Put in to bat, Zimbabwe had made a steady start, playing out the first 10 overs, even if the scoring rate was limited to 3.5. Kelly Ndhlovu was retired hurt, Modester Mupachikwa had ensured a fairly positive start. Molly Penfold provided the first breakthrough, in the 11th over, by cleaning up Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Penfold followed it up with a couple of more wickets in quick succession to leave the visitors reeling at 48 for 3.
