ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the West Indies Women’s squad for the upcoming away series against Zimbabwe, comprising three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three T20 Internationals (T20Is) from 24 September to 7 October 2026.
Following a successful tour of Ireland and a strong campaign at the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales, the core of the squad has been retained, with limited changes for the upcoming series.
Captain Hayley Matthews will lead the team in the ODI leg before taking personal leave and departing the squad ahead of the T20I series, while veteran Deandra Dottin has also been granted personal leave and will not participate in either series.
All-rounder and Under-19 World Cup prospect Eboni Brathwaite has been selected as Dottin’s replacement, while Chinelle Henry returns to the squad following the injury that impacted her T20 World Cup campaign. She replaces Qiana Joseph, who has not been selected for the tour following a drop in form.
The squad will therefore comprise 15 players for the ODI series, reducing to 14 for the T20I series following Matthews’ departure.
“We are looking forward to this tour of Zimbabwe”, said Head Coach Shane Deitz just prior to departing the region. “They are a side we haven’t played much, and, in their conditions, there will be some challenges. We have a young squad, so this is a great opportunity for some players to step up and take their opportunity at this level.”
The series forms part of the West Indies Women’s continued preparation across both formats, with the team looking to build on the progress made during the Ireland tour and the T20 World Cup campaign.
West Indies Women’s Squad
- Hayley Matthews (Captain)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Eboni Brathwaite
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Jahzara Claxton
- Afy Fletcher
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Realeanna Grimmond
- Shawnisha Hector
- Chinelle Henry
- Zaida James
- Mandy Mangru
- Ashmini Munisar
- Karishma Ramharack
- Stafanie Taylor
Team Management Unit:
Head Coach – Shane Deitz
Team Manager – Sheena Gooding
Assistant Coach – Ryan Austin
Assistant Coach – Ramesh Subasinghe
Assistant Coach – Shane Dowrich
Physiotherapist – Ashley Stephens
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Hector Martinez
Performance Coach – Dr. Nadine Sammy
Media & Content Officer – John Phillips
Series Schedule:
1st ODI – September 24, 3:30 AM AST / 2:30 AM JA @Harare Sports Club, Harare
2nd ODI – September 27, 3:30 AM AST / 2:30 AM JA @Harare Sports Club, Harare
3rd ODI – September 30, 3:30 AM AST / 2:30 AM JA @Harare Sports Club, Harare
1st T20I – October 3, 7:00 AM AST / 6:00 AM JA @Takashinga Cricket Club, Highfield
2nd T20I – October 5, 6:00 AM AST / 5:00 AM JA @Takashinga Cricket Club, Highfield
3rd T20I – October 7, 6:00 AM AST / 5:00 AM JA @Takashinga Cricket Club, Highfield
