Vadodara, 26 Oct (Sports Desk)
India Women delivered a commanding performance against Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on October 26, 2026. Batting first, India posted an imposing total of 328/6 in 50 overs before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs, securing a comprehensive 121-run victory.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contribution to India’s victory. With this win, India strengthened their position in the ODI series.
Match Details
- Series: Zimbabwe Women in India, 3-match ODI series, 2026
- Match: 2nd ODI
- Date: October 25, 2026
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
- Toss: India Women won the toss and elected to bat
- India Women: 328/6 in 50 overs
- Zimbabwe Women: 207 all out in 48.5 overs
- Result: India Women won by 121 runs
- Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (126 off 121 balls)
- Series result: India took an unassailable 2–0 lead to clinch the series with one match remaining. BCCI
India’s Innings: 328/6 in 50 Overs
India Women recovered from an early setback to post a formidable total of 328/6. Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a duck, while Shafali Verma scored just eight runs, leaving India under early pressure.
Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a valuable 61 off 67 balls, including four fours and two sixes. Her partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur helped India rebuild after losing two early wickets.
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Harmanpreet then took control, producing a magnificent 126 off 121 balls, striking 15 fours. She anchored the innings and accelerated when required, providing the foundation for a commanding total.
Deepti Sharma delivered another outstanding performance, smashing an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls, including 15 fours. Her partnership with Harmanpreet was crucial in shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favour.
The pair added 153 runs for the fifth wicket, taking India past the 300-run mark. Deepti remained unbeaten as India finished with 328/6.
India Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | 61 | 67 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 0 | 2 |
| Shafali Verma | 8 | 8 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 126 | 121 |
| Tejal Hasabnis | 3 | 5 |
| Deepti Sharma | 106* | 86 |
| Richa Ghosh | 7 | 9 |
| Sayali Satghare | 3* | 3 |
| Total | 328/6 | 50 overs |
Extras: 14 runs.
Zimbabwe’s Innings: 207 All Out
Chasing a challenging target of 329, Zimbabwe Women needed a strong start but struggled to keep pace with India’s total. Modester Mupachikwa top-scored with 49 runs, while Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano contributed 46.
Beloved Biza added 34, and Josephine Nkomo scored 20. However, Zimbabwe kept losing wickets at regular intervals and could not build the substantial partnerships required to threaten India’s total.
India’s bowling attack maintained pressure throughout the innings. Young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed four wickets, while Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets to help bowl Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs.
Zimbabwe Women Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Modester Mupachikwa | 49 | 70 |
| Loryn Phiri | 6 | 23 |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | 46 | 57 |
| Beloved Biza | 34 | 49 |
| Josephine Nkomo | 20 | 36 |
| Michelle Mavunga | 3 | 6 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | 20 | 18 |
| Chiedza Dhururu | 12 | 28 |
| Nomvelo Sibanda | 0 | 1 |
| Tendai Makusha | 0 | 2 |
| Olinder Chare | 0* | 3 |
| Total | 207 all out | 48.5 overs |
Extras: 17 runs.
India’s Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 4 | 39 |
| Deepti Sharma | 3 | 32 |
| Sayali Satghare | 1 | 17 |
| Jintimani Kalita | 1 | — |
| Sree Charani | 1 | — |
Vaishnavi Sharma and Deepti Sharma led India’s bowling effort, accounting for seven wickets between them. Their performance ensured Zimbabwe never gained the momentum needed to complete the chase. icc
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her brilliant innings of 126 runs off 121 deliveries. Her 15 boundaries helped India recover from an early wobble and post a match-winning total.
Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten century and Vaishnavi Sharma’s four-wicket haul further strengthened India’s all-round performance.
Series Update: India Clinch the Series 2–0
India’s 121-run victory gave them an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe Women. With one match remaining, India have already secured the series, while Zimbabwe will look to finish the tour with a consolation victory
