Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women Result – 1st T20I

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1st T20I • West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe

ZIM-W

97/9 (20)

WI-W

98/2 (12.5)

West Indies Women won by 8 wickets

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12.5

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Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run

12.4

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Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!

12.3

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Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

12.2

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Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four

12.1

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Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 12 (13 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 34 (24)

Jahzara Claxton 26 (34)

WI-W 92/1

Kudzai Chigora 2-0-27-0

11.6

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Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

11.5

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Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

11.4

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Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

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Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

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Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run

11.1

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Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, Four

End of over 11 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 26 (21)

Jahzara Claxton 21 (31)

WI-W 79/1

Olinda Chare 4-1-22-0

10.6

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Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs

10.5

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Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

10.4

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Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

10.3

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Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

10.2

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Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, Four

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Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 10 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 24 (18)

Jahzara Claxton 16 (28)

WI-W 72/1

Francesca Chipare 2-0-14-0

9.6

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Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

9.5

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Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

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Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs

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Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

9.2

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Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

9.1

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Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 9 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 18 (15)

Jahzara Claxton 15 (25)

WI-W 65/1

Olinda Chare 3-1-15-0

8.6

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Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

Match Summary

Zimbabwe Women and West Indies Women met in 1st T20I of West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 12.4: Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled! | 12.2: Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four | 11.5: Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four. The turning point arrived at 12.4 when Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (West Indies Women won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

12.4: Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!
12.2: Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four
11.5: Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four
11.4: Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four
11.1: Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, Four
10.2: Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, Four
9.6: Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four
8.6: Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 12.4 when Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

West Indies Women won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 12.4: Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

12.5 1 Beloved Biza to Stafanie Taylor, 1 run

12.4 W Beloved Biza to Realeanna Grimmond, Bowled!

12.3 1 Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

12.2 4 Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, Four

12.1 0 Beloved Biza to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 12 (13 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 34 (24)

Jahzara Claxton 26 (34)

WI-W 92/1

Kudzai Chigora 2-0-27-0

11.6 0 Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

11.5 4 Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

11.4 4 Kudzai Chigora to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

11.3 1 Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

11.2 0 Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, no run

11.1 4 Kudzai Chigora to Jahzara Claxton, Four

End of over 11 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 26 (21)

Jahzara Claxton 21 (31)

WI-W 79/1

Olinda Chare 4-1-22-0

10.6 2 Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs

10.5 0 Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

10.4 0 Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

10.3 1 Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

10.2 4 Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, Four

10.1 0 Olinder Chare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 10 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 24 (18)

Jahzara Claxton 16 (28)

WI-W 72/1

Francesca Chipare 2-0-14-0

9.6 4 Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

9.5 0 Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, no run

9.4 2 Francesca Chipare to Realeanna Grimmond, 2 runs

9.3 1 Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, 1 run

9.2 0 Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

9.1 0 Francesca Chipare to Jahzara Claxton, no run

End of over 9 (7 runs)

Realeanna Grimmond 18 (15)

Jahzara Claxton 15 (25)

WI-W 65/1

Olinda Chare 3-1-15-0

8.6 4 Olinder Chare to Realeanna Grimmond, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women 1st T20I match?
West Indies Women won by 8 wickets.

What is the Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women 1st T20I?
Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women is the 1st T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe Women vs West Indies Women live score?
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Tournament: West Indies Women tour of Zimbabwe