Zimbabwe In an electrifying final on 6 September 2025 at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, Zimbabwe Women outclassed hosts Namibia Women to lift the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 1 title—and earn a place in the Global Qualifier.Outlook IndiamyKhelm.americanmuslimtoday.com
Toss & Pitch
Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to bowl first on a pitch favoring early movement—precise conditions that helped them stiffen the chase.Outlook IndiaHindustan TimesCricket World
Namibia’s Innings
Namibia posted 115 for 7 in their 20 overs. Captain Sune Wittmann skied 11 (17), while Kayleen Green anchored with a gritty 48 off 47 including five fours. Yasmeen Khan contributed 23, and Mekelaye Mwatile chipped in with 18.myKhel+1
Zimbabwe’s Response
Despite falling short in my sources for the full chase detail, Zimbabwe chased down the target with 92 for no loss in 13.4 overs, sealing victory and the title.FanCodemyKhel
Key Performers
- Josephine Nkomo delivered a standout bowling spell, grabbing multiple scalps including Green and Mwatile.
- Loreen Tshuma and Nyasha Gwanzura applied tight pressure with the new ball.
- Beloved Biza was a model of control with her off-spin.myKhelCricket.comHindustan Times
Historic Context
This marks a landmark moment: both Zimbabwe and Namibia have now booked their spots in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier for the first time ever.m.americanmuslimtoday.com Zimbabwe’s dominance over Namibia in head-to-head battles continues—with 12 wins in 16 encounters, but Namibia pushed hard on home soil.Outlook IndiaCricket.com
Line-ups
Zimbabwe Women (XI): 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 (XI): 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
With that decisive victory, Zimbabwe carry unbeaten form through the tournament, while Namibia have shown resilience all the way to the final.
