ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Prediction, 3rd T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Harare

West Indies Women have already won this T20I series. They won the first match, chasing 97 to reach 98/2 in 12.5 overs, and the second, chasing 106 to reach 108/2 in just 9.1 overs. For the ZIM-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I Fantasy Team, these two dominant victories provide useful form and performance insights. Zimbabwe have now lost five matches in a row across their last five tracked games. No official T20I captain has been named by Cricket West Indies for this series, so check team news on who leads the side before the toss.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Match Details

Match: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women
Match No: 3rd T20I, West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe 2026
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Local Time
Venue: Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Live Streaming: YouTube

A Captaincy Question That Still Has Not Been Resolved

This has been unclear since the squad was first announced, and it remains unclear two matches into the series. Hayley Matthews led West Indies through the ODI leg before taking personal leave for the T20Is, and Cricket West Indies never named a replacement captain for this part of the tour. Stafanie Taylor, a former West Indies captain and the most experienced player in the squad, continues to be the most likely candidate, but no source has confirmed her, or anyone else, with an official captaincy tag through the first two matches. Check team news before the toss.

Series Context

West Indies have already secured this T20I series 2-0. They won the opener by 2 wickets in a tight finish, then won the second match far more comfortably, chasing 106 in just 9.1 overs. This third match is a dead rubber for the series result, though Zimbabwe will want to avoid a clean sweep.

Recent Form

Zimbabwe Women have lost five in a row across their last five tracked matches, including both T20Is of this series and three defeats in their earlier series against South Africa.

West Indies Women have won two of their last five, both coming in this series. Their three defeats in that stretch came in the T20 World Cup, including a semi final loss to Australia.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Head to Head Record

West Indies Women lead the head to head 2-0 in this series. They won the first T20I, chasing 97 to reach 98/2, and the second, chasing 106 to reach 108/2.

Team Comparison

Over their last 10 matches against all opposition, West Indies Women have won 50 percent, averaging 130 with a highest score of 163. Zimbabwe Women have not won any of their last 10, averaging 112 with a highest score of 150.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Squads

Zimbabwe Women: Josephine Nkomo captains the side. Modester Mupachikwa keeps wicket and has been a reliable performer since her 2019 debut, with 1,710 runs across 77 innings.

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

West Indies Women: Stafanie Taylor remains the most experienced player in the squad, with 3,666 career runs from 139 matches. Shemaine Campbelle and Afy Fletcher add further experience.

Full squad: 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

Takashinga Sports Club has hosted 5 tracked matches. The side bowling first has an edge, winning 60 percent of matches against 40 percent for the side batting first. The average first innings score is 119, dropping to 104 in the second. Spin has an edge here, taking 58 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against 42 percent for pace.

Weather Report

This is a real concern. Wednesday in Harare is forecast for mostly cloudy conditions, 79 percent humidity, a temperature around 19.3°C, and a 55 percent chance of rain. Check the toss and any delay before finalising your fantasy team.

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe Women (Probable): Modester Mupachikwa (wk), 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, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector, Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Eboni Brathwaite.

These are estimates. Final XIs, including confirmation of who captains West Indies, are set at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Stafanie Taylor vs Zimbabwe’s bowling attack: Taylor’s experience across both bat and ball has been central to West Indies winning both matches of this series so far.

Josephine Nkomo vs West Indies’ bowling attack: Nkomo needs a big score to give Zimbabwe any real chance of avoiding a clean sweep.

Afy Fletcher vs Zimbabwe’s top order: Fletcher’s spin on a ground that has favoured turn gives West Indies real control if they bowl first.

ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbelle

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

All-Rounders: Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack

Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Shawnisha Hector, Christina Mutasa

Taylor is captain as West Indies’ most experienced player, central to both wins so far this series. Nkomo is vice captain as Zimbabwe’s captain and most important player.

Also Read- ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy Prediction, 1st T20I: Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Harare

Match Prediction

West Indies Women should complete a clean sweep. They have won both matches of this series comfortably, and Zimbabwe have lost five straight matches across their recent assignments.

Zimbabwe will want to end the series with a more competitive showing, but the gap in recent form and overall squad depth remains significant.

West Indies Women are the clear favourites, though the 55 percent chance of rain means this match may not be settled in the conventional way.

ZIM-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the ZIM-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I today?
A. West Indies Women are strong favourites. They have already won this series 2-0, and Zimbabwe have lost five straight matches across their recent assignments.

Q. Has the series already been decided?
A. Yes. West Indies won both the first and second T20Is, so this third match is a dead rubber for the series result.

Q. Who captains West Indies Women in this series?
A. This has not been officially confirmed. Hayley Matthews led the ODI leg before taking personal leave, and Cricket West Indies did not name a replacement captain for the T20Is.

Q. What is the ZIM-W vs WI-W Fantasy prediction for the 3rd T20I?
A. Stafanie Taylor is a solid captaincy pick given her experience and central role in both wins so far. Josephine Nkomo is the top pick for Zimbabwe.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the ZIM-W vs WI-W match?
A. Yes, a real one. The forecast shows a 55 percent chance of rain with mostly cloudy conditions, so a shortened or interrupted match looks likely.