them to come out on top, despite the Zimbabwe Women having a home advantage.
