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The first T20I match will bring Zimbabwe Women and West Indies Women together at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare on 3rd October at 4:30 PM IST.
Get the best ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 prediction, My11Circle Prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for My11Circle Team:
Captaincy Picks:
Hayley Matthews – Matthews combines aggressive right-handed opening batting with right-arm off-spin, giving West Indies a proven match-winning all-round option at the top of the order. |
Shemaine Campbelle – A right-handed batter and wicketkeeper, Campbelle adds experience to the middle order while also providing reliable work behind the stumps. |
Top Picks:
Chinelle Henry – Henry brings a powerful right-handed batting style alongside right-arm medium-fast bowling, making her a versatile all-round option for West Indies. |
Beloved Biza – Biza offers Zimbabwe an attacking right-handed batting option and can contribute with her bowling, giving the side valuable flexibility across both innings. |
Budget Picks:
Stafanie Taylor – One of West Indies’ most experienced players, Taylor provides right-handed batting quality and right-arm off-spin, strengthening the team in both departments. |
Modester Mupachikwa – Mupachikwa is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who brings a steady presence to Zimbabwe’s batting order while adding value with her work behind the wickets. |
ZIM-W vs WI-W West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Hayley Matthews & Shemaine Campbelle |
Vice-Captain | Chinelle Henry & Beloved Biza |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1 (My11Circle Team 1):
- Keeper – Shemaine Campbelle
- Batters – Kelis Ndhlovu, Realeanna Grimmond
- All-Rounders – Beloved Biza, Michelle Mavunga, Nyasha Gwanzura, Hayley Matthews ©, Chinelle Henry (VC)
- Bowlers – Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar
ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2 (My11Circle Team 2):
- Keepers – Modester Mupachikwa, Shemaine Campbelle ©
- Batters – Kelis Ndhlovu, Stafanie Taylor
- All-Rounders – Beloved Biza (VC), Michelle Mavunga, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry
- Bowlers – Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar
ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Sharne Mayers | NA | NA |
Mandy Mangru | NA | NA |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Hayley Matthews |
GL Captaincy Choice | Shemaine Campbelle |
Punt Picks | Stafanie Taylor and Modester Mupachikwa |
Dream11 Combination | 1-2-5-3 |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Preview:
Zimbabwe Women will open their three-match T20I series against West Indies Women on Saturday, October 3, at 3:30 PM IST at Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield, Harare. Josephine Nkomo will lead Zimbabwe through the six-match white-ball assignment, while West Indies begin the T20I leg after Hayley Matthews left the tour. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe have kept much of the group that featured in their recent T20I series against South Africa, while West Indies bring plenty of experience through Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle and Afy Fletcher.
The teams now move into the shortest format after completing their ODI series at Harare Sports Club. West Indies won the third ODI by 91 runs after Zimbabwe had taken the opening match by four wickets. In the third game, West Indies posted 271/5, with Hayley Matthews scoring 118 off 113 balls and Shemaine Campbelle making 96 from 119, while Jannillea Glasgow added an unbeaten 26. Nomvelo Sibanda took 2/42 and Beloved Biza claimed 2/46 for Zimbabwe before Josephine Nkomo remained unbeaten on 25. Zimbabwe reached 79/4 before rain curtailed their innings, with Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano scoring 26. Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher and Zaida James each picked up a wicket for West Indies.
Now, the switch to T20Is should bring a faster and more attacking contest. Zimbabwe can use their home conditions, disciplined bowling and the all-round skills of Nkomo, Biza and Francisca Chipare, while Mupachikwa, Sharne Mayers and the middle order will look to provide quick runs. West Indies, meanwhile, have experience through Taylor and Campbelle, with Realeanna Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James and Ashmini Munisar adding depth across the team. Fletcher could also play an important role with her controlled spin. Therefore, the powerplay and the way both teams handle the middle overs could shape the opening T20I.
ZIM-W vs WI-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
West Indies Women | 0 |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 22°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 121 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 39% |
ZIM-W vs WI-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
Zimbabwe Women Playing 11:
1) Modester Mupachikwa
2) Kelis Ndhlovu
3) Beloved Biza
4) Sharne Mayers
5) Chiedza Dhururu
6) Nyasha Gwanzura
7) Michelle Mavunga
8) Josephine Nkomo
9) Francisca Chipare
10) Nomvelo Sibanda
11) Tendai Makusha
West Indies Women Playing 11:
1) Shemaine Campbelle
2) Stafanie Taylor
3) Realeanna Grimmond
4) Chinelle Henry
5) Jannillea Glasgow
6) Aaliyah Alleyne
7) Afy Fletcher
8) Ashmini Munisar
9) Karishma Ramharack
10) Zaida James
11) Shawnisha Hector
ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, West Indies Women is expected to win this match.
