ZIM-W vs SA-W Fantasy Prediction, 5th T20: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Bulawayo

South Africa Women have already won this series 4-0. They beat Zimbabwe again in the fourth match, posting 205/4 and restricting them to 125. This fifth and final match cannot change the series result, but Zimbabwe will want at least one positive result to take from a difficult five match series. The ZIM-W vs SA-W 5th T20 Fantasy Team will be closely watched as fantasy players assess the key performers from both sides. Josephine Nkomo captains Zimbabwe. Laura Wolvaardt continues to lead South Africa’s young touring squad.

ZIM-W vs SA-W Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women
Match No: 5th T20I
Series: South Africa Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Time: 11:30 AM Local Time
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live Streaming: YouTube

Series Context

South Africa have won every match of this series so far. They won the first two matches comfortably, then won the third and fourth as well, most recently posting 205/4 and bowling Zimbabwe out for 125. This final match is a dead rubber for the series result, but it remains a chance for players on both sides, especially Zimbabwe’s, to end the tour on a better note.

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Zimbabwe Women have lost five matches in a row across this entire series, and lost their previous assignment too, a heavy defeat to Pakistan where they were bowled out for 90. Their win rate across the last 10 matches against all opposition remains at 0 percent.

South Africa Women have won four in a row in this series. Their most recent result before the tour was a loss to England in the T20 World Cup semi final, though that was with the country’s full first choice squad, a very different group to the young side touring Zimbabwe.

ZIM-W vs SA-W Head to Head Record

South Africa lead 4-0 in this series, and 4-0 overall in T20Is. The only other meeting between these two sides was a tie in the 2024 African Women’s T20 final.

ZIM-W vs SA-W Squads

Zimbabwe Women: Josephine Nkomo captains the side. The squad has struggled to compete across this series, and finding any positive individual performance would be a good sign for the future.

Full squad: Josephine Nkomo (c), Modester Mupachikwa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelis Ndlovu, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Michelle Mavunga, Christina Mutasa, Francisca Chipare, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha, Kudzai Chigora.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt captains a young squad missing most of the country’s World Cup regulars. She has been the standout player across the whole series.

Full squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso (wk), Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Caitlin Wyngaard.

Pitch Report

Queens Sports Club has hosted 6 tracked matches in this format. The side batting first has won 83 percent of them, a strong indication that batting first is the preferred option here. The average first innings score is 171, dropping sharply to 126 in the second.

Pace dominates heavily, taking 65 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches. The highest total, 205/4 by South Africa in the fourth match of this series, is also the ground record.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe Women (Probable): Modester Mupachikwa, Lorraine Pemhiwa, Josephine Nkomo (c), Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelis Ndlovu, Christina Mutasa, Francisca Chipare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Kudzai Chigora.

South Africa Women (Probable): 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.

These are estimates. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Laura Wolvaardt vs Zimbabwe’s bowling: Wolvaardt has been the difference across all four matches so far, and Zimbabwe still have no consistent answer for her.

Josephine Nkomo vs South Africa’s bowling: Nkomo needs a big score to give Zimbabwe any positive to take from this tour.

Faye Tunnicliffe vs Zimbabwe’s spin: Tunnicliffe has had a solid series and could push for an even bigger role in the closing match.

ZIM-W vs SA-W 5th T20 Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Karabo Meso, Sinalo Jafta

Batters: Laura Wolvaardt (C), Faye Tunnicliffe, Christina Mutasa

All-rounders: Annerie Dercksen (VC), Kayla Reyneke, Josephine Nkomo, Caitlin Wyngaard

Bowlers: Nomvelo Sibanda, Eliz-Mari Marx

Wolvaardt is captain as by far the most experienced and productive player across this entire series. Dercksen is vice captain as one of the more experienced South Africans in this touring squad.

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Match Prediction

South Africa should complete a clean sweep. Laura Wolvaardt has been in excellent form throughout the series, and Zimbabwe have not found a way to compete in any of the first four matches.

Zimbabwe have nothing left to play for in terms of the series result, but ending the tour with a competitive performance, or even a win, would be a real positive to build on.

South Africa Women are the clear pick to finish the series unbeaten.

ZIM-W vs SA-W 5th T20 Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the ZIM-W vs SA-W 5th T20 today?
A. South Africa Women are strong favourites. They have already won this series 4-0 and Laura Wolvaardt has been the standout player throughout.

Q. Has the series already been decided?
A. Yes. South Africa won all four of the first four matches, so this fifth match is a dead rubber, though it is still a chance for Zimbabwe to end the tour with a positive result.

Q. What is the ZIM-W vs SA-W Fantasy prediction for the 5th T20?
A. Laura Wolvaardt is the clear top captaincy pick. Annerie Dercksen is the top vice captaincy option.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ZIM-W vs SA-W match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.