West Indies Women Bat First in Opening ODI Against Zimbabwe
Captain Hayley Matthews leads the charge in Harare as the visitors look to set a strong total in the first One-Day International.
The story
The Harare Sports Club is hosting the first One-Day International between Zimbabwe Women and West Indies Women today. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and elected to bat first.
As of the latest updates, the West Indies are building their innings, with Matthews herself at the crease alongside Stafanie Taylor. The visitors are currently at 167 for 2 after 32.2 overs, maintaining a run rate of 5.14. This opening match sets the tone for the bilateral series, offering both teams a crucial opportunity to gain an early advantage.
Series in play
West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe. 1st WODI ongoing in Harare
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 1st: Australia | Australia holds the top spot with a rating of 169. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 2nd: England | England is ranked second with a rating of 148. |
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | 3rd: India | India is in third place with a rating of 141. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 1st: Australia | Australia leads the T20I rankings with a rating of 297. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 2nd: England | England is second in T20Is with a rating of 282. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | 3rd: India | India is ranked third in T20Is with a rating of 260. |
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd WODI, September 27, 2026, Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 3rd WODI, September 30, 2026, Harare Sports Club, Harare
- Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women, 1st WODI, October 8, 2026, Brisbane
- Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st WT20I, October 18, 2026, Sydney
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st WODI, October 23, 2026, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
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