Sports Reporter
Zimbabwe Women’s cricket team made a stunning debut against USA Women, winning by 5 wickets in the first one-day international at Harare Sports Club.
Match Highlights:
- USA Women: 152 all out (43.5 overs)
- Zimbabwe Women: 154-5 (34.3 overs)
Star Performer:
- 15-year-old Beloved Biza:
- 3/22 (8 overs) with the ball
- 38 runs (5 fours) with the bat
Other Key Contributions:
- Josephine Nkomo: 3/29 (6.5 overs) and 33* (6 fours)
- Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano: 29 (6 fours)
- Christabel Chatonzwa: 2/21
- Modester Mupachikwa: 4 catches (Zimbabwe record for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper)
USA Women’s Top Scorers:
- Anika Kolan: 37
- Tara Norris: 31
- Disha Dhingra: 23
Zimbabwe Women’s Victory:
- Achieved with 15.3 overs to spare
- Second match scheduled for Sunday at the same venue
This impressive win marks a promising start to the five-match series. Will Zimbabwe Women continue their momentum?
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