West Indies Women set to tour Zimbabwe for T20I series
The three-match series begins on October 3 at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare, marking the start of a new international calendar month.
The story
The international women's cricket calendar is currently in a brief hiatus, with no fixtures played in the last 48 hours. However, anticipation is building for the upcoming West Indies Women's tour of Zimbabwe, which is set to kick off a new month of international action.
The teams will compete in a three-match T20I series, with all games scheduled to be held at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The series opener is slated for October 3, followed by matches on October 5 and 7. This tour provides both sides with valuable international exposure and an opportunity to fine-tune their T20I strategies ahead of future commitments.
Tables that matter
ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings
Position: Sree Charani (India)
Note: Achieved highest-ever rating of 817 points on September 29, surpassing Megan Schutt's previous record.
ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings
Position: Deepti Sharma (India)
Note: Remains second with 754 points following recent performances.
ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings
Position: Smriti Mandhana (India)
Note: Returned to the top five after a strong performance in the Asian Games final.
ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings
Position: Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
Note: Moved three places to fourth with 711 points, following a career-best 182 against Zimbabwe.
What we'll be watching
- Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women [1st T20I] on October 3, 2026, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
- Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women [2nd T20I] on October 5, 2026, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
- Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women [3rd T20I] on October 7, 2026, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare.
- Australia Women vs Bangladesh Women [1st ODI] on October 9, 2026, at Allan Border Field, Brisbane.
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