Chiedza Dhururu scored an unbeaten 67 in her maiden T20I half-century, but Zimbabwe's women's cricket team fell 35 runs short against the United Arab Emirates at Queens Sports Club on Saturday. The Lady Chevrons could only manage 148 runs while chasing 184, giving the visitors a 1-0 series lead before the final match on Sunday.
UAE captain Esha Oza smashed 97 off 55 balls, falling three runs short of her first T20I century, while Theertha Satish contributed 49 in their 142-run opening partnership. Lindokuhle Mabhera claimed two wickets for 29 runs, and Josephine Nkomo added one for 25 as the UAE finished at 183/3.
Samaira Dharnidharka dismantled Zimbabwe's top order with a hat-trick, leaving the hosts at 17/3 before Dhururu and Nkomo combined for a 72-run fifth-wicket stand. Dharnidharka finished with figures of 3/19 from four overs to seal the victory.
UAE captain Esha Oza smashed 97 off 55 balls, falling three runs short of her first T20I century, while Theertha Satish contributed 49 in their 142-run opening partnership. Lindokuhle Mabhera claimed two wickets for 29 runs, and Josephine Nkomo added one for 25 as the UAE finished at 183/3.
Samaira Dharnidharka dismantled Zimbabwe's top order with a hat-trick, leaving the hosts at 17/3 before Dhururu and Nkomo combined for a 72-run fifth-wicket stand. Dharnidharka finished with figures of 3/19 from four overs to seal the victory.
