The Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I takes place today, October 5, 2026, at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. West Indies lead the three-match series 1-0 after a dominant 8-wicket win in the opener. Zimbabwe need a win to keep the series alive. West Indies want to seal it.
I've followed this series closely. The first match showed the gap between these sides. West Indies bowled Zimbabwe out for just 97. Then they chased it down in 12.5 overs. The question now: can Zimbabwe bounce back at home?
Match Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Match |
Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I |
| Series |
West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe, 2026 |
| Date |
Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Time |
3:30 PM IST / 12:00 PM Local (Harare) |
| Venue |
Takashinga Sports Club, Harare |
| Series Status |
West Indies lead 1-0 |
Head-to-Head Record
West Indies have dominated this matchup. The two teams have played 10 T20Is. West Indies won 40% of those matches. Zimbabwe have never beaten West Indies in T20Is.
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The first T20I continued that pattern. Zimbabwe managed 97/9 in their 20 overs. West Indies cruised to 98/2 in just 12.5 overs.
Pitch Report: Takashinga Sports Club
The Takashinga pitch has a clear character. Teams batting first win 67% of matches here. The average first-innings score sits at 130. The average second-innings score drops to 105.
Pace vs Spin at this venue:
| Bowling Type |
Wickets |
Percentage |
| Pace |
5 |
71.43% |
| Spin |
2 |
28.57% |
Data from last 10 matches at the venue
Fast bowlers get early assistance before the pitch flattens out. As the match progresses, the track slows down. Spin becomes more effective in the middle overs.
The weather forecast looks clear. Temperature around 26.9°C. Batting conditions rated as "Fast & Bounce".
What this means: Win the toss, bat first. Put runs on the board. Let the pitch slow down. Make the chase difficult.
Team Form and Key Players
West Indies Women
West Indies enter this match with momentum. They dominated every facet of the first T20I.
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Jahzara Claxton won Player of the Match in the opener. She scored 31 runs and took 2 wickets. Her all-round contribution gives West Indies flexibility.
Afy Fletcher was destructive with the ball. She took 2 wickets and claimed four catches in the first match. Her leg-spin will be crucial on this slowing pitch.
Chinelle Henry provides firepower with both bat and ball. Her form makes her a constant threat.
Hayley Matthews remains the biggest match-winner. Her ability to dominate with bat and ball makes her dangerous in T20 cricket.
Recent form: West Indies average 144 runs per match. Their highest T20I total is 199.
Zimbabwe Women
Zimbabwe need a significant improvement. The first match exposed batting weaknesses.
Modester Mupachikwa top-scored with 13 in the opener. She needs support from the top order.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano is the key batter. She must set a strong base if Zimbabwe want to post a competitive total.
Nyasha Gwanzura showed what she can do in the ODI series. She took 4/33 in a historic win over West Indies. Her all-round ability could change the game.
Nomvelo Sibanda leads the bowling attack. She needs to strike early and put West Indies under pressure.
Recent form: Zimbabwe average 106 runs per match. Their highest T20I score is 150.
Prediction: Who Wins?
West Indies are heavy favorites. Cricket World's prediction model gives them an 88.5% chance of winning. Robinhood's prediction market shows West Indies trading at 85 cents, implying similar confidence.
The reasons are clear:
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West Indies have superior international experience
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Their bowling attack dominated the first match
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Zimbabwe's batting collapsed under pressure
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The head-to-head record strongly favors West Indies
But there's a case for Zimbabwe. They won an ODI against West Indies recently. Nyasha Gwanzura's 4/33 showed this team can compete. Home conditions help. The pitch favors batting first, and if Zimbabwe win the toss, they could post a challenging total.
My prediction: West Indies win. But Zimbabwe will bat better than they did in the first match. Expect a closer contest.
Where to Watch: Live Streaming Details
No traditional TV broadcast is available in India or the Caribbean.
India and Subcontinent: Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel
Zimbabwe and Southern Africa: SuperSport Cricket or Grandstand. DStv Stream app also available
West Indies and Americas: Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel
Worldwide: ICC.tv and official Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube stream (subject to regional availability)
Fantasy Cricket Tips
For Dream11 and My11Circle teams, here are the players to target:
Captain choices: Jahzara Claxton, Chinelle Henry
Vice-captain choices: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Must-have players:
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Modester Mupachikwa (wicketkeeper)
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Beloved Biza (all-rounder)
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Nyasha Gwanzura (all-rounder)
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Stafanie Taylor (all-rounder)
The Final Thoughts
The Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd T20I is West Indies' match to lose. They have the form, the experience, and the head-to-head record. Zimbabwe need a dramatic turnaround to level the series.
The pitch favors batting first. The toss matters. If Zimbabwe win it and post 140+, they give themselves a chance. If West Indies bat first, they could put the game out of reach quickly.
For live coverage, the Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel is your best bet. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST.
