Zimbabwe's women's cricket team defeated the United Arab Emirates by 35 runs in the third one-day international at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The Lady Chevrons recovered from 46 for four wickets through a 113-run partnership between Loryn Phiri and Josephine Nkomo to post 203 for seven. Phiri scored 69 runs while Nkomo added 52 before Zimbabwe's bowlers restricted the visitors to 168 for eight.
The victory gives Zimbabwe a 2-1 lead in the four-match series after losing the opening game. Lindokuhle Mabhera took three wickets for 21 runs as the Lady Chevrons bowled with discipline throughout the UAE innings. The final match will determine the series winner when both teams meet again tomorrow at the same venue.
The victory gives Zimbabwe a 2-1 lead in the four-match series after losing the opening game. Lindokuhle Mabhera took three wickets for 21 runs as the Lady Chevrons bowled with discipline throughout the UAE innings. The final match will determine the series winner when both teams meet again tomorrow at the same venue.
