ZIM W v SA W, 1st T20I: South Africa Women Cruise to Six-Wicket Win Over Zimbabwe
South Africa Women secured a convincing six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe Women, chasing down a target of 117 after bowling Zimbabwe out for 116 in 19.3 overs.
Match Analysis
Zimbabwe struggled from the outset, losing four wickets during the powerplay while managing just 33 runs. They reached 50 in 7.3 overs and were 72/5 at the drinks break, before eventually being bowled out for 116. Nthabiseng Nini was the standout bowler, finishing with excellent figures of 3.3-0-17-3.
In reply, South Africa made a fast start, scoring 45 runs in the powerplay and reaching 50 in just 6.2 overs. Anneke Bosch produced the match-winning performance, smashing a superb 83 off 44 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 188.64. She brought up her half-century from just 31 balls.
Bosch also featured in a valuable 50-run partnership from 38 balls, helping South Africa reach 100 in only 11.4 overs. Despite losing four wickets, the Proteas comfortably completed the chase to seal a six-wicket win.
Match Summary
Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women, 1st T20
Zimbabwe Women 116/10 (19.3 ov)
South Africa Women 117/4 (13.1 ov)
South Africa Women won by 6 wickets
Zimbabwe Women Inning
South Africa Women Inning
Match Stats
Zimbabwe Women Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Nyasha Gwanzura - 1.1 ov), 2-5 (
South Africa Women Fall of wickets: 1-7 (Laura Wolvaardt - 1.3 ov), 2-75 (Nondumiso Shangase - 9.6 ov), 3-98 (Faye Tunnicliffe - 11.2 ov), 4-116 (Anneke Bosch - 12.6 ov)
Zimbabwe Women Inning
South Africa Women Inning
Playing XI
Zimbabwe Women
South Africa Women
Match Details
Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 12:30
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Toss: Zimbabwe Women elected to bat
Umpires: Christopher Phiri (Zimbabwe)
Collin Tlou (Zimbabwe)
Nkosehle Ndiweni (Zimbabwe
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Match Referee: Emmanuel Dube (Zimbabwe)
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