October 6, 2025, brings two women’s fixtures to television screens. The first starts at 1:45 p.m. IST in Bulawayo, where Zimbabwe Women meet United Arab Emirates Women in the second T20I. The second begins later in Indore, where New Zealand Women besides South Africa Women meet in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. One game is a bilateral outing – the other decides points in the global tournament. Both will be broadcast live.

Match 1: Zimbabwe Women vs United Arab Emirates Women – 2nd T20I 

Venue & Timing

• Venue – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
• Time: 1:45 PM IST

Recent Form & Last Match Performance

Zimbabwe or UAE are halfway through a limited overs visit. UAE won the opening T20 after openers posted 45 in the powerplay. In the earlier ODI set, Esha Oza struck 52 off 68 and UAE defended 204 by 17 runs.

Zimbabwe lost both completed ODIs but fought through the middle overs. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano hit 41 and 58 and Modester Mupachikwa added 38 and 47. The side leaked 78 in the last ten overs of the first ODI and 74 in the second – coaches demand yorkers and slower-ball options for the death.

Key Players to Watch

UAE Women

– Esha Oza – captain, opens the batting, bowls left arm orthodox
– Theertha Satish – left hand top-order batter, scored 376 runs in 2024
– Heena Hotchandani – leg break bowler, economy 5.4 in T20s since 2023

Zimbabwe Women

– Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano – top order right-hand batter, averages 28 in T20Is
– Modester Mupachikwa – wicketkeeper, scores at strike rate 108
– Loreen Tshuma – right arm medium, took 3 for 19 in the first T20I

Match 2: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women – ICC Women’s World Cup

Venue & Timing

• Venue : Holkar Stadium in Indore, India
• Time : 3:00 PM IST

Last Match Performance & Form

New Zealand besides South Africa both arrive after opening losses. New Zealand lost to Australia – the batters, led by Suzie Bates or Sophie Devine, built no partnerships and the bowlers failed to slow a steady chase. South Africa fell to England after the middle order collapsed – Laura Wolvaardt anchored the top order next to Marizanne Kapp produced runs and wickets, yet the team still fell short. Each side must win to keep semi final hopes alive.

Key Players to Watch

• New Zealand – Suzie Bates, veteran top order batter and former captain – Amelia Kerr, leg spin all-rounder who scores quick runs – Lea Tahuhu, new ball strike bowler.
• South Africa – Laura Wolvaardt, captain and reliable run-scorer – Marizanne Kapp, all rounder who performs under pressure – Ayabonga Khaka, right arm seamer who bowls tight lines.

Conclusion

Monday 6 October 2025 offers two matches. Zimbabwe meet UAE in a T20I at Bulawayo besides New Zealand face South Africa in Indore. One game displays associate nation growth – the other carries World Cup points and knockout pressure. Each fixture adds another chapter to the expanding calendar of women’s cricket.

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