West Indies Women have sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe with one match remaining. They beat Zimbabwe Women by eight wickets in the second T20I on October 5. The Zimbabwe vs West Indies series has followed a similar pattern in both opening T20Is. West Indies won each match comfortably by eight wickets. Zimbabwe batted first in the second T20I at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. They scored 106 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs. West Indies then chased the target with ease. They reached 108 for two in only 9.1 overs. The result gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Jahzara Claxton played a key role with the ball for West Indies. She took three wickets to restrict Zimbabwe to a modest total. She now has five wickets across the first two T20Is.
Eboni Brathwaite has also made a strong impact during the T20I series. She has scored 80 runs across the first two matches. Her performances have helped West Indies control both run chases. The first T20I produced a similar result. Zimbabwe scored 97 for nine from their 20 overs. West Indies chased the target in 12.5 overs. They finished on 98 for two to win by eight wickets. The second victory confirmed West Indies’ dominance in the short-format series. Zimbabwe have struggled to build competitive totals against the visitors. The Zimbabwe vs West Indies tour has already featured three ODIs. West Indies won the first and third ODIs. Zimbabwe claimed the second ODI by four wickets.
West Indies won the first ODI by 99 runs. They followed that with a 91-run victory in the third ODI. Zimbabwe’s only ODI win came between those two results. The T20I series has now moved firmly in West Indies’ favour. Their strong bowling and quick run chases have been major factors. The final T20I will take place on October 7 at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare. The match is scheduled to begin at 10:00 UTC. Zimbabwe will aim to finish the series with a win. West Indies, meanwhile, will look to complete a clean sweep.
The final match also gives both teams another chance to assess their players. West Indies entered the tour with a young squad and a focus on player development. With the series already decided, the last game could provide further opportunities for emerging players. Zimbabwe will also hope to produce a stronger performance on home soil.
Zimbabwe look to bounce back after West Indies seal T20I series.