The Zimbabwe women's national cricket team represents

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in international

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. The team is organised by

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, a full member of the

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(ICC). Zimbabwe's women team made its international debut in 2006, at the ICC Africa regional qualifier for the

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. By winning that tournament, the team qualified for the 2008 World Cup Qualifier, eventually placing fifth out of eight teams by defeating

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in a play-off. However, at the 2011 World Cup Qualifier, Zimbabwe had much less success, failing to win a single match. At the 2013 World Twenty20 Qualifier, the team placed sixth out of eight teams, while at the 2015 edition the team placed third, narrowly missing out on qualifying for the 2016 World Twenty20. In December 2018,

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was appointed the captain of the team, replacing Chipo Mugeri. In December 2020, the ICC announced the qualification pathway for the

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. Zimbabwe were named in the 2021 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier regional group, alongside ten other teams. In April 2021, the ICC awarded permanent

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and

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(ODI) status to all full member women's teams. In August 2024, the ICC announced that it was adding Zimbabwe to the next cycle of the

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Current squad

This lists all the players who have played for Zimbabwe in the past 12 months or were named in the most recent One-day or T20I squad. Updated on 2 April 2024.

Coaching staff

* Head coach: Gary Brent * Assistant coach: Sinikiwe Mpofu * Bowling Coach: Trevor Garwe * Fielding Coach: Trevor Phiri * Physiotherapist: Farai Mabasa * Trainer: Clement Rizhibowa

Honours

Other

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** Gold medal (1):

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Records and statistics

International Match Summary — Zimbabwe Women ''Last updated 3 May 2025''

One-Day Internationals

ODI record versus other nations ''Records complete to WODI #1461. Last updated 3 May 2025.''

Twenty20 Internationals

* Highest team total: 205/3, v.

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on 13 September 2021 at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1,

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. * Highest individual score: 80, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano v.

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on 20 April 2022, at Trans Namib Ground,

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. * Best individual bowling figures: 6/11, Esther Mbofana v.

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on 11 September 2021 at Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1,

. Most T20I runs for Zimbabwe Women Most T20I wickets for Zimbabwe Women T20I record versus other nations ''Records complete to T20I #2262. Last updated 29 April 2025.''

Tournament history

Women's ODI World Cup

Women's World T20

Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier

ICC Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

ICC Women's T20 Champions Trophy

Cricket at the African Games

References

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