UAE-W beat ZIM-W in the 2nd T20I in Bulawayo
UAE-W have won the two-match series 2-0 by winning the 2nd match by 8 runs
Heena Hotchandani was named Player of the Match for taking 3 wickets
The United Arab Emirates Women pulled off a nail-biter at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Monday, October 6, edging out Zimbabwe Women by just 8 runs to sweep the two-match T20I series 2-0. It was the kind of finish that had fans biting their nails and reaching for extra cups of tea!
After winning the toss, UAE-W decided to bat first and put together a competitive 130/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings had its ups and downs, with wickets falling at regular intervals, but the batters never lost their nerve. Zimbabwe tried to keep the pressure on, pulling out some tight deliveries, but UAE’s fearless strokeplay ensured the scoreboard ticked along nicely.
The chase looked promising for Zimbabwe early on, with Modester Mupachikwa and Loryn Phiri giving the innings a steady start. But once they departed, the momentum fizzled faster than a soda left open in the sun.
Heena Hotchandani was the star of the show, tearing through the middle order with figures of 3/17 from her four overs. Her precision and clever variations kept Zimbabwe guessing, and by the end, she had them looking like they’d forgotten their shopping list mid-chase. In the end, UAE held their nerve and claimed a thrilling series sweep.
Zimbabwe Women Vs United Arab Emirates Women - 2nd T20I Toss Update
UAE-W won the toss and elected to bat first.
Zimbabwe Women Vs United Arab Emirates 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
