Zimbabwe set to be included in Women's ODI Championship from 2026

Zimbabwe will join the Women's ODI Championship for the 2026-29 cycle, expanding the competition from 10 to 11 teams.

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Zimbabwe were granted WODI status in 2021.

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This Championship was introduced in 2014 as an 8-team competition, featuring top teams like Australia, England, India, and New Zealand.

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Australia won the first two editions of the Women's Championship, which served as qualifying pathways for the 2017 and 2022 Women's World Cups.

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In the ongoing 2022-25 cycle, ten teams are competing in eight series (home or away), with the top five teams qualifying directly for the 2025 Women's World Cup.

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Zimbabwe are currently ranked 14th on the Women's ODI table, behind Associate teams like the Netherlands (13th), Scotland (12th), and Thailand (9th).

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Zimbabwe's elevation to the Women's ODI Championship is influenced by strategic and financial considerations, ensuring they can meet touring and hosting commitments.

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With Zimbabwe's inclusion, all Full Member nations except Afghanistan, which does not field a women's team, will participate in the ICC Women's Championship.

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