Tuskers Women – 149-6 in 20 overs (Loreen Tshuma 45*, Lindrose Masina 32, Chiedza Dhururu 20; Tadiwanashe Garutsa 2/34, Makanaka Zinyama 1/7, Salem Museka 1/23)
Zimbabwe Under-19 Women – 102 all out in 16.5 overs (Christina Mutasa 27, Naomi Mhlekwa 22, Lorraine Pemhiwa 12; Nomvelo Sibanda 3/5, Gracious Nsingo 3/9, Thubelihle Saidi 2/12)
Tuskers Women won by 47 runs
After Lindrose Masina (32) and Loryn Phiri (19) laid the foundation with a 48-run opening stand, Tshuma provided the late impetus with an unbeaten 45 off 30 balls to lift Tuskers to 149 for six from their 20 overs.
Tadiwanashe Garutsa was the pick of the Zimbabwe Under-19 bowlers, taking two wickets for 34 runs.
Sibanda then rocked the youngsters’ chase with a devastating burst, claiming three wickets in the space of four deliveries in her second over.
Christina Mutasa fought back with a valiant 27, but Zimbabwe Under-19 Women were eventually bowled out for 102 inside 17 overs.
Sibanda finished with superb figures of three for five from two overs, while Gracious Nsingo cleaned up the lower order with three for nine from three overs.
Mountaineers Women – 123-2 in 20 overs (Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 78*, Pellagia Mujaji 14, Nyasha Gwanzura 9; Olinda Chare 1/18)
Eagles Women – 106-6 in 20 overs (Christabel Chatonzwa 27, Michelle Mavunga 21, Betty Mangachena 14; Nyasha Gwanzura 2/25, Cathrine Chitombo 1/6, Tawana Matandauri 1/15)
Mountaineers Women won by 17 runs
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano produced a superb unbeaten 78 to propel Mountaineers Women to a 17-run victory over Eagles Women in Friday’s first Women’s T20 Cup match at Queens Sports Club.
Mugeri-Tiripano carried her bat through the Mountaineers innings, facing 68 deliveries and striking 12 fours as the Mutare-based side posted 123 for two.
Eagles were unable to match the required rate in reply, finishing on 106 for six from their 20 overs.
Opener Christabel Chatonzwa led their resistance with 27 off 31 balls, while Nyasha Gwanzura was the pick of the Mountaineers attack with two wickets for 25 runs from her four overs.
Tuskers Women – 115-7 in 20 overs (Chiedza Dhururu 29, Nomvelo Sibanda 15*, Gracious Nsingo 12*; Precious Marange 3/18, Olinda Chare 1/17, Michelle Mavunga 1/20)
Eagles Women – 105 all out in 19.1 overs (Christabel Chatonzwa 36, Runyararo Pasipanodya 13, Vimbai Mutungwindu 9; Gracious Nsingo 3/17, Loreen Tshuma 1/6, Loryn Phiri 1/15)
Tuskers Women won by 10 runs
Gracious Nsingo delivered an impressive all-round performance as Tuskers Women held off Eagles Women for a 10-run victory in Friday afternoon’s Women’s T20 Cup encounter at Queens Sports Club.
Batting first, Tuskers found themselves 50 for five as Precious Marange made significant inroads, eventually finishing with three wickets for just 18 runs.
Chiedza Dhururu steadied the innings with a top score of 29 before Nsingo chipped in with a useful unbeaten 12 to help Tuskers reach 115 for seven.
Eagles appeared well placed in their chase when they reached 76 before losing their third wicket, with Christabel Chatonzwa leading the way with 36 off 36 balls.
Nsingo then turned the match Tuskers’ way, taking three quick wickets and also playing a part in a run-out as Eagles were bowled out for 105.
She finished with figures of three for 17 from her four overs to cap a decisive all-round contribution.
Mountaineers Women – 164-6 in 20 overs (Nyasha Gwanzura 78, Pellagia Mujaji 26, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 17; Vimbai Kavava 3/13, Natalie Chikandinga 1/19, Kelly Ndiraya 1/22)
Rhinos Women – 123-4 in 20 overs (Melinda Kachingwe 50, Josephine Nkomo 22, Francisca Chipare 14; Nyasha Gwanzura 2/18, Passionate Munorwei 1/25)
Mountaineers Women won by 41 runs
Nyasha Gwanzura produced a blistering 78 off just 36 balls before making an impact with the ball as Mountaineers Women completed a 41-run victory over Rhinos Women at Bulawayo Athletic Club on Friday afternoon.
Gwanzura dominated the Mountaineers innings, smashing three sixes and 14 fours – 74 of her 78 runs coming in boundaries – as her side powered to 164 for six.
Pellagia Mujaji provided valuable support with 26, while Vimbai Kavava returned outstanding figures in a demanding bowling effort, taking three wickets for only 13 runs from her four overs.
Melinda Kachingwe anchored the Rhinos response with a determined 50 off 52 balls, but Mountaineers kept the chase under control as their opponents finished on 123 for four.
Gwanzura completed a fine all-round outing by returning the best figures for Mountaineers, taking two for 18 from her four overs.
WOMEN’S T20 CUP POINTS TABLE
| TEAM | M | W | L | T | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuskers Women | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1.793 |
| Zimbabwe U19 Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.546 |
| Mountaineers Women | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.280 |
| Eagles Women | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.266 |
| Rhinos Women | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.613 |
