The Tuskers women's cricket team is a Zimbabwean women's cricket team based in
Bulawayo
Bulawayo (, ; Ndebele: ''Bulawayo'') is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland region. The city's population is disputed; the 2022 census listed it at 665,940, while the Bulawayo City Council cl ...
. They compete in the
Fifty50 Challenge and the
Women's T20 Cup.
History
The team were formed in 2020, to compete in Zimbabwe's two new women's domestic competitions: the
Fifty50 Challenge and the
Women's T20 Cup. In the Fifty50 Challenge, the side finished bottom of the group, with one win from their six matches. In the Women's T20 Cup, the side finished second in the group stage, winning three of their six matches, to qualify for the final. In the final, they lost to
Eagles
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by 8 wickets.
In 2021–22, they failed to qualify for the final of either competition, finishing third in the
Fifty50 Challenge and fourth in the
T20 Cup.
In 2022–23, they again finished third in the Fifty50 Challenge and fourth in the T20 Cup.
Players
Current squad
Based on appearances in the 2022–23 season. Players in bold have international caps.
Seasons
Fifty50 Challenge
Women's T20 Cup
Honours
*
Fifty50 Challenge:
** Winners (0):
** ''Best finish:''
2021–22 & 2022–23 (3rd)
*
Women's T20 Cup:
** Winners (0):
** ''Best finish:'' 2020–21 (Runners-up)
See also
*
Matabeleland Tuskers
The Matabeleland Tuskers is one of five Zimbabwean cricket franchises. They are a first-class cricket team, based in the Bulawayo Metropolitan and Matabeleland North area. They play their home matches at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. They were ...
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rhinos women's cricket team
Women's cricket teams in Zimbabwe