After a disappointing loss in the series opener, Zimbabwe Women bounced back to level the series 1-1. They will take on the UAE Women in the third match of the four-match ODI series on September 30 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Women Zimbabwe Women bounced back in the second ODI match and defeated the UAE Women by 6 wickets. The hosts put up a consistent and better bowling showdown as compared to their first match outing. Adel Zimunu and Tendai Makusha set the tone nicely early on by picking up 2 wickets each, and then Loreen Tshuma did her job by taking three wickets to her name. Chasing only 161 runs to win, Modester Mupachikwa and Kelis Ndhlovu laid a strong foundation by forming a robust 123-run stand to seal a convincing victory for the hosts. UAE Women After their match winning historic match-winning showdown in the first match, the UAE Women fell short in the second match. No batter was able to stand there at the crease, and wickets kept falling. Heena Hotchandani was the highest run scorer, adding 34 (70). Theertha Satish also played a modest cameo of 28 (30) to keep the UAE-W afloat while wickets were falling, and they were bundled out for just 160. Esha Oza had a fine outing with the ball, finishing with figures of 3-2,8, but Zimbabwe Women clinched a comfortable victory in the second match. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Match Details ZIM-W vs UAE-W ODI Match Details Match ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Match Date and Time Tuesday, September 30; 12:45 p.m. IST Venue Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Pitch Report The surface at Queens Sports Club offers balance assistance to both batters and bowlers. Pacers will get movement in the initial offers, while spinners will get the purchase in the moving overs of the game. Although the surface offers assistance to the batters, players will have to spend some time in the middle before unleashing their shots. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Weather Report The weather is expected to remain clear and warm throughout the entire match, with a slim 10% chance of rain is predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 22°C during the start of the match, and it will drop down to 15°C in the latter half of the game. ZIM-W vs UAE-W Head-to-Head Records ZIM-W vs UAE-W head-to-head (in ODIs) Match Played 2 Won by Zimbabwe Women 1 Won by UAE Women 1 ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Probable XI ZIM-W: Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Chiedza Dhururu, Loryn Phiri, Nyasha Gwanzura, Loreen Tshuma, Audrey Mazvishaya, Adel Zimunu, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda UAE-W: Esha Rohit Oza (c), Lavanya Keny, Heena Hotchandani, Samaira Dharnidharka, Theertha Satish (w), Rinitha Rajith, Michelle Botha, Udeni Dona, Vaishnave Mahesh, Katie Thompson, Athige Silva Players To Watch Out For In ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Match Kelis Ndlovu | ZIM-W: Zimbabwe's top order batter, Kelis Ndlovu, is known for her ability to score under pressure. In 13 Women's ODIs, she has scored a total of 222 runs. She played a crucial knock of 38 runs in the opening match, followed by a blistering 61-run knock in the second match. She can be a game-changer for her side in the clash against the UAE Women. Esha Rohit Oza | UAE-W: UAE Women's batting all-rounder Esha Rohit Oza is one of the prominent faces in the nation's women's cricket. The skipper has featured in just two matches and has scored 33 runs and taken 6 wickets as well. She is one of the players to watch out for in this match. ZIM-W vs UAE-W 2nd ODI Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last four ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat twice and bowl twice as well. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch The team batting second at this venue has won 48 out of 95 matches here, and teams batting first have won 40 matches here. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first on this surface to get maximum benefits. ZIM-W vs UAE-W Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: UAE Women (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 38-45 ZIM-W Total: 180-210 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Women Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Zimbabwe Women (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 35-40 UAE-W Total: 180-210 Match Winner: Zimbabwe Women Who will win today's ZIM-W vs UAE-W ODI match? Zimbabwe Women roared back and registered a dominant victory in the second match. With more experience and squad strength, they are likely to come on top yet again and win the third match as well. However, the UAE Women are unpredictable, they are challenge the hosts with a good score on the card.