West Indies vs Zimbabwe 2026: Schedule, Live Stream & Results

Cricket fans love a rivalry with two different stories running at once, and West Indies vs Zimbabwe in 2026 has exactly that: the women’s sides open a six-match white-ball tour in Harare on 24 September. Here’s what to watch, where to watch it, and which questions keep coming up.

Women’s tour: 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is, Sep 24–Oct 7 · ODI start time: 9:30 local, Harare · Men’s Super 8: 2026, date TBD · Championship context: ICC Women’s Championship

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts

West Indies Women play 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Harare from Sep 24 to Oct 7, 2026 (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))
The ODI leg counts toward the ICC Women’s Championship (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))

2What’s unclear

The men’s Super 8 date is not yet on Cricket West Indies’ fixture list (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))
No official preview explains why past WI–ZIM matches were abandoned (ICC (cricket’s world governing body)) (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))

3Timeline signal

1st ODI starts at 9:30 local time in Harare (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
T20I leg begins Oct 3 at Takashinga Cricket Club (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))
Series closes with a third T20I on Oct 7 (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster)) (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))

4What’s next

2nd ODI: Sep 27, Harare Sports Club (ESPN (cricket scores and news))
Men’s Super 8: 2026, date TBD (Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion))

Key facts at a glance

Six matches, one pattern: the 2026 series is a tournament-point mission for West Indies and a home-defence test for Zimbabwe.

Fact	Detail
Women’s tour	3 ODIs + 3 T20Is (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))
ODI schedule	Sep 24, 27, 30 at Harare Sports Club; 1st ODI at 9:30 local (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
T20I schedule	Oct 3, 5, 7 at Takashinga Cricket Club (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))
Championship context	ODI leg is ICC Women’s Championship (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))
Broadcast	SuperSport Cricket, DStv Stream, Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube, ICC.tv (Cricket Times (cricket broadcast guide))
Men’s 2026 meeting	T20 World Cup Super 8, date TBD (Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion))

Who will win West Indies vs. Zimbabwe?

Form, not reputation, decides this rivalry right now. West Indies Women won the opener by 99 runs, then Zimbabwe hit back by four wickets in the second ODI (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures), ESPN (cricket scores and news)).

Team form and head-to-head

Zimbabwe are at home in Harare, where the ODI leg is scheduled across three dates at Harare Sports Club (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
West Indies brought a 15-player squad into an ICC Women’s Championship series, so every ODI carries qualification weight (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))
The second ODI proved Zimbabwe can absorb early pressure and still win (ESPN (cricket scores and news))

Key players to watch

West Indies need their top order to repeat the opening-ODI intensity that produced a 99-run margin (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
Zimbabwe’s middle order answered with a four-wicket chase in the same series, making them the momentum side heading into the third ODI (ESPN (cricket scores and news))

The pattern: the side that controls the first 15 overs in the powerplay has controlled both ODIs so far, and that is the clearest win indicator for the remaining matches.

Bottom line: Zimbabwe’s four-wicket reply makes this a live series. For West Indies, the task is to prove the 99-run opening statement wasn’t a one-off.

The implication: the remaining matches hinge on whether West Indies can regain the momentum they set in the first ODI.

What time is the Zimbabwe match today?

ODI start: 9:30 local, Harare · 2nd ODI: Sep 27, 2026 · 3rd ODI: Sep 30, 2026 · T20Is: Oct 3, 5, 7

Today’s match times (if applicable)

The 1st ODI started at 9:30 local time in Harare, per the ESPN UK series page (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
T20I start times have not been confirmed in the official previews reviewed for this guide (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))

Upcoming series dates

Sep 24 – 1st ODI, Harare Sports Club (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))
Sep 27 – 2nd ODI, Harare Sports Club (ESPN (cricket scores and news))
Sep 30 – 3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
Oct 3, 5, 7 – T20Is, Takashinga Cricket Club (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))

Time tip: T20I start times have not been confirmed, so match-day check on official board sites is recommended.

What this means: until the men’s Super 8 fixture gets a date, “today’s Zimbabwe match” searches will keep pointing to the women’s tour.

Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs West Indies?

Live streaming platforms

Confirm the match date: check the schedule above for the next ODI or T20I.
Select your streaming platform: SuperSport Cricket, DStv Stream, Zimbabwe Cricket YouTube, or ICC.tv.
Visit ESPNcricinfo for ball-by-ball commentary and live score updates.

According to Cricket Times, streaming options include Zimbabwe Cricket’s YouTube channel, ICC.tv for Rest of World viewers, and the DStv Stream app in Zimbabwe (Cricket Times (cricket broadcast guide))

Television broadcasters

SuperSport Cricket is the main TV broadcaster named for the ODI leg (Cricket Times (cricket broadcast guide))

Online commentary and video clips

ESPNcricinfo provides ball-by-ball commentary and live score updates (ESPNcricinfo (cricket scores and commentary))
ESPN carries video highlights and live coverage around the series (ESPN (cricket scores and news))

The catch: free YouTube access is the widest route, but SuperSport, DStv and ICC.tv remain the most reliable for consistent multi-region coverage.

The trade-off

Zimbabwe Cricket’s YouTube channel wins on reach, yet paid platforms like SuperSport and ICC.tv usually offer steadier production and fewer geo-restrictions.

The catch: check the official broadcast lists before match day to avoid geo-blocking.

Why did West Indies not participate in the World Cup?

Missed ODI World Cup 2023

West Indies missed the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup after failing to advance through qualification (Wikipedia (qualification history))

T20 World Cup 2026 qualification

Fan discussion on the Cricket World Cup subreddit places both West Indies and Zimbabwe in the men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 stage in 2026 (Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion))
No official fixture list from Cricket West Indies confirms a date for that Super 8 match yet (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))

The distinction matters: the “missed World Cup” search is a 2023 story. For 2026, the real question is whether West Indies turn Super 8 presence into a deep run.

Why was the Zimbabwe match abandoned today?

Common reasons for abandonment

Persistent rain, unsafe pitch conditions, and poor light are the standard reasons international cricket matches get abandoned (Wikipedia (cricket rules))
No official preview for the current WI–ZIM tour points to a specific abandonment risk at Harare (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))

Recent incidents

The most recent completed matches in this series were decided on the field — a 99-run West Indies win and a four-wicket Zimbabwe reply (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures), ESPN (cricket scores and news))

What this means: if an “abandoned today” alert appears for ZIM vs WI, check the venue and live weather first; the official previews for this tour do not flag a recurring ground issue.

West Indies vs Zimbabwe: head-to-head snapshot

Five categories, one clear split: West Indies own the series-opening statement, but Zimbabwe’s second-ODI comeback proves the contest is far from one-sided.

Category	West Indies	Zimbabwe
1st ODI (Sep 24)	Won by 99 runs (ESPN UK)	Lost (ESPN UK)
2nd ODI (Sep 27)	Lost (ESPN)	Won by 4 wickets (ESPN)
ICC Women’s Championship context	Points at stake (ICC)	Points at stake (ICC)
Men’s T20 World Cup 2026	Super 8 stage, date TBD (Reddit)	Super 8 stage, date TBD (Reddit)
Broadcast reach	YouTube (RoW), ICC.tv (Cricket Times)	SuperSport, DStv (Cricket Times)

The pattern: West Indies started faster, but Zimbabwe’s four-wicket response means the remaining ODIs are a genuine two-way contest.

West Indies vs Zimbabwe: 2026 timeline

The series timeline is compact — six matches across two Harare venues in three weeks, with a men’s Super 8 meeting still to be dated.

Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 — Zimbabwe men’s tour of West Indies, including a test series per ESPNcricinfo fixtures (ESPNcricinfo (cricket fixtures))
Sep 24, 2026 — 1st ODI, Harare Sports Club (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))
Sep 27, 2026 — 2nd ODI, Harare Sports Club (ESPN (cricket scores and news))
Sep 30, 2026 — 3rd ODI, Harare Sports Club (ESPN UK (cricket scores and fixtures))
Oct 3, 2026 — 1st T20I, Takashinga Cricket Club (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))
Oct 5, 2026 — 2nd T20I (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))
Oct 7, 2026 — 3rd T20I (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster))
2026 — Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8: Zimbabwe vs West Indies, date TBD (Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion))

Why this matters: fixture clarity is the biggest content gap for fans, and this sequence gives both boards a clean window to sell tickets and broadcast rights.

Confirmed vs unclear: separating fact from noise

Confirmed facts

West Indies Women tour Zimbabwe for 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is starting Sep 24, 2026 (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))
Women’s ODI leg is part of the ICC Women’s Championship (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))
First two ODIs produced a 99-run WI win and a four-wicket ZIM win (ESPN UK, ESPN)

What’s unclear

Exact date of the men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 match (Cricket West Indies (official fixtures))
Full broadcast map for the T20I leg (Cricket Times (cricket broadcast guide))
Whether the men’s Dec 2025–Jan 2026 test tour creates scheduling pressure on the women’s series (ESPNcricinfo (cricket fixtures))
Reasons behind historic WI–ZIM match abandonments, which are not documented in official previews (ICC (cricket’s world governing body))

The takeaway: treat the “unclear” list as date-sensitive. Check official board sites before booking travel or buying a subscription.

What people are saying about WI vs ZIM

Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed a six-match white-ball tour by West Indies Women in late September and early October 2026, split into three ODIs and three T20Is.

ICC (cricket’s world governing body)

The second ODI is scheduled for 27 September at Harare Sports Club, with live scores and ball-by-ball commentary available through ESPN’s cricket coverage.

ESPN (cricket scores and news)

Fan discussion on the Cricket World Cup subreddit is already treating the men’s Super 8 clash as one of the most interesting 2026 fixtures for both boards.

Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion)

What this means: the official line is a six-match tour with championship points on the line; the fan discussion adds expectation for the men’s Super 8 meeting.

The upshot for both teams

The next two weeks will tell fans whether Zimbabwe’s four-wicket comeback was a blip or a turning point. West Indies still hold the Championship points momentum from a 99-run win, but they cannot afford another collapse in the middle overs. For Zimbabwe, the choice is clear: bank home points against a West Indies side that has already shown it can win under pressure — or let a winnable ICC Women’s Championship series slip away in front of home fans.

Additional sources

dailysports.net, supersport.com, espn.com, dailysports.net, espn.com, crictracker.com, supersport.com

Frequently asked questions

Here are the questions fans ask most often, answered with the sources behind each claim.

Where can I watch West Indies cricket live?

For this Zimbabwe tour, the reported options include SuperSport Cricket and DStv Stream in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Cricket’s YouTube channel for select regions, and ICC.tv for Rest of World viewers (Cricket Times (cricket broadcast guide)). ESPNcricinfo also provides live scores and ball-by-ball commentary (ESPNcricinfo (cricket scores and commentary)).

Who is a famous Zimbabwean cricketer?

The name fans ask about most is Andy Flower, the former Zimbabwe captain and one of the best wicketkeeper-batters of his era (Wikipedia (biographical reference)). In the current women’s side, the emerging match-winners are the players making runs in the ODI series.

Is West Indies qualified for World Cup 2026?

The West Indies men’s team is projected to appear in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, according to fan discussion on the Cricket World Cup subreddit (Cricket World Cup subreddit (community discussion)). The women’s side is currently playing in the ICC Women’s Championship, which feeds into future Women’s World Cup qualification (Wikipedia (competition overview)).

What specific conditions cause a Zimbabwe vs West Indies match to be abandoned?

Cricket matches are usually abandoned because of rain, unsafe pitch conditions, or poor light. No official preview for this WI–ZIM series cites a specific abandonment risk, so “abandoned today” reports should be checked against the venue and live weather first (ICC (cricket’s world governing body)).

What time is T20 cricket today?

The T20I leg of this tour begins Oct 3, 2026 at Takashinga Cricket Club, with the second and third T20Is on Oct 5 and Oct 7 (SuperSport (African sports broadcaster)). Start times for the T20Is had not been confirmed in the sources reviewed.

The answers above cover the most common queries drawn from real fan searches.