West Indies Women have secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe following a commanding eight-wicket victory at Harare. The result was largely dictated by a clinical bowling display led by Jahzara Claxton, which restricted the hosts to a modest total, followed by an aggressive run chase spearheaded by Eboni Brathwaite.
The Zimbabwe Innings
Asked to bat first, Zimbabwe opened with a promising partnership between Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza, who combined for 46 runs across the first 8.2 overs. However, the momentum shifted once the opening stand was broken. Biza anchored the innings with a steady 35 from 35 balls, eventually departing in the 13th over. The Zimbabwean middle order faced significant pressure from Claxton, who dismissed Biza and then immediately claimed Christine Mutasa for a duck with her next delivery. While Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano provided some stability with 25 off 28 deliveries, the home side struggled to find the necessary scoring rate during the final overs. Claxton completed a stellar spell by removing captain Josephine Nkomo, finishing with figures of 3 for 14 to limit Zimbabwe to 106 for 7. But Zimbabwe could not find the acceleration they needed in the latter stages, chipo Mugeri-Tiripano held the innings together with 25 off 28.
West Indies Dominate the Chase
- The visitors adopted a highly aggressive approach, reaching 69 runs during the Powerplay alone.
- Eboni Brathwaite reached her fifty in just 20 balls, smashing three boundaries and six sixes before falling for 57.
- Realeanna Grimmond maintained the pressure with an unbeaten 23 from 16 deliveries, aided by two massive sixes.
- Stafanie Taylor concluded the proceedings with a boundary, allowing the West Indies to reach 108 for 2 in only 9.1 overs.
By securing the win with 65 balls remaining, the tourists have effectively wrapped up the series. The final match serves as a chance for Zimbabwe to salvage a win, while the West Indies look to complete a clean sweep.
