Zimbabwe W Vs Namibia W, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier: ZIM Cruise Past NAM, Both Seal Global Qualifier Spots

Zimbabwe Women outplayed Namibia Women in a comfortable nine-wicket win, chasing down 116 with 21 balls to spare in their regional qualifier clash. The result not only highlighted Zimbabwe’s batting depth but also confirmed their place in next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal.

Zimbabwe Women Vs Namibia Women, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Match Report

Namibia never really found momentum after being sent in to bat, finishing on 115/7 from their 20 overs. Kayleen Green (48 off 47) and Yasmeen Khan (23 off 21) offered resistance, but the rest of the batting faltered under Zimbabwe’s disciplined bowling. Josephine Nkomo (2/13) and Beloved Biza (2/12) were the standout performers with the ball.

In response, Zimbabwe’s chase was anchored by opener Kelis Ndhlovu, who struck a fluent 70* off 52 balls with 11 fours and a six. She was well supported by Modester Mupachikwa (37) in a 112-run opening stand that effectively killed the contest. Zimbabwe reached 116/1 in 16.3 overs to complete a commanding victory.

Zimbabwe and Namibia book tickets for global qualifier

With the result, Zimbabwe and Namibia have secured their tickets to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier to be held in Nepal early next year. Ten teams will battle it out for four coveted spots in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, scheduled for June and July. For both Zimbabwe and Namibia, it is a historic step forward, as neither side has ever qualified for a women’s World Cup in any format.

They now join Bangladesh, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands, Thailand, Nepal and USA, who had already booked their places in the global qualifier. The final slot will be filled by the winner of the East Asia-Pacific regional qualifier, beginning in Fiji on September 9.

Zimbabwe Women Vs Namibia Women, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Toss Update

Zimbabwe Women won the toss and chose to bowl first, looking to capitalize on early morning conditions and restrict Namibia to a modest total.

Zimbabwe Women Vs Namibia Women, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Playing XI

Zimbabwe Women (Playing XI):

Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu (WK), Chipo Mugeri Tiripano (C), Francisca Chipare, Josephine Nkomo, Kellies Ndlovu, Lindo Mabhera, Loreen Tshuma, Modester Mupachikwa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Nyasha Gwanzura

Namibia Women (Playing XI):

Jurriene Arrasta Diergaardt, Edelle Van Zyl, Kayleen Green, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Merzerly Gorases, Saima Tuhadeleni, Sune Wittmann (C), Sylvia Shihepo, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan

Zimbabwe Women Vs Namibia Women, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other 16 times in competitive cricket. Zimbabwe Women hold a dominant edge, having won 12 of those encounters. Namibia Women, however, have claimed victories in the remaining matches and will look to upset the odds at home today.

Zimbabwe Women Vs Namibia Women, Final ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier: Full Squads

Namibia Women’s Cricket Team:

Sune Wittmann, Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Jurriene Diergaardt, Eveleen Kejarukua, Victoria Hamunyela, Saima Tuhadeleni, Leigh-Marie Visser, Sylvia Shihepo, Naomi Benjamin

Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team:

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Christabel Chatonzwa, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu