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**Zimbabwe Women Gear Up for T20 World Cup Qualifiers with UAE Series**

**Bulawayo, Zimbabwe** – The Zimbabwe women’s cricket team is set to host the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a series of white-ball matches starting September 24th at the Bulawayo Athletic Club, marking their first international action since securing a spot in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. The series, held from September 24th to October 6th, includes a warm-up match against Zimbabwe ‘A’, four One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), all to be played in Bulawayo.

The ODIs are scheduled for September 26th, 28th, and 30th, and October 2nd, followed by the T20Is on October 5th and 6th.

Head Coach Walter Chawaguta emphasizes the series’ importance as crucial preparation for the Global Qualifier in Nepal early next year. He also highlighted the opportunity to reintegrate returning players from injury and assess the team’s overall form.

“The UAE series is very important to us and it fits perfectly in our plans as we prepare for the Global Qualifier early next year,” said Chawaguta. “UAE are a good side, with strong batters and bowlers, and they will challenge us as we get ready for the Qualifier.”

Zimbabwe recently secured their place in the Global Qualifier by winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier held in Namibia. The series against the UAE will provide a vital platform for the team to fine-tune their strategies and address any weaknesses before the crucial qualifiers in 2026.

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