UAE-W beat ZIM-W by 35 runs in the 1st T20I
ZIM-W and UAE-W ODI series ended in a 2-2 draw
The second match of the series will be played on Monday
UAE Women skipper Esha Rohit Oza won the toss and opted to bat in the 1st T20I against Zimbabwe women, which was played at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
Batting first, UAE batted really well and put up a magnificent total of 183 runs on the scoreboard, thanks to skipper Esha Rohit Oza's breathtaking 97-run knock. She was well supported by her opening partner Theertha Satish, who scored 49 runs.
For Zimbabwer, Lindokuhle Mabhero was the only bowler who looked effective, taking two wickets in 4 overs.
Chasing the target, Zimbabwe suffered a huge blow in the third over when Samaira Dharnidharka claimed a hat-trick out of nowhere and left the opponent on 17/3. Later, Chiedza Dhururu and Josephine Nkomo did show some power-hitting but it wasn't enought to take the team past the victory line as they lost the match by 35 runs.
With this win, UAE-W have taken 1-0 lead in the two-match T20I series, they would want to win the second match as well and win the series 2-0 on Monday.
Zimbabwe Women Vs United Arab Emirates Women - 1st T20I Playing XIs
Zimbabwe Women (Playing XI): Modester Mupachikwa(w), Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu, Josephine Nkomo(c), Adel Zimunu, Francisca Chipare, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Nyasha Gwanzura, 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 United Arab Emirates Women - Live Streaming Info
Date – October 5, 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.
