After reaching the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Division One Qualifier, Namibia and Zimbabwe have secured their spots in the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. To date, neither Namibia nor Zimbabwe have advanced to a Women’s World Cup in any format.
In June and July of next year, ten teams will compete for four berths in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in Nepal at the Global Qualifier. Joining Nepal, Bangladesh, Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the United States are Namibia and Zimbabwe. The East Asia-Pacific Regional Qualifier, which is set to start on September 9, will determine the tenth country.
In the first semi-final, Zimbabwe defeated Uganda Women with five wickets and fourteen balls remaining.
Nyasha Gwanzura’s all-around effort (2/17 in four overs and 17 off 6) earned her the Player of the Match award. In contrast, Namibia’s performance against Tanzania in the second semi-final was more dominant, as the team captained by Sune Wittmann defeated Tanzania by eight wickets with 37 balls remaining.
The ten teams will be divided into two groups each for the Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. Teams who place in the top six will advance to the Super Six round. The event will take place at the Lower Mulpani Cricket Stadium and the Upper Mulpani Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu between January 12 and February 2.
In 2026, 12 teams will compete in the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in its history. New Zealand Women, the reigning champions, will be there. Last year, they had defeated South Africa in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) final. England will host the tenth edition of the thrilling competition.
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