Zimbabwe Women's Cricket Team to Make Historic Visit to the USA
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Synopsis
Zimbabwe Cricket has announced a historic tour of the USA for its women's team, marking their first-ever visit for a limited-overs series. The tour includes three T20Is and two ODIs at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas from April 25 to May 3, emphasizing the commitment to expand international opportunities for the team.
Key Takeaways
- Historic tour of the USA for Zimbabwe women's team
- Includes 3 T20Is and 2 ODIs from April 25 to May 3
- Matches to be held at Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas
- Veteran players bring experience to a young squad
- Focus on future growth and competition
Harare, April 21 (NationPress) Zimbabwe Cricket has revealed that its women's team is set to embark on a groundbreaking tour of the United States of America (USA) for a limited-overs series starting this week.
This landmark tour marks Zimbabwe women’s inaugural visit to the USA for any bilateral cricket series, featuring three T20Is and two ODIs scheduled from April 25 to May 3, all to be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
The series will kick off with the T20I matches on April 25, 27, and 29, followed by the ODI series on May 1 and 3.
According to a statement from Zimbabwe Cricket, this historic engagement aligns with their steadfast commitment to expanding international playing opportunities for the Zimbabwe Women’s national team across both formats of the game.
The last encounter between Zimbabwe women and USA women occurred in October 2024, when the Americans visited Harare for an ODI series.
Before the team’s departure, Zimbabwe women’s head coach Walter Chawaguta emphasized the tour's significance as a crucial step for his squad.
“The US tour is a start to a steady build-up towards the Ireland series in July, providing a benchmark for us ahead of next year's FTP. It also initiates our path towards the Africa qualifiers later this year,” he stated.
For the upcoming matches in Texas, ZC has assembled a well-rounded 15-member squad that combines experienced players with promising young talent.
Veterans such as Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Josephine Nkomo, Modester Mupachikwa, Precious Marange, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu, and Nomvelo Sibanda will offer essential experience and leadership.
They are accompanied by some of the nation's brightest young talents, including rising stars Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza.
The squad also includes promising players such as Adel Zimunu, Natasha Mthomba, and Lindokuhle Mabhero, as Zimbabwe Women's team continues to plan for the future.
“The squad was selected to embody a ‘bigger picture’ approach, aimed at broadening our player base and fostering healthy competition for spots within the team,” Chawaguta mentioned.
Zimbabwe squad: Biza Beloved, Chipare Francesca, Dhururu Chiedza, Mabhero Lindokuhle, Makusha Tendai, Marange Precious, Mthomba Natasha, Mugeri-Tiripano Chipo, Mupachikwa Modester, Ndhlovu Kelis, Nkomo Josephine, Pasipanodya Runyararo, Sibanda Nomvelo, Tshuma Loreen, Zimunu Adel.
Non-Travelling Reserves: Gwanzura Nyasha, Ndiraya Kelly
