Zimbabwe At Windhoek’s Namibia Cricket Ground on September 6, 2025, Zimbabwe Women claimed the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier crown—earning qualification to the global stage with a historic final win over Namibia Women.Female CricketmyKhel
Zimbabwe captain Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano won the toss and sent Namibia in to bat, hoping to use early seam movement to control the run chase.Outlook IndiaCricket World
Namibia’s Innings Highlights
Despite a shaky start, Kayleen Green (48 off 47) and Yasmeen Khan (23) guided Namibia to 115/7. The lower order limped in, leaving Zimbabwe with a manageable but tricky target.myKhel+1
Zimbabwe’s Pursuit
Zimbabwe handled the target with clinical precision, achieving 92 without loss in just 13.4 overs. The openers batted sensibly and quickly under pressure.FanCodemyKhel
Bowling Stars
- Josephine Nkomo emerged as the standout bowler, removing key batters including Green and Mwatile.
- Support from Tshuma, Gwanzura, and Biza tightened Namibia’s scoring rate in phase.myKhelCricket.comHindustan Times
Milestone Finish
The final win ensures Zimbabwe and Namibia move to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier—a major step forward for both teams in advancing African women’s cricket.m.americanmuslimtoday.com It also underscores Zimbabwe’s superiority in the rivalry—winning 12 of their 16 meetings.Outlook IndiaCricket.com
Final XI Line-ups
Zimbabwe Women: Modester Mupachikwa†, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Beloved Biza, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francisca Chipare, Josephine Nkomo, Lindokuhle MabheromyKhelOutlook India
Namibia Women: Sune Wittmann (c), Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan†, Mekelaye Mwatile, Edelle Van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile, Jurriene Diergaardt, Merczerly Gorases (wk), Sylvia Shihepo, Eveleen Kejarukua, Saima TuhadelenimyKhelOutlook India
This epic showdown in Windhoek sets the stage for both teams to test themselves against stronger global competition in the upcoming qualifier.
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