ZIM-W vs SA-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women
In this ZIM-W vs SA-W match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out ZIM-W vs SA-W who will win today in the 1st T20I of the South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Zimbabwe Women faced South Africa Women in the opening T20I of the South Africa Women tour of Zimbabwe 2026 on 11th September at Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe women captain Josephine Nkomo hopes her team will perform well in this match.
Meanwhile, South Africa women aim to adapt to the conditions and deliver a strong performance in the opening game. This series is historic because, for the first time, Zimbabwe women and South Africa women are competing in a bilateral T20I series hosted in Zimbabwe.
ZIM-W vs SA-W Match Details – 1st T20I
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Match: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I
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Date: 11 September, 2026
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Time: 5:00 PM IST
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Venue: Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
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Live Streaming: Sony LIV
ZIM-W vs SA-W Pitch Report - Queen Sports Club, Bulawayo
The pitch at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo, generally favours the shorter format. Batsmen can play their shots confidently once settled, but bowlers also receive enough assistance if they target the right areas.
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Win Batting First: 100%
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Win Bowling First: 0%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 157
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Average 2nd Innings: 135
ZIM-W vs SA-W Weather Report – Bulawayo Conditions
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Temperature |
10°C |
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Rain Possibility |
0% |
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Average Score |
157 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
ZIM-W vs SA-W Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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SA-W |
L, W, W, W, W |
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ZIM-W |
L, L, L, L, L |
ZIM-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)
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Team |
Wins |
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Zimbabwe Women |
0 |
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South Africa Women |
0 |
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NR |
0 |
ZIM-W vs SA-W Injury News & Team Updates – 1st T20I
ZIM-W: All players are fit and available for the match
SA-W: Fully fit squad
ZIM-W vs SA-W Win Probability – 1st T20I
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Team |
Win Probability |
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South Africa Women |
70% |
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Zimbabwe Women |
30% |
ZIM-W vs SA-W Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
T20I Stats |
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Laura Wolvaardt |
SA-W |
2898 runs |
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Kelis Ndhlovu |
ZIM-W |
1208 runs |
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Beloved Biza |
ZIM.-W |
615 runs |
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Nomvelo Sibanda |
ZIM-W |
56 wickets |
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Kudzai Chigora |
ZIM-W |
13 wickets |
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Eliz-Mari Marx |
SA-W |
8 wickets |
ZIM-W vs SA-W Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If ZIM-W Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 30–35
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Predicted Total: 115-130
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Match Result: SA-W to win
Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–50
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Predicted Total: 155–170
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Match Result: SA-W to win
ZIM-W vs SA-W Toss Prediction – 1st T20I
Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo has been a decent venue for the side batting first. The two Women T20s played so far have been won by the team winning the toss and batting first.
Prediction: SA-W to win the toss and elect to bat first
ZIM-W vs SA-W Probable Playing
South Africa Women (SA-W)
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Eliz-Mari Marx, Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Nondumiso Shangase, Faye Tunnicliffe, Kayla Reyneke, Caitlin Wyngaard.
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W)
Josephine Nkomo (c), Vimbai Mutungwindu (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Natasha Mutomba, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Kudzai Chigora, Christabel Chatonzwa, L Mabhero, Olinda Chare and Nomvelo Sibanda.
ZIM-W vs SA-W 1st T20I Player of the Match Prediction
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Annerie Dercksen
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Beloved Biza
Who Will Win ZIM-W vs SA-W Today? — Expert Prediction 1st T20I
According to our ZIM-W vs SA-W who will win today, South Africa Women are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert predictions. The likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen and Nondumiso Shangase will be key players to watch out for.
ZIM-W vs SA-W, who will win today: South Africa Women to win
ZIM-W vs SA-W Match Result – 1st T20I Results
(To be updated after the match - 11 September, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
South Africa Women are the favourites to win the 1st T20I. Prediction: South Africa Women to win.
South Africa Women are predicted to win the toss and opt to bat first.
Queen Sports Club offers a balanced T20 surface where batters can score freely once settled, while bowlers can also get assistance by bowling in the right areas. The average first-innings score is around 157 runs.
Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza are the key players to watch.
South Africa Women: 70%, Zimbabwe Women: 30%. South Africa Women have the advantage based on their recent form and overall team strength.
Match Tips
- High Scoring Match 190+
About the Author
I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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