The Zimbabwe Women's cricket team is on a historic tour of the United States of America, with the two countries playing their first-ever bilateral series. The thrilling tour from April 25 to May 3, 2025, features three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and two One Day Internationals (ODIs), providing an exciting chance for fans in North America to watch international women's cricket.

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Zimbabwe Women's Tour of USA 2025: Full Schedule

T20I Series

• 1st T20I: April 25, 2025 – Zimbabwe Women won by 28 runs
• 2nd T20I: April 27, 2025 – Scheduled for today, and will be held shortly
• 3rd T20I: April 29, 2025

ODI Series

• 1st ODI: May 1, 2025
• 2nd ODI: May 3, 2025

All the matches are being held at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Recent Match Results 

1st T20I

In the 1st T20I, played on April 25, 2025, the Zimbabwe Women won a 28-run match against the USA Women. The strong batting of Zimbabwe, led by seasoned players such as Josephine Nkomo, and good bowling ensured that they secured an important 1-0 lead in the series.

2nd T20I (27th April, 2025)

The 2nd T20I will be played today, April 27, 2025, and will be a short while away. Both sides will seek to dominate this match as they head into the remaining games in the series. The 2nd T20I will be a crucial match, determining who has the advantage going into the third T20I to be played on April 29.

Zimbabwe Women's Tour of USA 2025: Key Players to Watch out for

Both sides have some top players who will be instrumental in determining the series. Here are the key players to watch out for:

Zimbabwe Women

Josephine Nkomo: A talented all-rounder with immense experience, Josephine Nkomo will play a vital role for Zimbabwe in both the batting and bowling departments.

Modester Mupachikwa: A talented wicketkeeper and batter, Modester Mupachikwa is renowned for her capability to anchor the innings and her excellent reflexes at the stumps. She is one of the most important Zimbabwean players in the middle order.

USA Women

Aditiba Chudasama (Captain): Aditiba Chudasama, the USA Women's team captain, is a seasoned all-rounder with known tact. Chudasama will play a pivotal role in guiding her team and being balanced through her performances with bat and ball.

Chetna Pagydyala: One of the USA's most explosive hitters, Chetna Pagydyala can flip a game around within a few overs. Her attacking nature of play and her capability to speed up the scoring will play a key role in the success of the USA Women's team in the series.

The Zimbabwe Women's tour of USA 2025 will provide competitive cricket, thrilling performances, and new rivalries. Both sides are ready for a series that will shape their trajectories towards future global tournaments.

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.

Rohit Sharma has once again engraved his name in the cricketing history books. The Indian cricket legend reached a record milestone during the IPL 2025 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), becoming the latest member of the exclusive 12,000-run club in T20 cricket. 

Rohit joined the milestone in style, booting Pat Cummins over the stands with an imposing six, which aptly characterized his T20 career: bold, authoritative, and exhilarating. The six not only reflected his supremacy but also marked the beginning of his journey into the club of the most successful scorers in T20. He did it in his 443rd T20 match, thus becoming the fifth-quickest player in history to do so.

Fastest to 12,000 T20 Runs:

• Chris Gayle – 345 innings
• Virat Kohli – 360 innings
• David Warner – 368 innings
• Alex Hales – 432 innings
• Rohit Sharma – 443 innings
• Shoaib Malik – 451 innings

Popular for his silken stroke play and savage hitting, Rohit has been the most reliable of openers in the T20 age. With a strike rate of 30.81, the MI old warhorse has scored eight centuries and 79 half-centuries in the format. But beyond the stats, it's his capability to win games with effortless class that makes him different.

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Record Sixes for Mumbai Indians

Apart from the 12,000-run record, Rohit also took over another MI record, most sixes for MI. The right-hand batter has hit his 259th six for Mumbai Indians during the match, breaking Kieron Pollard's record of 258. It's another testament to his lasting legacy at MI, where he has been both a leader and a legend.

Elite 12,000-Run Club in T20s

• Chris Gayle – 14,562 runs
• Alex Hales – 13,610 runs
• Shoaib Malik – 13,571 runs
• Kieron Pollard – 13,537 runs
• Virat Kohli – 13,208 runs
• David Warner – 13,019 runs
• Jos Buttler – 12,469 runs
• Rohit Sharma – 12,013* runs

While the 2025 IPL did not get off to a great start for the erstwhile MI skipper, he got back into the groove in the intense face-off against Chennai Super Kings. His 76 not out off 45 balls, including six sixes and four fours, was vintage Rohit, driving MI to a badly needed victory and quelling all rumors regarding his form.

As MI pursue 144 against SRH, Rohit is still at the center of their quest now not only as an experienced performer, but as a record-breaker who keeps testing the limits of what can be achieved in the shortest form.

India’s Cricket Schedule Till the 2026 T20 World Cup

India celebrated a major victory by winning the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final. This was India’s third Champions Trophy title and their first in 12 years. But now, the attention is given to the future matches and tournaments.

India did not make it to the WTC 2023-25 final after losing to New Zealand and Australia. But they will now start their journey towards the next phase of the WTC with a Test series against England.

Key Highlights

• India will play 9 Test matches and 12 ODIs over the next year.

• The T20I team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play 18 T20 matches in addition to the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.

• India aims to win the Pataudi Trophy against England after 18 years.

• With possible leadership changes, a new captain could take charge in red-ball cricket.

• India will defend its T20 World Cup title in February March 2026.

India’s Upcoming Series

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Before the England series, Indian players will participate in the IPL 2025. The tournament starts on March 22 at Eden Gardens, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match. The final will also be held at Eden Gardens on May 25.

The next year promises exciting cricket for Indian fans, with key tournaments and series lined up before the big T20 World Cup

In a shocking turn of events, South African men’s white-ball head coach Rob Walter has stepped down from his role. Walter, who assumed command of South Africa’s limited-overs squads at the start of 2023, resigns a few months out from the 2024 T20 World Cup and other international anniversaries.

Unexpected Departure and Its Impact

Heralded as one of the more explosive administrators, Walter’s resignation comes at a crucial point in South African cricket, with the team preparing for a busy run of white-ball duties.Under his leadership, South Africa finished on a high in ODIs and T20Is, creating and culling a fruitful player pipeline to have a well-rounded competitive squad for the global stage. His departure now leaves Cricket South Africa (CSA) scrambling to identify a new coach to guide the national side through what is likely to be another tumultuous time.

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Rob Walter has stepped down from his position as South Africa's white-ball coach citing personal reasons.

Here is his record over the past 2 years 👇#WozaNawe pic.twitter.com/8MDCELDLKh

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) April 1, 2025

What’s South Africa’s Next Move?

Considering the T20 World Cup is just around the corner, CSA will have to move swiftly to appoint a replacement.  Walter’s resignation calls into question South Africa’s overall approach and leadership in the limited-overs format. The board will release an official comment in the near future; look for an additional emphasis on transparency and local control going forward.

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Walter’s departure brings an end to what has been a brief but hopefully fruitful tenure, and all eyes will be on who is placed in charge of the Proteas’ new white-ball setup.

Kane Williamson has joined the proponents of specific international windows to bring some equity into the World Test Championship (WTC) and its matches. The former captain of New Zealand thinks that such structural changes may deal with the imbalance in the WTC, making it more competitive.

WTC Needs Adjustments for Fairness

Williamson, who captained New Zealand in winning the first WTC and held the title in 2021, pointed out the inequity of their allocation. He noted how Australia, England, and India dominate the number of Test Matches played and that the rest of the countries are “not ideal.” There are plans to review the WTC format before the 2025-27 cycle. One of the proposals being discussed is the allocation of defined periods for international cricket. Williamson underlined that having set periods for Test Matches increases the chances of competition in these games and assists in keeping Test cricket alive.

Enjoyed spending some time chatting about the future of the global cricketing landscape with Kane Williamson

His thoughts on international windows and potential tweaks to the WTC's structure belowhttps://t.co/YDd4wDFLWc

— Matt Roller (@mroller98) April 1, 2025

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Effects of T20 Leagues on International Cricket

Williamson further explained the increasing phenomenon of franchise T20 leagues, which, while beneficial to players, can be detrimental to lesser-known cricketing nations. He noted that 50-over contests are all but extinct, with ODIs only being played during World Cups. Additionally, he mentioned that young players are more motivated by the IPL and other leagues, which suggests troubling times ahead for Test cricket.

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While relinquishing a central contract, he declared that he will continue to represent New Zealand. In conversation, he accepted there is a need for better-defined international windows to manage franchise and international duties.

The Indian Premier League has witnessed some of the most surprising player exchanges in history. While some of the transfers have helped teams a great deal, others have left people bewildered. Here are some of the most surprising trades in IPL history that caught the cricketing world off guard.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Ravichandran Ashwin was one of the most important players for Kings XI Punjab during his captaincy tenure. His experience and leadership played a central role in determining the performances of the team. However, before the 2020 season, Punjab chose to sell him to Delhi Capitals for Jagadeesha Suchith and another amount of money. Fans were left shocked by the decision because Ashwin was Punjab's most consistent player, and losing him created a gap in the team.

Shikhar Dhawan's Return to Delhi Capitals

Shikhar Dhawan began his IPL career with Delhi but became an IPL legend in his years with Sunrisers Hyderabad. His opener's consistency and his capacity to anchor innings made him one of the most valuable players in the league. In the run-up to the 2019 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad surprised everyone by trading Dhawan to Delhi Capitals in exchange for three players: Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Abhishek Sharma. Most people felt that Hyderabad didn't receive fair return for a player of the quality of Dhawan.

Ajinkya Rahane to Delhi Capitals

Ajinkya Rahane was the face of the Rajasthan Royals for several years and even captained the side. Known for his elegant stroke play and dependable batting, Rahane was an integral part of the Royals' setup. But ahead of the 2020 season, he was traded to Delhi Capitals, a move that surprised many. Rajasthan let go of one of their most experienced batsmen, and Rahane struggled to find a permanent spot in Delhi’s playing XI.

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Trent Boult to the Mumbai Indians

Trent Boult was Delhi Capitals' match-winner due to his knack of swinging the new ball and picking wickets early. Delhi shocked all by trading Boult to Mumbai Indians at the start of the 2020 season. Delhi got it wrong as Boult was a key player for Mumbai in their title-winning season that season, when he formed an explosive new-ball combination with Jasprit Bumrah.

Quinton de Kock to the Mumbai Indians

Quinton de Kock's transfer from Royal Challengers Bangalore to Mumbai Indians prior to the 2019 season was another headline-grabber. De Kock had been a consistent performer for RCB, but they opted to release him for an unspecified amount of money. Mumbai gained hugely from the transfer as the South African wicket-keeper batsman was instrumental in helping them win IPL titles in 2019 and 2020.

Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams to Royal Challengers Bangalore

Delhi Capitals did it once more with an unexpected move when they traded Daniel Sams and Harshal Patel to Royal Challengers Bangalore before the 2021 season. Though Sams made little difference, Harshal Patel was a game-changer. He went on to claim the Purple Cap for the most wickets in the season and was one of the greatest trade pickups in the history of IPL.

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The IPL's trading system has never been consistent, and it has resulted in moves that have left fans and analysts alike amazed. While there are trades that turn out great for teams, others become mistakes that they would wish they had not made. As IPL franchises keep plotting and reshaping their teams, surprising trades will continue to be part of the league's always-dramatic story.

The BCCI is set to announce the new central contract list in the near future, with a number of changes expected. Shreyas Iyer will be set to regain after his fine performances, while R Ashwin will be axed after his international retirement.

Will Kohli, Rohit, and Jadeja Be Demoted

Fans are debating if Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja will be moved from their Grade A+ deals as they have retired from T20Is. Nevertheless, the news is that all three will still maintain their place in the higher order, as they continue to be important players in Tests and ODIs, especially for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Virat and Jadeja will likely be in India's team for the upcoming Test series against England, with Rohit's availability still doubtful. He is said to have decided to go out of the tour, but there is no official word as yet.

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Axar Patel's Promotion Certain

Axar Patel is likely to be elevated to a Grade A contract since he has continued to play consistently across all three formats. His timely contributions, like a match-winning 47-run support in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, have further cemented his case.

Ishan Kishan's Contract Status in Doubt

While Iyer is set to return to the contract list, Ishan Kishan’s status remains unclear. Both players were previously dropped for skipping domestic cricket. It remains to be seen if the board reinstates Kishan this time.

Final Decision Soon

Selectors, the central contracts to discuss the squad for the England tour.The last word on Rohit Sharma's position and leadership adjustments is also imminent. While Jasprit Bumrah's fitness remains an issue, the team administration is yet to pinpoint a obvious candidate for the captaincy job.

Wait for the official announcement from BCCI including chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, are going to meet on March 29 in Guwahati.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have decided to swap the One Day International (ODI) matches with Twenty20 International (T20I) games in the upcoming bilateral series between the two nations. This is done as part of preparations for both teams for the Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

The initial series, the tour of Pakistan by Bangladesh in May 2025, had three ODIs in it originally but has now been changed to a series of five T20I matches by the boards. This will provide both the teams with great experience in the T20 format as they prepare for upcoming international tournaments.

The second series, the Pakistan tour of Bangladesh in July 2025, was also to be made up of three ODIs. But it will now include three T20I matches instead. This is done to provide the teams with more emphasis on T20 cricket, as both are gearing up for the challenges in the upcoming big T20 tournaments.

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This shift from ODIs to T20Is is happening when T20 cricket is rapidly gaining popularity throughout the world with the majority of the world's major cricket nations placing greater significance on this version due to its fast and short nature. It is being considered a major part of the run-up to the upcoming international tournaments like the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.

This change places particular importance on the increasing importance of T20I cricket within today's game and offers Bangladesh and Pakistan a chance to iron out their plans and improve their T20I side in preparation for the much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026.

The finale of the T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand is here. With New Zealand's lead standing at 3-1, the last match presents Pakistan with the opportunity to limit the series margin, while New Zealand is looking to intensify its grip on the series. The 5th T20I will take place at the infamous Sky Stadium in Wellington, which is infamous for its lively pitch and avid support from the crowd.

Match Details

Pakistan Probable Playing XI

Pakistan's combination of experienced campaigners and new players will be eager to finish the series on a positive note. Skipper Salman Agha will try to motivate his men, while pace pair Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf will try to test the Kiwi batsmen.

New Zealand Probable Playing XI

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New Zealand, under captain Michael Bracewell, has provided depth and steadiness throughout the series. New Zealand's opening three of Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Mark Chapman have worked tirelessly to ensure competitive scores are posted, with the bowling lineup, led by Jacob Duffy, keeping the Pakistani batsmen under wraps.

What to Expect

Sky Stadium's pitch has traditionally been hospitable to both the batsmen and bowlers, with the prospect of an interesting contest. Since the series is already decided, both sides could try out their combinations, giving fringe players chances to prove themselves. Spectators can expect a rollercoaster encounter as Pakistan looks for redemption and New Zealand attempts to end the series on a high note.