West Indies Women clinch T20I series lead against Zimbabwe

West Indies Women have secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women following an eight-wicket victory at Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, West Indies restricted Zimbabwe to 106 for seven in their 20 overs. Jahzara Claxton led the bowling effort with figures of 3 for 14, while Beloved Biza top-scored for Zimbabwe with 35. Other notable contributions included 25 from Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano.

The West Indies chase was dominated by 17-year-old Eboni Brathwaite, who scored 57 runs off just 23 deliveries. Her performance included three fours and six sixes, marking the fastest half-century by a West Indies player in women’s T20I cricket. Realeanna Grimmond remained unbeaten on 23 to help the visitors reach the target in just 10.1 overs.