Vadodara, October 28 (Sports Desk)
India Women completed a dominant 3–0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe Women after registering an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third and final ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma delivered a match-winning bowling performance, claiming five wickets for 39 runs to help bowl Zimbabwe out for 131 in 39.5 overs.
India chased down the modest target of 132, scoring 133/2 in just 17 overs to seal the match with eight wickets in hand and 33 overs to spare. Pratika Rawal was named Player of the Series for her outstanding performances throughout the three-match contest, while Vaishnavi received the Player of the Match award for her decisive spell.
Vaishnavi Sharma Stars With Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul
Vaishnavi Sharma emerged as the standout performer of the match, finishing with figures of 5/39 in 10 overs. Her disciplined left-arm spin dismantled Zimbabwe’s batting lineup and restricted the visitors to a below-par total.
At 20 years and 314 days, Vaishnavi became the second-youngest Indian woman to claim a five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, achieving a significant milestone in her international career.
Zimbabwe struggled to build substantial partnerships against India’s bowling attack. Modester Mupachikwa top-scored with 37 runs off 48 balls, while captain Josephine Nkomo contributed 35. Chiedza Dhururu added 20 runs, but the remaining batters failed to provide sufficient support.
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Vaishnavi’s five-wicket haul proved decisive as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 131 in 39.5 overs.
India Complete the Chase in Just 17 Overs
Chasing 132 for victory, India adopted an aggressive approach and completed the run chase comfortably. The hosts reached 133/2 in 17 overs, winning the match by eight wickets.
Pratika Rawal continued her excellent form with an unbeaten 59 off 56 balls, anchoring the chase and guiding India across the finishing line. Her composed innings ensured that Zimbabwe never had an opportunity to put pressure on the Indian batting lineup.
India’s clinical batting performance complemented the bowlers’ efforts, resulting in another comprehensive victory for the home side.
Pratika Rawal Named Player of the Series
Pratika Rawal was named Player of the Series following her impressive contributions throughout the three ODIs. She had already made headlines in the opening match by scoring an unbeaten century, helping India secure a nine-wicket victory.
In the second ODI, India posted a massive 328/6, powered by Harmanpreet Kaur’s 126 and Deepti Sharma’s 106. The hosts subsequently defeated Zimbabwe by 121 runs to take an unassailable 2–0 lead.
Rawal’s unbeaten half-century in the final match capped an outstanding series for the Indian batter.
India Dominate the Entire ODI Series
India demonstrated their superiority in all three matches:
- 1st ODI: India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets after chasing 198.
- 2nd ODI: India won by 121 runs after scoring 328/6.
- 3rd ODI: India won by eight wickets after restricting Zimbabwe to 131.
The three victories highlighted India’s strength in batting and bowling. Pratika Rawal led the batting charge, while Vaishnavi Sharma delivered a memorable performance in the series finale.
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Match Summary
| Match detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Match | 3rd ODI, Zimbabwe Women in India, 2026 |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Zimbabwe Women | 131 all out (39.5 overs) |
| India Women | 133/2 (17 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Vaishnavi Sharma — 5/39 |
| Player of the Series | Pratika Rawal |
| Series result | India won 3–0 |
Conclusion: India Women completed a convincing series sweep, with Vaishnavi Sharma’s five-wicket haul and Pratika Rawal’s unbeaten 59 taking centre stage in the final ODI. The victory provided a fitting conclusion to India’s dominant home series against Zimbabwe.
