Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Full Commentary, 3rd T20I, 7 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd T20I / Takashinga Sports Club
142/6 (20 ov)
143/2 (17 ov)
West Indies Women won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Stafanie Taylor,
West Indies Women
Player of the Series
Jahzara Claxton,
West Indies Women
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa starts with a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. West Indies Women continue their chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, Four, Christine Mutasa lands this on a good length outside off stump. Realeanna Grimmond finds the fence to collect four runs in the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended straight back for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Makusha bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, kept out safely by the batter.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in the chase.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Tendai Makusha pitches this full on the stumps, and it is nudged away for one.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs, Pitched full outside the off stump, and she pushes it into the gap to collect two runs.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 5 no ball, Overstepping from Tendai Makusha with a full delivery outside off stump. Realeanna Grimmond sends it away to the fence for four, making it five runs in total.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 1 run, Makusha bowls it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter eases it away for one run.
End of over 2 (9 runs)
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs, Realeanna Grimmond goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Realeanna Grimmond hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, Four, Mutasa lands this on a good length on the stumps. Realeanna Grimmond dispatches it away to find the boundary for four runs.
Realeanna Grimmond b C Mutasa 17 (13) Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, b C Mutasa, Bowled! Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on leg stump and rattles the furniture. Realeanna Grimmond departs for 17 off 13 balls. A vital early breakthrough in this chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and she defends it straight into the pitch. No run added to the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Christine Mutasa, pushed away for one run to keep the chase moving along.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with 123 runs needed.
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, 2 runs, Makusha lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Full length delivery outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Makusha delivers a full length ball on the stumps. Jahzara Claxton finds the boundary and collects four to help the chase.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Christine Mutasa pitches one on a full length outside off stump. Stafanie Taylor drives it past the infield for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Christine Mutasa. Stafanie Taylor finds the rope to add four more to the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Gwanzura lands it on a good length outside off stump. Jahzara Claxton latches on and sends it away to the fence for four. That keeps the chase moving briskly.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura serves a full-length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jahzara Claxton hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands a good length delivery on the off stump line. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Nyasha Gwanzura lands this on a good length around off stump. Jahzara Claxton finds the gap and sends it racing away to the boundary for four. West Indies keep moving along steadily in pursuit of 143.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it safely. West Indies close out the powerplay without any alarms in pursuit of 143.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Loryn Phiri to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Loryn Phiri bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Loryn Phiri hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. West Indies continue their chase with ninety-nine more needed.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Phiri lands this on a good length on the stumps. Claxton finds the gap and sends it away to the boundary for four.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Loryn Phiri serves a full-length delivery around off stump. Jahzara Claxton latches on and sends it away to find the boundary rope for four runs. West Indies Women keep moving along comfortably in the chase.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Loryn Phiri lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for a single.
Loryn Phiri to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Loryn Phiri, pushed away to turn the strike over with one run.
End of over 7 (11 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura to Stafanie Taylor, 1 wide, Nyasha Gwanzura lands this on a good length outside off stump, but it strays too wide of the line. The umpire signals a wide, adding one extra to the total.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single to rotate the strike.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it safely.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. West Indies Women move along steadily in their pursuit of 143.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Nyasha Gwanzura serves a full-length ball down the leg stump. Jahzara Claxton connects cleanly and sends it away for four runs. That keeps the chase moving along smoothly.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Good length delivery on the leg stump, worked away to take one run as the chase progresses.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Back of a length delivery outside off, and the batter punches it away to rotate the strike with a single.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Chigora pitches this on a good length around leg stump. Stafanie Taylor helps it away to find the fence for four, bringing up the fifty partnership in this chase.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, nudged away for a single to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this chase.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump, worked away into the open spaces to collect one run and raise the fifty-run stand.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza pitches a full length delivery on off stump, and she pushes it away for no run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Pitched up on off stump by Beloved Biza. Stafanie Taylor drives it crisply through the gap, sending the ball racing away for four.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends calmly. No run conceded as the chase continues.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 3 runs, Beloved Biza pitches this full length outside off stump, and the batters hustle back to complete three runs.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza serves a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Kudzai Chigora lands it on a good length at the stumps, turned away for a single.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora bowls full length on off stump. The batter defends it solidly for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Kudzai Chigora lands this on a good length around off stump. Jahzara Claxton finds the boundary to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 3 wide, Kudzai Chigora misses her line on a good length down leg, and it runs away for three wides.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Kudzai Chigora, and the batter defends it for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 wide, Chigora lands this on a good length outside off stump, but it strays too wide and concedes an extra run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off, guided away to rotate the strike with a single.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza pitches this one on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Biza lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Full length on the stumps from Beloved Biza, and Jahzara Claxton sends it away to the rope for four. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely for no run.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza pitches one full on the stumps, and the batter turns it away for no run.
Jahzara Claxton b B Biza 38 (37) Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, b B Biza, Bowled! Beloved Biza fires a full length delivery straight on the stumps and breaks through the defense. Jahzara Claxton departs for 38 off 37 balls to end the stand. Zimbabwe finally get the breakthrough they desperately needed in this chase.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery outside off, pushed away to take one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 no ball, Sibanda delivers a full toss on off stump, called a no-ball as Jannillea Glasgow takes one.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands this on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one run. West Indies keep the target in sight.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for a single.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Sibanda lands it on a good length around the stumps. Stafanie Taylor finds the fence with ease, collecting four to keep the chase completely under control.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Sibanda lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run to end the over.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Beloved Biza pitches one on a full length outside off stump, and the batter fails to score. West Indies require 44 more runs to reach the target.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Beloved Biza pitches it full length on the stumps, and she eases it away to collect one run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Beloved Biza lands this on a good length outside off stump. Stafanie Taylor latches onto it and sends the ball racing away to the boundary rope for four runs.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. West Indies Women continue their chase without any alarms.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 2 runs, Beloved Biza pitches this on a good length outside off stump, and they work it away for two runs.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Beloved Biza serves a full delivery on off stump, knocked away for one run to retain the strike.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Nomvelo Sibanda drops it in short on the stumps. Stafanie Taylor pounces on it and finds the boundary to keep the chase firmly on track.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, worked away into the gap for a single. The chase continues without any alarms.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for a single to keep the chase moving along.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single. West Indies continue moving along comfortably in this chase.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Sibanda lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Sibanda bowls a wide yorker outside the off stump. Stafanie Taylor reaches out and sends it away to find the boundary rope for four. That takes a big chunk out of the remaining target.
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Beloved Biza lands this on a good length around off stump. Stafanie Taylor sends it away to the fence for four, bringing the target down to nineteen.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Good length delivery on the stumps from Beloved Biza. Stafanie Taylor finds the fence for four, bringing the target down to fifteen runs.
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, Four, Michelle Mavunga lands it on a good length around the stumps. Jannillea Glasgow finds the boundary to take four runs, bringing the target down into single digits.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Michelle Mavunga lands it on a good length on the stumps, and she tucks it away for a single.
Michelle Mavunga to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Michelle Mavunga to Stafanie Taylor, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Jannillea Glasgow with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jannillea Glasgow goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 17 (15 runs)
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa starts with a good length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run in this chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. West Indies Women continue their chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, Four, Christine Mutasa lands this on a good length outside off stump. Realeanna Grimmond finds the fence to collect four runs in the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended straight back for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Christine Mutasa lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly.
End of over 1 (4 runs)
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Makusha bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, kept out safely by the batter.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken in the chase.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Tendai Makusha pitches this full on the stumps, and it is nudged away for one.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs, Pitched full outside the off stump, and she pushes it into the gap to collect two runs.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 5 no ball, Overstepping from Tendai Makusha with a full delivery outside off stump. Realeanna Grimmond sends it away to the fence for four, making it five runs in total.
Tendai Makusha to Realeanna Grimmond, 1 run, Makusha bowls it back of a length outside off stump, and the batter eases it away for one run.
End of over 2 (9 runs)
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs, Realeanna Grimmond goes forward to take outswinger of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, Dot ball !! outswinger, good length, on the stumps, Realeanna Grimmond hangs in the crease, trying to hit drive, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, Four, Mutasa lands this on a good length on the stumps. Realeanna Grimmond dispatches it away to find the boundary for four runs.
Realeanna Grimmond b C Mutasa 17 (13) Christine Mutasa to Realeanna Grimmond, no run, b C Mutasa, Bowled! Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on leg stump and rattles the furniture. Realeanna Grimmond departs for 17 off 13 balls. A vital early breakthrough in this chase of 143.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and she defends it straight into the pitch. No run added to the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Christine Mutasa, pushed away for one run to keep the chase moving along.
End of over 3 (7 runs)
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely with 123 runs needed.
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, 2 runs, Makusha lands it on a good length outside off, and the batter punches it away to collect two runs.
Tendai Makusha to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Tendai Makusha lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Full length delivery outside the off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Tendai Makusha hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it cleanly for no run.
Tendai Makusha to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Makusha delivers a full length ball on the stumps. Jahzara Claxton finds the boundary and collects four to help the chase.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Christine Mutasa pitches one on a full length outside off stump. Stafanie Taylor drives it past the infield for four, keeping the chase moving along smoothly.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Good length delivery on off stump from Christine Mutasa. Stafanie Taylor finds the rope to add four more to the chase.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Christine Mutasa hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Pitched on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Christine Mutasa to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short cover, who halts the ball.
End of over 5 (8 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Gwanzura lands it on a good length outside off stump. Jahzara Claxton latches on and sends it away to the fence for four. That keeps the chase moving briskly.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura serves a full-length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jahzara Claxton hangs in the crease, tucks cut toward the fielder at point, who halts the ball.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands a good length delivery on the off stump line. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Nyasha Gwanzura lands this on a good length around off stump. Jahzara Claxton finds the gap and sends it racing away to the boundary for four. West Indies keep moving along steadily in pursuit of 143.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it safely. West Indies close out the powerplay without any alarms in pursuit of 143.
End of over 6 (8 runs)
Loryn Phiri to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Loryn Phiri bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Loryn Phiri hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. West Indies continue their chase with ninety-nine more needed.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Phiri lands this on a good length on the stumps. Claxton finds the gap and sends it away to the boundary for four.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Loryn Phiri serves a full-length delivery around off stump. Jahzara Claxton latches on and sends it away to find the boundary rope for four runs. West Indies Women keep moving along comfortably in the chase.
Loryn Phiri to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Loryn Phiri lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for a single.
Loryn Phiri to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Loryn Phiri, pushed away to turn the strike over with one run.
End of over 7 (11 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura to Stafanie Taylor, 1 wide, Nyasha Gwanzura lands this on a good length outside off stump, but it strays too wide of the line. The umpire signals a wide, adding one extra to the total.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single to rotate the strike.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Nyasha Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it safely.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Gwanzura lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away. West Indies Women move along steadily in their pursuit of 143.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Nyasha Gwanzura serves a full-length ball down the leg stump. Jahzara Claxton connects cleanly and sends it away for four runs. That keeps the chase moving along smoothly.
Nyasha Gwanzura to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Good length delivery on the leg stump, worked away to take one run as the chase progresses.
End of over 8 (7 runs)
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Back of a length delivery outside off, and the batter punches it away to rotate the strike with a single.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Chigora pitches this on a good length around leg stump. Stafanie Taylor helps it away to find the fence for four, bringing up the fifty partnership in this chase.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Good length on the stumps, nudged away for a single to bring up the fifty-run partnership in this chase.
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched full outside off stump, worked away into the open spaces to collect one run and raise the fifty-run stand.
End of over 9 (8 runs)
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza pitches a full length delivery on off stump, and she pushes it away for no run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Pitched up on off stump by Beloved Biza. Stafanie Taylor drives it crisply through the gap, sending the ball racing away for four.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends calmly. No run conceded as the chase continues.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 3 runs, Beloved Biza pitches this full length outside off stump, and the batters hustle back to complete three runs.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza serves a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
End of over 10 (7 runs)
Kudzai Chigora to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Kudzai Chigora lands it on a good length at the stumps, turned away for a single.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora bowls full length on off stump. The batter defends it solidly for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Kudzai Chigora lands this on a good length around off stump. Jahzara Claxton finds the boundary to keep the chase moving smoothly.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 3 wide, Kudzai Chigora misses her line on a good length down leg, and it runs away for three wides.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Kudzai Chigora lands a good length delivery on the stumps. The batter defends it into the pitch for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Good length delivery on off stump from Kudzai Chigora, and the batter defends it for no run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 wide, Chigora lands this on a good length outside off stump, but it strays too wide and concedes an extra run.
Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run, Pitched on a full length outside off, guided away to rotate the strike with a single.
End of over 11 (10 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza pitches this one on a full length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Biza lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a run.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four, Full length on the stumps from Beloved Biza, and Jahzara Claxton sends it away to the rope for four. That keeps the chase moving along nicely.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length around the stumps, and the batter defends safely for no run.
Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, Beloved Biza pitches one full on the stumps, and the batter turns it away for no run.
Jahzara Claxton b B Biza 38 (37) Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run, b B Biza, Bowled! Beloved Biza fires a full length delivery straight on the stumps and breaks through the defense. Jahzara Claxton departs for 38 off 37 balls to end the stand. Zimbabwe finally get the breakthrough they desperately needed in this chase.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery outside off, pushed away to take one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 no ball, Sibanda delivers a full toss on off stump, called a no-ball as Jannillea Glasgow takes one.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands this on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one run. West Indies keep the target in sight.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands this on a good length around off stump, and it is nudged away for a single.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Sibanda lands it on a good length around the stumps. Stafanie Taylor finds the fence with ease, collecting four to keep the chase completely under control.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Sibanda lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run to end the over.
End of over 13 (9 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Beloved Biza pitches one on a full length outside off stump, and the batter fails to score. West Indies require 44 more runs to reach the target.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Beloved Biza pitches it full length on the stumps, and she eases it away to collect one run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Beloved Biza lands this on a good length outside off stump. Stafanie Taylor latches onto it and sends the ball racing away to the boundary rope for four runs.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, no run, Beloved Biza lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. West Indies Women continue their chase without any alarms.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 2 runs, Beloved Biza pitches this on a good length outside off stump, and they work it away for two runs.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Beloved Biza serves a full delivery on off stump, knocked away for one run to retain the strike.
End of over 14 (8 runs)
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Nomvelo Sibanda drops it in short on the stumps. Stafanie Taylor pounces on it and finds the boundary to keep the chase firmly on track.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, worked away into the gap for a single. The chase continues without any alarms.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, worked away for a single to keep the chase moving along.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run, Nomvelo Sibanda lands a good-length delivery in line with the stumps, and it is nudged away for a single. West Indies continue moving along comfortably in this chase.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Sibanda lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Nomvelo Sibanda to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Sibanda bowls a wide yorker outside the off stump. Stafanie Taylor reaches out and sends it away to find the boundary rope for four. That takes a big chunk out of the remaining target.
End of over 15 (12 runs)
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease and strives to hit drive, aiming to fend it off, but ball is too tricky to hit.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, full length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at mid off, who halts the ball.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! arm ball, good length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Beloved Biza to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Beloved Biza lands this on a good length around off stump. Stafanie Taylor sends it away to the fence for four, bringing the target down to nineteen.
Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Good length delivery on the stumps from Beloved Biza. Stafanie Taylor finds the fence for four, bringing the target down to fifteen runs.
End of over 16 (9 runs)
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, Four, Michelle Mavunga lands it on a good length around the stumps. Jannillea Glasgow finds the boundary to take four runs, bringing the target down into single digits.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 run, Michelle Mavunga lands it on a good length on the stumps, and she tucks it away for a single.
Michelle Mavunga to Stafanie Taylor, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease and caresses cut to deep point, it raced away to the fence for four.
Michelle Mavunga to Stafanie Taylor, 1 leg bye, Leg Bye !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Stafanie Taylor hangs in the crease, aims to slam it, but deflect off the pads. Batter steals a leg bye for 1 run.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Jannillea Glasgow hangs in the crease, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short fine leg, who halts the ball.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the off stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Jannillea Glasgow with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Michelle Mavunga to Jannillea Glasgow, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Jannillea Glasgow goes forward, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 17 (15 runs)