adminThe series is expected to get underway from Thursday next week to the following Tuesday at two venues in Harare.
Zimbabwe Cricket women’s co-ordinator Caroline Nyamande said the games will be played at CFX and Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe are preparing for the crucial World Cup qualifiers to be hosted by Ireland in August. Nyamande said the South Africans are scheduled to arrive in the country next Wednesday and play their first ODI at the CFX the following day. Cricket South Africa yesterday confirmed the tour. The team, coached by the Momentum Proteas women’s coach, Hilton Moreeng, will take part in a two-match ODI and T20 series against Zimbabwe Women in Harare,” CSA said in a statement. Zim women’s squad
Thandolwenkosi Mlilo, Loreen Tshuma, Tasmeen Granger, Atida Sibanda( all Tuskers), Ashley Ndiraya, Josephine Tshuma, Nomatter Mutasa, Ashley Burdett, Christabel Chatonzwa( all Midwest) Nonhlanhla Nyathi, Precious Marange, Emily Njinjika( all Southern Rocks), Pellagia Mujaji( Mountaineers), Esther Mbofana, Audrey Mazvishaya, Sharyce Saili, Modester Mupachikwa ( Mash Eagles).
Fixtures
21 May – South Africa arrive in Zimbabwe, practice scheduled for the afternoon.
23 May – 1st ODI
24 May – Rest Day
25 May – 2nd ODI
26 May – Rest Day
27 May – 1st T20
28 May – 2nd T20
29 May — South Africa depart ZimbabweMore action will continue on May 25 when they play their second ODI at Harare Sports Club. The teams will then clash in two T20 matches ending on May 27 at CFX.
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