ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Prediction, 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Harare

West Indies Women won the historic series opener comfortably, posting 299/6 and bowling Zimbabwe out for 200 in 43.3 overs. Hayley Matthews captains a West Indies side that has now won four of its last five matches. Josephine Nkomo captains a Zimbabwe side that has lost five in a row, including heavy recent defeats to Pakistan and New Zealand by well over 100 runs each. For the ZIM-W vs WI-W 2nd ODI Fantasy Team, these recent performances will be important factors to consider when selecting players.

Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women, 2nd ODI, West Indies Women Tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Time: 7:30 AM local time
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: YouTube

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Zimbabwe Women have lost five in a row. Beyond the opening defeat in this series, they were beaten by 343 to 137 by Pakistan, and by 303 to 103 by New Zealand, two of their heaviest recent defeats. Their win rate has been very poor across this entire stretch.

West Indies Women have won four of their last five. They swept Ireland 3-0 before this tour, and opened this historic series with a dominant win, Hayley Matthews’s side outscoring Zimbabwe from the first innings onward.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Head to Head Record

West Indies Women lead the head to head 1-0. They won the only previous meeting, the historic series opener, posting 299/6 and bowling Zimbabwe out for 200.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Squads

Zimbabwe Women: Josephine Nkomo captains the side. The squad shown for this match includes a mix of experienced and newer names, including Chiedza Dhururu and Olinda Chare, both featuring in the squad list for this specific ODI.

Full squad: Josephine Nkomo (c), Modester Mupachikwa, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndlovu, Beloved Biza, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Sharne Mayers, Christina Mutasa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Olinda Chare, Tendai Makusha, Kudzai Chigora.

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews captains the side for the ODI leg. Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle add senior experience, and Afy Fletcher leads the bowling attack.

Full squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Realeanna Grimmond, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor.

Pitch Report

Harare Sports Club has hosted 23 tracked matches in this format. The side batting first has won 52 percent of them. The average first innings score is 211, dropping to 167 in the second.

Pace dominates heavily here, taking 71 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against just 29 percent for spin.

Weather Report

Sunday in Harare is forecast for hazy sunshine, 19 percent humidity, a temperature around 31.3°C, and no chance of rain. A full match with no interruption risk is expected.

Probable Playing XIs

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

West Indies Women (Probable): Zaida James, Shemaine Campbelle, Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow.

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

Key Player Battles

Hayley Matthews vs Zimbabwe’s bowling attack: Matthews was central to the opening win and remains one of the most accomplished allrounders in the women’s game.

Stafanie Taylor vs Zimbabwe’s top order: Taylor’s experience across both bat and ball gives West Indies real control in the middle overs.

Josephine Nkomo vs West Indies’ bowling attack: Nkomo needs a big score to give Zimbabwe any chance of a more competitive showing after the heavy opening defeat.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle

Batters: Stafanie Taylor (Vc), Chinelle Henry, Zaida James

All-Rounders: Hayley Matthews (C), Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Jannillea Glasgow

Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector

Matthews is captain as the most accomplished individual player in the match, leading a settled and experienced West Indies squad. Taylor is vice captain given her long international career and allround value.

Given the scale of Zimbabwe’s recent defeats, this team is built mostly from West Indies.

Also Read- ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Prediction, 1st ODI: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Harare

Match Prediction

West Indies Women should win comfortably again. They arrive with a settled, experienced squad fresh off a dominant series opener, while Zimbabwe have lost five straight matches, including two defeats by well over 100 runs.

Zimbabwe will hope for a more competitive showing after the heavy opening loss, but the gap in recent form and overall squad depth remains significant.

West Indies Women are the clear favourites to go 2-0 up in this historic series.

ZIM-W vs WI-W 2nd ODI Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the ZIM-W vs WI-W 2nd ODI today?
A. West Indies Women are strong favourites. They won the series opener comfortably and arrive on four wins from their last five matches, while Zimbabwe have lost five in a row.

Q. What happened in the first ODI of this series?
A. West Indies won by a wide margin, posting 299/6 and bowling Zimbabwe out for 200 in 43.3 overs.

Q. What is the ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy prediction for the 2nd ODI?
A. Hayley Matthews is the top captaincy pick. Stafanie Taylor is a strong vice captaincy option given her allround experience.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ZIM-W vs WI-W match?
A. No. The forecast shows hazy sunshine with no chance of rain.