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Introduction
Fans finally have a full calendar to work with. Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women begins their five-match T20I series on September 11, 2026, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. As of this date, this stands as South Africa’s maiden senior women’s tour of Zimbabwe, and every match detail below covers what fans need to plan around.
Full Series Schedule
All five T20Is take place at the same venue, spread across just over a week.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | September 11, 2026 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 2nd T20I | September 13, 2026 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 3rd T20I | September 15, 2026 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 4th T20I | September 17, 2026 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 5th T20I | September 19, 2026 | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
Keeping every fixture at one ground gives both squads a settled routine and lets local fans catch the entire series without traveling.
Match Day Details
The opener gets underway at 5:00 PM IST, which works out to 1:30 PM local time in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed Queens Sports Club as the venue for the full series, clearing up earlier confusion after some promotional material had listed a different ground name.
As of September 11, 2026, the toss result and final playing elevens had not yet been confirmed for the opening match.
Squads Announced for the Tour
Zimbabwe Women
Josephine Nkomo captains the hosts. Her squad includes Beloved Biza, Kudzai Chigora, Francesca Chipare, Nyasha Gwanzura, Lindokuhle Mabhera, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mavunga, Kelis Ndhlovu, Natasha Mutomba, and Christabel Chatonzwa among others named for the series.
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt leads a fifteen-player squad: Anneke Bosch, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, Nthabiseng Nini, Luyanda Nzuza, Kayla Reyneke, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, and Caitlin Wyngaard.
Wyngaard, Nini, and Nzuza travel as uncapped players, each hoping to debut somewhere across the five-match series.
Where to Watch
Fans in India can catch live streaming of the series on Zimbabwe Cricket’s official YouTube channel, according to broadcast details circulating ahead of the opener. Local broadcast arrangements in Zimbabwe and South Africa typically get confirmed closer to each match day, so fans should check regional listings for exact channel information.
What to Expect
South Africa enter as favorites given their fifth-place ICC ranking and a recent semifinal finish at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Zimbabwe, still rebuilding after missing out on World Cup qualification, get a rare five-match block against elite opposition on familiar turf.
Expect early seam movement at Queens Sports Club, with conditions generally easing for batters as innings progress and turning toward spin later on. That mix tends to produce competitive, shifting contests rather than one-sided run fests.
Latest News Note
This tour marks South Africa Women’s first-ever senior visit to Zimbabwe, and the opening match doubles as the first senior T20I ever played between the two nations. Zimbabwe Cricket has described the series as a landmark moment for growing the women’s game domestically.
Key Takeaways
- Series length: Five T20I matches, all played at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.
- Dates: September 11 through September 19, 2026.
- Opener start time: 5:00 PM IST, or 1:30 PM local time.
- Captains: Josephine Nkomo for Zimbabwe, Laura Wolvaardt for South Africa.
- Streaming: Available on Zimbabwe Cricket’s official YouTube channel for fans in India.
- Historic note: First-ever senior women’s T20I series between the two countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many matches are in the Zimbabwe vs South Africa Women series? The series consists of five T20I matches played between September 11 and September 19, 2026.
What time does the 1st T20I start? The opening match starts at 5:00 PM IST, which is 1:30 PM local time.
Where can fans in India watch the series? The series is available to stream on Zimbabwe Cricket’s official YouTube channel.
Are all five matches played at the same venue? Yes, every match in the series is scheduled at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Who captains the two teams in this series? Josephine Nkomo captains Zimbabwe Women, and Laura Wolvaardt captains South Africa Women.
Conclusion
The Zimbabwe Women vs South Africa Women 1st T20I opens a five-match series that runs through September 19, 2026, entirely at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. As of September 11, 2026, fans have a full schedule, both squads, and streaming details in hand ahead of a series that marks new history between these two cricketing nations.
