Stafanie Taylor Joins Elite 3,000-Run, 100-Wicket Club as West Indies Sweep Zimbabwe

Stafanie Taylor produced a landmark all-round performance as West Indies defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third T20I in Harare, completing a clean sweep in the series.

Taylor became only the fourth woman in T20I history to reach the milestone of 3,000 runs and 100 wickets, achieving the feat in style with both bat and ball.

After being asked to bat first, Zimbabwe posted 142 for 6, with opener Kelis Ndhlovu leading the way. Ndhlovu scored an impressive 63 from 48 deliveries, hitting six fours and three sixes, to register her fifth T20I half-century.

Zimbabwe reached 40 for 1 during the powerplay before Taylor was introduced into the attack. The veteran all-rounder made an immediate impact, dismissing Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano with her second delivery to claim her 100th T20I wicket.

Taylor returned later to remove Chiedza Dhururu lbw, finishing with excellent figures of 2 for 8 from her four overs. Jahzara Claxton also claimed two wickets, restricting Zimbabwe's scoring opportunities despite a late surge.

Zimbabwe managed 41 runs from the final four overs, with Ndhlovu and Christine Mutasa putting together a 40-run partnership from just 27 balls for the fifth wicket. Mutasa remained unbeaten on 24, helping the hosts reach a competitive 142 for 6.

West Indies, however, made light work of the chase.

Claxton provided the early momentum, scoring 38 from 37 balls and forming a crucial 71-run second-wicket partnership with Taylor. Her innings ensured the visitors remained in control despite the loss of a wicket in the middle overs.

Taylor then completed the chase in commanding fashion, smashing an unbeaten 64 from just 39 balls, including 11 fours. West Indies reached 143 for 2 in only 17 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory with 18 balls remaining.

The difference between the two sides was particularly evident during the middle overs. Zimbabwe managed only 61 runs for the loss of three wickets between overs seven and 16, while West Indies scored 85 during the same period, losing only Claxton, who was bowled by Beloved Biza.

Taylor's historic milestone and match-winning contribution capped a dominant series for West Indies, who completed a comprehensive T20I sweep over Zimbabwe