The three-match T20I series is currently tied at 1-1 after PNG Women won the one-over eliminator in the second match.
Preview
ZIM-W vs PNG-W will lock horns against each other in the third T20I of Papua New Guinea Women’s Tour of Zimbabwe 2024. The match will be played at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Tuesday (April 2) at 10:00 PM (IST).
The three-match T20I series is currently tied at 1-1 after PNG Women won the one-over eliminator in the second match. Batting first, the home side posted 119-6 in 20 overs. Modester Mupachikwa and captain Mary-Anne Musonda played brilliant innings for ZIM-W. In reply, Pauke Siaka’s match-winning knock of 33-ball 43 helped the visitors to level the total, despite a final over drama involving two run outs.
Zimbabwe could only score six runs in the Super Over, which PNG-W easily overcame to push the series to a decider. Notably, the hosts won the opening match by a massive margin of eight wickets. They also whitewashed the ODI series 3-0, so a win on Tuesday will be crucial for Papua New Guinea.
Match Information
Zimbabwe Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, 3rd T20I
PNG Women’s tour of Zimbabwe, 2 Apr 2024, Tue, 10:00 PM IST ,TBA
Probable PlayingXI
Zimbabwe Women
P Mujaji, M Musonda(C), Kellies Ndlovu, JN Nkomo, P Marange, CT Dhururu, M Mupachikwa, L Tshuma, N Sibanda, Francesca Chipare, L Phiri
Bench: CS Mugeri, Nyasha Gwanzura, SM Mayers, A Mazvishaya, L Mabhera, Kudzai Chigora
Papua New Guinea Women
B Tau(C), T Ruma, N Vare, P Siaka, S Jimmy, I Toua, Henao Thomas, V Araa, Geua Tom, Dika Lohia, Kevau Frank
Bench: Melanie Ani, L Rajadurai, Buruka Vicky
Injury News
(Will be added when there is an update)
Weather Report: Overcast clouds
Win Prediction: Zimbabwe Women
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 120
Pitch Report
Captains: 8
Pauke Siaka PNG-W | bat
Pauke Siaka is the main reason we have a series decider. She played a match-winning knock (43 off 33 balls) to push the game into a Super Over, in which PNG won.
Mary-Anne Musonda ZIM-W | bat
The Zimbabwe captain is also in charge of their batting unit. She scored a half-century in the first match and 37 runs in the second to take the team to a respectable score.
Modester Mupachikwa ZIM-W | WK
Mupachikwa is one of the most consistent batters in the Zimbabwe line-up. The wicketkeeper batter scored 45 runs in both matches and will be aiming to contribute well in the upcoming match as well.
Sibona Jimmy PNG-W | BAT
Sibona Jimmy was impressive in the first two matches, picking up three wickets. She grabbed two wickets in the second T20I at an economy rate of 5.2. PNG will rely heavily on the off-spinner in the series decider.
Josephine Nkomo ZIM-W | all
Nkomo, the backbone of Zimbabwe’s bowling unit, took three wickets in the series opener. Although she did not take any wickets in the second match, her economy rate of 5.5 was impressive.
Vicky Araa PNG-W | bat
Vicky Araa has taken two wickets in the series so far, giving away an economy of less than five off her seven overs. The off-spinner is likely to continue her fine form in the upcoming match as well.
Avoid Player Message: 8
Geua Tom: PNG-W | BAT
Kellies Ndlovu: ZIM-W | ALL
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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