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From the crease — Saturday morning, 26 September

West Indies Women and Zimbabwe Women Prepare for Second ODI in Harare

With the West Indies leading the three-match series 1-0, the next fixture on Sunday will be crucial for Zimbabwe's hopes.

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The story

Following a rest day on Friday and Saturday, the West Indies Women's team is gearing up for the second One Day International against Zimbabwe Women. The visitors currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series after their dominant performance in the opener on Thursday.

Both teams have used the break to strategize, with Zimbabwe aiming to level the series on their home ground at Harare Sports Club. The West Indies, meanwhile, will be looking to secure an unassailable lead in the three-match contest. The upcoming match is pivotal for the hosts to remain in contention for the series title.

Series in play

West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe. West Indies lead the three-match ODI series 1-0

Tables that matter

CompetitionPositionNote
ICC Women's T20I Batting RankingsShafali Verma (India) at fourthClimbed two places after her maiden T20I century at the Asian Games.
ICC Women's T20I Bowling RankingsShree Charani (India) and Deepti Sharma (India) at first and secondBoth Indian spinners hold career-best rating points.
ICC Women's ODI Team RankingsAustralia at firstAustralia maintains the top spot in the official One Day International standings.

What we'll be watching

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