Eagles women's cricket team

The Eagles women's cricket team is a Zimbabwean women's cricket team based in Harare. They compete in the Fifty50 Challenge and the Women's T20 Cup.[1] They won the first two editions of the Women's T20 Cup in 2020–21 and 2021–22, and the second edition of the Fifty50 Challenge in 2021–22.[2][3][4]

Eagles Women
Personnel
CaptainModester Mupachikwa
Team information
Colours  Orange
Founded2020
Home groundHarare Sports Club, Harare
History
F50 wins1
WT20 wins2

History

The team were formed in 2020, to compete in Zimbabwe's two new women's domestic competitions: the Fifty50 Challenge and the Women's T20 Cup.[5] In the Fifty50 Challenge, the side finished third in the group stage, winning three of their six matches.[6] In the Women's T20 Cup, the side topped the group with four wins from their six matches to qualify for the final.[2] In the final, they restricted Tuskers to 78 from their 20 overs, before chasing the target in 14.1 overs to win the inaugural Women's T20 Cup.[7] Eagles captain Modester Mupachikwa was the leading run-scorer in the competition, whilst Eagles bowler Precious Marange was the leading wicket-taker.[8][9]

In 2021–22, they won their first one-day title, topping the group stage of the Fifty50 Challenge before beating Rhinos in the final by 167 runs.[3] Eagles bowler Michelle Mavunga was the leading wicket-taker in the competition, with 15 wickets.[10] They then won the T20 Cup the same season, topping the group stage with four wins before beating Mountaineers in the final by 7 wickets.[4] Mavunga was once again the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, whilst Eagles player Kelis Ndlovu was the leading run-scorer.[11][12]

Players

Current squad

Based on appearances in the 2021–22 season. Players in bold have international caps.[13]

Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
Beloved Biza Zimbabwe (2009-01-05) 5 January 2009Right-handed–
Betty Magachena ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Simphiwenkosi Ncube Zimbabwe (1994-10-25) 25 October 1994Right-handedUnknown
Adelle Zimunhu Zimbabwe (2004-08-24) 24 August 2004Right-handedUnknown
All-rounders
Christabel Chatonzwa Zimbabwe (1999-04-23) 23 April 1999Right-handedRight-arm off break
Precious Marange Zimbabwe (1982-11-26) 26 November 1982Left-handedRight-arm fast-medium
Stella Muchinapo Zimbabwe (2001-01-31) 31 January 2001Right-handedUnknown
Angelique Mutize ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Kelis Ndlovu ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Michelle Simbanegavi Zimbabwe (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001Right-handedUnknown
Wicket-keepers
Alice Marongwe Zimbabwe (2001-11-08) 8 November 2001Right-handed–
Modester Mupachikwa Zimbabwe (1997-01-19) 19 January 1997Right-handed–Captain
Vimbai Mutungwindi Zimbabwe (2005-06-11) 11 June 2005Unknown–
Bowlers
Olinda Chare Zimbabwe (2006-12-24) 24 December 2006UnknownUnknown
Elita Chitumba ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Portia Chiwayi ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Meloshy Kahumba ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Panache Magadu ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Tawana Marumani Zimbabwe (2006-11-11) 11 November 2006Right-handedUnknown
Lianne Masora ZimbabweUnknownUnknownUnknown
Michelle Mavunga Zimbabwe (2004-12-31) 31 December 2004Right-handedRight-arm medium
Esther Mbofana Zimbabwe (1992-11-23) 23 November 1992Right-handedRight-arm medium
Rukudzo Mwakayeni Zimbabwe (2004-11-23) 23 November 2004UnknownUnknown

Seasons

Fifty50 Challenge
Season League standings[1] Notes
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2020–21 6330030+0.5723rd
2021–22 6510025+0.6341st Champions

Women's T20 Cup
Season League standings[1] Notes
P W L T A/C NRR Pts Pos
2020–21 641019+0.7171st Champions
2021–22 6420040+2.3301st Champions

Honours

See also

References
  1. "Eagles Women". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  2. "Women's T20 Cup 2020/21". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  3. "Zimbabwe Cricket Women's Fifty50 Challenge 2021/22". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  4. "Zimbabwe Cricket Women's T20 Cup 2021/22". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  5. "Women's one-day and T20 tournaments get underway". Zimbabwe Cricket. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  6. "Fifty50 Challenge 2020/21". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  7. "Eagles crowned inaugural Women's T20 Cup champions". Zimbabwe Cricket. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  8. "Batting and Fielding in Women's T20 Cup 2020/21 (Ordered by Runs)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  9. "Bowling in Women's T20 Cup 2020/21 (Ordered by Wickets)". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  10. "Eagles Women lift 2021/22 Fifty50 Challenge trophy". Zimbabwe Cricket. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  11. "Records/Zimbabwe Cricket Women's T20 Cup 2021/22/Most Runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  12. "Records/Zimbabwe Cricket Women's T20 Cup 2021/22/Most Wickets". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  13. "Batting and Fielding for Eagles Women/Fifty50 Challenge 2021/22". CricketArchive. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
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