Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Prediction, 2nd ODI, West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026

Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women prediction for the second ODI of the three-match series centres on whether the hosts can respond after a difficult opening game at Harare Sports Club. West Indies Women lead the series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 99 runs, putting Zimbabwe under pressure to level the series on September 27.

The first ODI showed the difference in batting execution between the two teams. West Indies reached 299/6 from their 50 overs, powered by a record-breaking 182 from captain Hayley Matthews. Realeanna Grimmond also made 53, while Zimbabwe’s bowlers eventually restricted the visitors below 300 after Matthews had dominated much of the innings.

Zimbabwe’s response reached 200 all out in 43.3 overs. Modester Mupachikwa provided the main resistance with 86 from 106 balls, while Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano added 26. West Indies’ Aaliyah Alleyne took 3/44 and Ashmini Munisar and Afy Fletcher claimed two wickets each.

The wider ICC Women’s Championship context also gives this match significance. Before the series, Zimbabwe had lost all six of their Championship matches, while West Indies had four wins from nine matches and sat fifth. The opening win moved West Indies to five wins from 10 Championship matches, while Zimbabwe remained without a win.

Zimbabwe therefore need a substantially better batting performance if they are to challenge West Indies. Their bowlers did produce moments of control in the first match, particularly through Francisca Chipare, but Matthews’ innings ultimately created too large a target.

West Indies enter the second ODI with greater confidence and can seal the three-match series with another victory. Zimbabwe, however, have home conditions and already know what the West Indies attack offers after the first meeting.

Match Details

The official West Indies schedule lists the second ODI for September 27 at Harare Sports Club, with the match beginning at 7:30 UTC.

Zimbabwe Women Last 5 ODI Matches

Zimbabwe have lost their last five ODIs. The run includes the three-match Pakistan series in May, where Pakistan won all three matches, followed by three defeats against New Zealand in March and the opening defeat to West Indies in September.

West Indies Women Last 5 ODI Matches

West Indies have won four of their last five ODIs. Their three-match series against Ireland ended in a 3-0 sweep, with victories by nine wickets, six wickets and 64 runs.

Zimbabwe Women Preview

Zimbabwe enter the second ODI needing a stronger performance from their top order and middle order. The first match demonstrated that they can produce a substantial individual contribution through Modester Mupachikwa, but one major innings was not enough to sustain a chase of 300.

Mupachikwa’s 86 from 106 balls was the clearest positive from the opening game. She absorbed pressure and kept the innings together after Zimbabwe lost wickets at regular intervals. Sharne Mayers provided an aggressive start with 21 from 23 balls, but the partnership structure did not last long enough to establish a genuine chase.

Zimbabwe’s batting will therefore need greater contributions from Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Biza and Mugeri-Tiripano have the ability to rotate strike and attack when opportunities arise, but they cannot afford to leave too much of the scoring burden to Mupachikwa.

The powerplay is particularly important. Against a West Indies attack containing Aaliyah Alleyne, Jannillea Glasgow and the experienced spin options of Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack, Zimbabwe need to avoid losing multiple wickets before the field restrictions end.

The middle overs could again determine whether Zimbabwe reach a competitive total. West Indies used Ashmini Munisar and Afy Fletcher effectively in the first match, taking four wickets between them. Zimbabwe’s batters will need to rotate strike more efficiently against spin rather than allowing the required rate to climb.

With the ball, Francisca Chipare was one of Zimbabwe’s better performers. She took 2/57 from 10 overs and dismissed both Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry. Her ability to attack the stumps while maintaining discipline could again be important against a West Indies middle order that contains several experienced players.

Nyasha Gwanzura also contributed a wicket, while Tendai Makusha dismissed Matthews. That dismissal is worth noting even though Matthews had already made 182. Removing the West Indies captain earlier would dramatically change the match equation.

Powerplay

Zimbabwe need early wickets without allowing West Indies to establish another large opening partnership. Their bowling attack must be particularly disciplined against Matthews, who demonstrated in the first ODI that she can convert a good start into a match-defining score.

Middle Overs

Spin and variation will be central. Zimbabwe need to prevent the West Indies batters from rotating strike freely and should look to create pressure through dot balls rather than relying exclusively on boundary prevention.

Death Overs

If West Indies reach 230 or more with wickets in hand, Zimbabwe will again face the possibility of a 280-plus total. Their death bowling must therefore be effective before the final five overs become a scoring surge.

What Zimbabwe Need to Do to Win

Zimbabwe need three things to change from the first ODI: restrict Matthews earlier, create a longer middle-order partnership with the bat, and reduce the number of wickets lost before 45 overs.

Their home advantage is useful, but it will only become meaningful if the batting unit can produce a competitive total.

West Indies Women Preview

West Indies Women enter the second ODI with a clear opportunity to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Their opening performance showed considerable batting depth, although the overwhelming influence came from Hayley Matthews.

Matthews’ 182 from 156 balls was the highest ODI score by a West Indies batter and came with 26 fours and two sixes. She batted through virtually the entire innings and gave West Indies a platform from which the lower order only needed to maintain the scoring rate.

Realeanna Grimmond’s 53 from 70 balls was also important. Her partnership with Matthews allowed West Indies to build a strong base during the first half of the innings. If Zimbabwe again allow Matthews and Grimmond to settle, another substantial total could be produced.

Stafanie Taylor had a quiet opening game with the bat, but her experience remains important in the middle order. Chinelle Henry contributed 19 and provides another power option, while Aaliyah Alleyne and Jannillea Glasgow can add late runs.

West Indies’ bowling was similarly balanced. Alleyne took 3/44, while Munisar and Fletcher claimed two wickets apiece. Glasgow also took two wickets and bowled eight overs for 37.

The key tactical question is whether West Indies continue to use spin aggressively during the middle overs. Zimbabwe’s batting has struggled to maintain scoring momentum against high-quality bowling, so Fletcher, Munisar and Ramharack can create pressure if the fielding remains sharp.

The visitors also have considerable experience. Taylor, Matthews, Campbelle and Fletcher have extensive international exposure, while younger players such as Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar and Jahzara Claxton provide opportunities for the side to develop its next generation.

Powerplay

West Indies should again look to establish a strong opening platform. Matthews’ ability to score rapidly while remaining at the crease creates significant pressure on Zimbabwe’s bowling resources.

Middle Overs

This is where West Indies have an important advantage in bowling variety. Fletcher, Munisar and Ramharack can attack Zimbabwe’s middle order while the seamers return for specific matchups.

Death Overs

If West Indies retain several wickets until the final 10 overs, they have enough batting depth to push a score beyond the 280 mark. Their bowling unit also showed in the first ODI that it can keep taking wickets rather than simply defending runs.

What West Indies Need to Do to Win

West Indies do not need Matthews to reproduce 182. Their objective should be to build another stable 250-plus batting platform and then use their spin depth to attack Zimbabwe’s middle order.

Team Squad & Team News

Zimbabwe Women ODI Squad

• Josephine Nkomo (Captain)
• Beloved Biza
• Olinder Chare
• Kudzai Chigora
• Chiedza Dhururu
• Nyasha Gwanzura
• Tendai Makusha
• Michelle Mavunga
• Sharne Mayers
• Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
• Modester Mupachikwa
• Christina Mutasa
• Kelis Ndhlovu
• Loryn Phiri
• Nomvelo Sibanda
• Francisca Chipare

Zimbabwe Cricket named a 16-player squad for the ODI and T20I series. Kudzai Chigora is selected specifically for the ODI leg, while Francisca Chipare is a T20I-only selection according to the squad announcement; however, Chipare played in the first ODI, so the published squad information and match scorecard should be followed when assessing availability for this match. Loreen Tshuma is unavailable through injury.

West Indies Women ODI Squad

• Hayley Matthews (Captain)
• Aaliyah Alleyne
• Eboni Brathwaite
• Shemaine Campbelle
• Jahzara Claxton
• Afy Fletcher
• Jannillea Glasgow
• Realeanna Grimmond
• Shawnisha Hector
• Chinelle Henry
• Zaida James
• Mandy Mangru
• Ashmini Munisar
• Karishma Ramharack
• Stafanie Taylor

West Indies named a 15-player squad for the ODI leg. Eboni Brathwaite replaced Deandra Dottin, who was granted personal leave, while Chinelle Henry returned after recovering from the injury that kept her out of the Ireland ODI tour. Hayley Matthews will lead the ODI series before taking personal leave ahead of the T20I leg.

No confirmed change to either side’s squad for the second ODI has been identified.

Probable Playing XI

Probable XIs are subject to official team announcements and the toss.

Pitch Report

The Harare Sports Club surface generally offers a reasonable balance between batting and bowling. Early in the innings, seamers can obtain movement from the new ball, while batters who settle in can score more freely once the ball becomes older.

The first ODI demonstrated that a well-set batter can exploit the surface. Matthews scored 182 from 156 balls, while Grimmond contributed 53, and West Indies eventually reached 299/6. Zimbabwe, in contrast, struggled to maintain the same scoring rate once their initial resistance ended.

Spin should become increasingly relevant through the middle overs. Harare’s ODI history also indicates that the second innings has generally produced lower scoring than the first, although the women’s sample is small.

For Zimbabwe, the important adjustment is to preserve wickets through the first 20 overs. If they reach the middle overs with seven or eight wickets available, the surface should allow them to accelerate.

For West Indies, the strategy should be to attack early and then use Fletcher, Munisar and Ramharack to pressure Zimbabwe’s middle order.

A first-innings total around 240–260 should be competitive in a women’s ODI, while 280-plus would represent a strong total if the full 50 overs are completed.

Weather Report

Current forecasts indicate dry and sunny conditions in Harare on Sunday, September 27. Weather-atlas forecasts a maximum around 31°C with a 0% precipitation probability, while the Met Office forecast also indicates sunny or sunny-interval conditions with precipitation below 5% through the match period.

DLS/Interruption Risk: Low

Rain does not currently appear likely to materially affect the match. The dry conditions should keep the pitch consistent, while the relatively low humidity means dew should not be a major factor for this daytime ODI.

Broadcast Details

The second ODI begins at 1:00 PM IST / 7:30 AM UTC on September 27 at Harare Sports Club. Current broadcast listings indicate no Indian television broadcast, with live streaming available through the Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel; WindiesCricket.com is also listed among official streaming options. In Southern Africa, SuperSport and DStv Stream are listed for the series.

West Indies Women vs Zimbabwe Women Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Zimbabwe Women Win the Toss

Zimbabwe should consider batting first.

The first ODI showed that chasing 300 against this West Indies attack is difficult. Zimbabwe should instead try to establish a total and use the pressure of a scoreboard to attack Matthews and the West Indies middle order.

A target around 250 would give Zimbabwe a realistic opportunity, particularly if their bowlers can take early wickets.

If West Indies Women Win the Toss

West Indies could also choose to bat first, especially given the way Matthews controlled the opening ODI.

A first-innings total around 270 would put Zimbabwe under considerable pressure. West Indies also have enough bowling depth to defend a competitive score.

If the surface appears particularly good for batting, batting first becomes the more attractive option because there is currently little weather reason to chase.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: West Indies Women

The toss itself is random, so this is only an analytical prediction. If West Indies win it, batting first would be the preferred strategy because their batting unit has already demonstrated the ability to build a large total at this venue.

ODI Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The most important factor is the batting gap. West Indies have recently produced totals of 270, 242, 257 and 299 in their last four ODI wins, while Zimbabwe have repeatedly struggled to pass 225 against stronger attacks.

The second major factor is Matthews. Zimbabwe successfully dismissed her eventually, but only after she had already scored 182. Removing her before she reaches a substantial score could radically reduce West Indies’ projected total.

The third factor is spin. West Indies have several options capable of attacking Zimbabwe during the middle overs, which is an area where the hosts need to improve significantly.

Key ODI Player Matchups

Key Batting & Bowling Targets

Expected Top Batter

Hayley Matthews — She enters the second ODI after scoring 182 in the opening match and has already demonstrated how effectively she can control this bowling attack.

Expected Top Bowler

Afy Fletcher — Fletcher took 2/31 in the first ODI and offers West Indies a proven middle-over wicket-taking option.

Potential X-Factor

Modester Mupachikwa — Her 86 was Zimbabwe’s strongest batting performance in the first ODI. If she can bat deep again while receiving stronger support, Zimbabwe’s chances improve considerably.

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