The United Arab Emirates Women pulled off a thrilling 8-run win over Zimbabwe Women at Queens Sports Club on Monday, October 6 in Bulawayo, to seal the two-match T20I series 2-0.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the UAE posted a competitive total of 130/7 in their 20 overs. Despite a spirited chase, Zimbabwe managed only 122/8, falling short by 8 runs. Heena Hotchandani's standout bowling performance, with figures of 3/17, earned her the Player of the Match award.
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, UAE-W managed to reach a total of 130/7. Zimbabwe's bowlers kept the pressure on, but the UAE's aggressive approach ensured they posted a challenging target.
Chasing the target, ZIM-W started steadily when Modester Mupachikwa and Loryn Phiri were there on the middle. But as soon as they were dismissed, they never recovered back. Heena Hotchandani proved to be the star bowler for UAE-W, picking up three wickets and conceding only 17 runs in four overs.
Zimbabwe Women Vs UAE Women, 2nd T20I: Toss Update
UAE-W have won the toss and elected to bat first
Zimbabwe Women Vs UAE Women, 2nd T20I: Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Women (Playing XI): Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Loreen Tshuma, Josephine Nkomo(c), Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu(w), Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Christine Mutasa
United Arab Emirates Women (Playing XI): Esha Rohit Oza(c), Theertha Satish(w), Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Rinitha Rajith, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Suraksha Kotte, Siya Gokhale, Udeni Dona, Indhuja Nandakumar
Zimbabwe Women Vs UAE Women, 2nd T20I: Ball-By-Ball Commentary
Zimbabwe Women Vs UAE Women, 2nd T20I: Full Squads
Zimbabwe: Adel Zimunu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Nyasha Gwanzura, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Beloved Biza, Christabel Chatonzwa, Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chiedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa, Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Loreen Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda
United Arab Emirates: Rinitha Rajith, Siya Gokhale, Udeni Dona, Esha Oza, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Emily Thomas, Theertha Satish, Al Maseera, Athige Silva, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Mehak Thakur, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Zimbabwe Women Vs United Arab Emirates Women - Live Streaming Info
Date – October 6, 2025
Time – 5 PM IST
Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Broadcast – Catch the live streaming of ZIM-W vs UAE-W match on Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube channel.
