From April 25 to May 3, 2025, the Zimbabwe Women’s cricket team will begin an important tour of the United States. The tour consists of three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and two One Day Internationals (ODIs), and it allows both teams to prepare for their global qualifying tournaments. This tour is historic for both sides. It establishes another milestone in Zimbabwe women’s cricket journey and gives both teams meaningful international exposure as they prepare for a major event on the global stage.
For Zimbabwe, it offers them a chance to build momentum and, more importantly, continue their development. For the USA Women’s team, it is an opportunity to showcase how cricket is rapidly developing in America. Hosting a series of this magnitude is a testament to the growth of the sport in America and shows that the players are getting valuable experience against a competitive side. Both teams are eager to leave a strong impression and further their ambitions on the global cricketing map. 

Zimbabwe Women's Squad for USA Tour 2025

• Captain: Josephine Nkomo
• Wicketkeepers: Chiedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa

Squad Members:
Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Tendai Makusha, Precious Marange, Natasha Mtomba, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu

Non-traveling Reserves:
Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelly Ndiraya

Zimbabwe Women's squad has a blend of experience and youngsters. Skipper Josephine Captain Josephine Nkomo leads an exciting squad with experienced hands like Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and young guns like Kelis Ndhlovu.

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USA Women's Squad for Zimbabwe Tour 2025

• Captain: Aditiba Chudasama
• Vice-Captain: Chetna Pagydyala
• Wicketkeepers: Pooja Ganesh, Mitali Patwardhan

Squad Members:
Jivana Aras, Gargi Bhogle, Disha Dhingra, Saanvi Immadi, Chetnaa Prasad, Geetika Kodali, Maahi Madhavan, Bhakti Shastri, Ritu Singh, Isani Vaghela

T20I Reserves:
Jessica Willathgamuwa, Lekha Shetty, Pooja Shah

ODI Reserves:
Gargi Bhogle, Jivana Aras, Sai Tanmayi Eyyunni

The USA Women's cricket team is full of young talent, and this tour will be a big test for their new leadership under Aditiba Chudasama.

Match Preview: Zimbabwe Women vs USA Women 2025

Zimbabwe comes into the series as favorites, having played against international teams of high caliber before. But the USA Women will be at home and have a young team eager to win.

Key contests will include:

• Zimbabwe’s bowling attack vs USA’s aggressive batters
• Middle-order strength and finishing ability under pressure

Key Players to Watch

Zimbabwe Women

Josephine Nkomo: A seasoned all-rounder who will lead from the front.

Kelis Ndhlovu: A Promising young player famous for her quick spin bowling and fast scoring.

USA Women

Geetika Kodali: USA's star fast bowler and main new-ball operator.

Pooja Ganesh: Powerful wicketkeeper-batter with match-winning abilities.

The Zimbabwe Women's tour of the USA 2025 has already treated us to hard cricket, and the best is yet to come. With the 2nd T20I lined up today, all eyes will be on whether Zimbabwe can extend their lead or if the USA can bounce back in Texas.

Match Overview

• Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025
• Fixture: India vs New Zealand
• Venue: Dubai International Stadium
• Date: March 2, 2025

India’s Probable XI :

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New Zealand’s Probable XI :

Head-to-Head in ICC Tournaments

• Champions Trophy 2000 Final: New Zealand defeated India to win their first ICC trophy.
• World Cup 2019 Semi-final: New Zealand knocked out India in a thrilling low-scoring game.
• World Test Championship 2021 Final: New Zealand defeated India to claim the inaugural WTC title.

India will be eager to avenge past ICC defeats, while New Zealand will look to continue their dominance in knockout matches.

Prediction and Key Battles to Watch

• Kohli vs Williamson – A battle between two of the best No. 3 batters.
• Arshdeep vs Conway – Can Arshdeep swing the new ball past Conway?
• Santner vs Pant – Left-arm spin vs left-handed power-hitting.

Both teams have the firepower to win, but India’s spin depth and batting strength might give them a slight edge in UAE conditions.

The BCCI selection committee has announced India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting July 27. Veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back for the three ODIs, along with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who missed the recent T20 World Cup.

India is gearing up for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy, and the inclusion of experienced players like Rohit and Virat highlights their intent. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav will take over as the new T20I captain after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from the format following India’s T20 World Cup victory last month.

Shubman Gill will serve as the vice-captain for both formats. In ODIs he will support Rohit Sharma, while in T20Is he will assist Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik Pandya will play as part of the T20I squad, focusing solely on his role as a player.

In addition Riyan Parag, who scored seven half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Harshit Rana a speedy bowler from Delhi are the two new additions to the ODI squad. Rishabh Pant is back in the ODI team for the first time since his car accident. Jasprit Bumrah has been given a break.

India’s ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour: 

Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

India vs Sri Lanka schedule