USA Women’s Cricket Team Set to Take on Zimbabwe in Thrilling ODI Series
In an exciting development for USA Cricket fans, the women’s national team is gearing up for a thrilling 5-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. The series is scheduled to take place from October 17th to 28th, 2024, and promises to be a test of skill and determination for both teams.
Building Momentum and Looking Ahead
Having gained ODI status in 2022, the USA women’s team has only played two ODIs so far. However, they will be looking to build on the momentum gained from their previous ODI series earlier this year in the UAE against Papua New Guinea and Scotland. This tour to Zimbabwe presents a valuable opportunity for the team to further hone their skills and showcase their talent on the international stage.
This upcoming series will mark USA’s second visit to Zimbabwe, with the first being the 2021 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Unfortunately, this event was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the team is eager to make a strong comeback and leave their mark on Zimbabwean soil.
A History of Competition
The head-to-head record between USA and Zimbabwe in ODI cricket currently stands at 1-1. While both encounters took place before USA gained ODI status, they still provide a glimpse into the competitive spirit that exists between the two teams. In 2011, USA secured a memorable victory against Zimbabwe in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Bangladesh. However, Zimbabwe turned the tables on USA in the 2021 World Cup Qualifier hosted in Zimbabwe, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Women’s National Head Coach, Hilton Moreeng, expressed his excitement for the upcoming series, stating, “We are looking forward to playing ODI cricket and challenging ourselves as a team to keep improving in this format. The longer format offers a different challenge for the team, but with the talented group of players we have, we’re looking forward to a successful tour in Zimbabwe.”
Exciting Schedule Ahead
The series is set to kick off with the 1st ODI on Thursday, October 17th, followed by the 2nd ODI on Sunday, October 20th. The teams will then face off in the 3rd ODI on Wednesday, October 23rd, the 4th ODI on Saturday, October 26th, and the final 5th ODI on Monday, October 28th. Each match promises to be a thrilling display of skill and determination from both sides.
For any additional questions or inquiries about the series, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to USA Cricket at media@usacricket.org.
About USA Cricket
USA Cricket serves as the National Federation for cricket in the United States, recognized by the International Cricket Council. The organization’s mission is to govern, regulate, develop, and promote all forms of cricket at all levels in the United States, with a focus on enabling U.S. cricketers to achieve sustained competitive excellence in national and international competitions.
Through a diverse Board of Directors representing various cricket stakeholder groups, USA Cricket is dedicated to leading the sport to new heights by creating and administering value-added programs to grow and develop cricket in the country. With a talented group of players and a strong coaching staff, the USA women’s team is poised for success in the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe.
