The 3rd T20I of the PNG Women’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024 will see the clash between Zimbabwe Women and Papua New Guinea Women at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Tuesday, 2 April 2024. Keep reading to find out the ZM-W vs PNG-W Match Prediction 3rd T20I PNG Women’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024.
Match Preview
In the 2nd T20I of the PNG Women’s tour of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Women (ZMW) and Papua New Guinea Women (PNG-W) tied the match, with both teams scoring 119/6 in their respective 20 overs. However, PNG-W clinched the victory in the Super Over by a narrow margin of 1 run.
Batting first, ZMW’s Modester Mupachikwa (wk) top-scored with 45 runs off 50 balls, supported by Mary-Anne Musonda (c) who contributed 37 runs off 34 balls. Kellies Ndlovu added 13 runs off 9 balls. For PNG-W, Vicky Araa and Sibona Jimmy claimed 2 wickets each, conceding 20 and 21 runs respectively, while Henao Thomas took 1 wicket for 22 runs.
In response, PNG-W’s Pauke Siaka led the batting with 43 runs off 33 balls, followed by Naoani Vare with 22 runs off 43 balls. Brenda Tau (wk/c) contributed 17 runs off 18 balls. Precious Marange, Nomvelo Sibanda, and Francesca Chipare picked up 1 wicket each for ZMW, with Marange conceding just 4 runs in her 2 overs, Sibanda giving away 25 runs in 4 overs, and Chipare conceding 36 runs in 4 overs.
Despite the tie in the regular match, PNG-W managed to edge past ZMW in the Super Over, securing a thrilling victory by the narrowest of margins.
Team News
Zimbabwe Women Team News:
As of now, the Zimbabwe Women’s cricket team maintains a clean bill of health, with no reported injuries. They stand strong and injury-free, ready to take on any challenges ahead.
Papua New Guinea Women Team News:
Papua New Guinea Women is in good health with no reported injuries. They are injury-free and fully prepared for their upcoming challenges on the cricket field.
The present form of teams
Zimbabwe Women:
Zimbabwe Women’s team has showcased a mixed form with a combination of wins and losses. While they have secured notable victories across formats, they have also faced setbacks, experiencing defeats. Despite these challenges, the team remains resilient and determined to improve. They are continuously striving to build on their successes and address areas of improvement, aiming to maintain consistency and enhance their performance in future matches.
Papua New Guinea Women:
The Papua New Guinea Women’s team has encountered a fluctuating form, alternating between losses and wins in recent matches. Despite facing setbacks, they’ve managed to secure victories, showcasing their potential. However, inconsistency remains a challenge for the team. They are focused on learning from their defeats and capitalizing on their successes to improve their overall performance, aiming to establish a more stable and competitive presence in future games.
Venue Stats
| Total Matches | 49 |
| Matches won batting first | 28 |
| Matches won bowling first | 20 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 152 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 134 |
| Highest total recorded | 229/2 (20 Ovs) By AUS vs ZIM |
| Lowest total recorded | 99/10 (19.5 Ovs) By PAK vs ZIM |
| Highest score chased | 194/5 (19.2 Ovs) By BAN vs ZIM |
| Lowest score defended | 118/9 (20 Ovs) By ZIM vs PAK |
Pitch Report for Today’s Match ZM-W vs PNG-W 3rd T20I
The pitch conditions favor fast-paced and bouncy deliveries, making it ideal for pace bowlers who can exploit the bounce effectively. With low-scoring matches expected, spin bowlers adept at delivering slow spin might find opportunities to make an impact. Venue statistics reveal that in the first innings, an average of 144 runs is scored with 7 wickets falling at a rate of 120.46, while in the second innings, 115 runs are scored with 7 wickets falling at a rate of 116.38.
Weather Forecast for Today’s Match ZM-W vs PNG-W 3rd T20I
In Harare, Zimbabwe, the current weather is characterized by clear skies and a temperature of 13.4°C. There are no visible clouds, and the likelihood of rain is extremely low, at 0%. Winds are gentle, clocking in at 3.60 kmph, which adds to the pleasantness of the overall weather conditions in the region.
ZM-W vs PNG-W Predicted XIs for Today’s Match
Zimbabwe Women’s Predicted XI:
Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Chiedza Dhururu, Mary-Anne Musonda, Pellagia Mujaji, Josephine Nkomo, Kellies Ndlovu, Loren Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francesca Chipare, Precious Marange, Lorraine Phiri
Papua New Guinea Women’s Predicted XI:
Brenda Tau (WK/C), Kevau Frank, Pauke Siaka, Tanya Ruma, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Sibona Jimmy, Dika Lohia, Vicky Araa, Isabel Toua, Geua Tom
Zimbabwe Women vs Papua New Guinea Women head-to-head:
Let’s have a look at the head-to-head record for the ZM-W vs PNG-W prediction. This will help us to understand who will win today’s PNG Women’s tour of Zimbabwe 2024 3rd T20I prediction or who has a higher chance of winning between Zimbabwe Women vs Papua New Guinea Women.
| ZM-W vs PNG-W Head-to-Head Record | |
| Total Matches Played | 3 |
| ZM-W Won | 3 |
| PNG-W Won | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
ZM-W vs PNG-W Toss Prediction:
At this venue, captains frequently opt to bowl first after winning the toss, capitalizing on the pitch’s fast and bouncy conditions that favor pace bowlers, a strategic decision to exploit the pitch’s characteristics.
Here is our ZM-W vs PNG-W T20I Match Prediction
Case 1: If Zimbabwe Women bats first
First Innings score prediction: Zimbabwe Women will score 120-130
Result prediction: Zimbabwe Women will win the match by 5-15 runs
Case 2: If Papua New Guinea Women bats first
First Innings score prediction: Papua New Guinea Women will score 110-120
Result prediction: Zimbabwe Women will win the match by 5 wickets
ZM-W vs PNG-W Today Match Prediction:
Zimbabwe Women continue to dominate across formats, surpassing their competitors. While Papua New Guinea Women are making strides, they still lag. The impending T20 match seems destined for a decisive Zimbabwe victory, affirming their supremacy.
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