Raipur, 21 Oct (Sports Desk)

India produced a commanding performance against Zimbabwe in the third T20 International of the 2026 series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India posted a formidable total of 216/7 in 20 overs and then restricted Zimbabwe to 124/7, securing a comprehensive 92-run victory.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a spectacular innings of 91 runs off just 41 balls to earn the Player of the Match award, while Shafali Verma was named Player of the Series.

Match summary

First innings: Harmanpreet and Shafali power India to 216/7

India’s batting lineup delivered an explosive performance after opting to bat first. The team finished at 216/7, putting Zimbabwe under tremendous pressure before the chase even began.

• Harmanpreet Kaur: 91 not out off 41 balls, including 10 fours and five sixes.

• Shafali Verma: 69 off 37 balls, including six fours and five sixes.

• Anushka Sharma: 28 off 20 balls, providing a brisk start.

• Beloved Biza: Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker, claiming 3 wickets for 50 runs.

Shafali and Anushka added 54 runs for the opening wicket in just 32 balls. Shafali then combined with Harmanpreet for a crucial 84-run partnership, helping India maintain its attacking momentum. Harmanpreet’s unbeaten innings ensured India finished with a formidable total.

Second innings: Zimbabwe finish at 124/7

Zimbabwe needed 217 runs to win but struggled to keep pace with India’s imposing target.

• Sharne Mayers: 60 off 49 balls.

• Beloved Biza: 44 off 50 balls.

• Nandani Sharma: 3 wickets for 18 runs in four overs.

• Niki Prasad: 1 wicket for 5 runs in two overs.

Mayers and Biza offered resistance with a substantial partnership, but Zimbabwe could not accelerate sufficiently to challenge India’s total. Nandani Sharma’s three-wicket haul played an important role in keeping the visitors to 124/7 after their allotted 20 overs. India won by 92 runs.

Awards and series result

India completed a 3–0 series clean sweep, winning all three T20 Internationals against Zimbabwe. The victory also provided a strong finish to the T20I leg of the tour, with a three-match ODI series scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026.

Key highlights

• India defeated Zimbabwe by 92 runs in Raipur.

• Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 91 off 41 deliveries.

• Shafali Verma contributed a powerful 69 off 37 balls.

• India posted 216/7, while Zimbabwe managed 124/7.

• Nandani Sharma claimed three wickets for India.

• India won the three-match T20I series 3–0.

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