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LADY Chevrons coach Walter Chawaguta believes the forthcoming historic tour of the USA will be crucial ahead of the Ireland series and the African Qualifiers.
The landmark tour — Zimbabwe Women’s first-ever visit to the USA for a bilateral or any other cricket series — includes three T20Is and two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) scheduled to run from April 25 to May 3.
All matches will be played at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
The two sides will start off with the T20I, with matches lined up for April 25, 27 and 29.
The two ODIs will take place on May 1 and 3.
Zimbabwe Women and USA Women last faced off in October 2024 when the Americans toured Harare for an ODI series.
“The US tour is a start to steady build-up towards the Ireland series in July, which will give us a gauge in terms of where we are ahead of the FTP next year.
“It also kick starts our journey towards the Africa qualifiers later this year,” said Chawaguta.
ZC named a balanced 15-member squad that blends experienced campaigners with exciting young talent.
Veterans such as Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Josephine Nkomo, Modester Mupachikwa, Precious Marange, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu and Nomvelo Sibanda, will provide valuable experience and leadership.
They are joined by some of the country’s brightest rising stars, including youth prodigies Kelis Ndhlovu and Beloved Biza.
The squad also features promising talents Adel Zimunu, Natasha Mthomba and Lindokuhle Mabhero, as Zimbabwe Women continue to build for the future.
“The squad was selected to reflect a ‘bigger picture’ mindset, which is a drive to widen our player base and inject a healthy dose of competition for spots within the player group,” said Chawaguta.
Zimbabwe Women’s Squad for USA tour
Beloved Biza, Francesca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu, Lindokuhle Mabhero, Tendai Makusha, Precious Marange, Natasha Mthomba, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Josephine Nkomo, Runyararo Pasipanodya, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loreen Tshuma, Adel Zimunu.
Non-Travelling Reserves: Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelly Ndiraya.
