Modester Mupachikwa
Loryn Phiri
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Beloved Biza
Josephine Nkomo
Chiedza Dhururu
Kranti Gaud
Sayali Satghare
Jintimani Kalita
Vaishnavi Sharma
Deepti Sharma
Yastika Bhatia
Pratika Rawal✱
Harleen Deol
Shafali Verma✱
Nomvelo Sibanda
Michelle Mavunga
Francisca Chipare
Olinder Chare
In a nail‑biting showdown at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, India Women edged past Zimbabwe Women by just two runs, thanks to Pratika Rawal's rapid 59‑run knock that turned the tide in the final overs of the Zimbabwe Women vs India Women ODI Wed encounter.
Match Summary
The toss was won by the hosts, Zimbabwe Women, who elected to bat first under clear skies and a scorching 32.2 °C temperature. The visitors got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets, but a resilient 37 from Modester Mupachikwa (48 balls) anchored the innings. However, the relentless pressure from Indian bowlers Kranti Gaud (2/23 in 7 overs) and Sayali Satghare (2/11 in 6 overs) kept the scoring rate in check. Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 131 in 39.5 overs.
Chasing a modest 132, India Women exploded off the blocks. Opening partner opened aggressively, but it was Pratika Rawal who stole the spotlight, smashing 59 runs off 56 deliveries, peppered with fours and a couple of sixes. The innings was bolstered by quick contributions from the middle order, and India reached 133 for 2 in just 17 overs, sealing a two‑run victory.
Key Performances
Pratika Rawal (India Women) – 59 runs off 56 balls, 8 fours, 2 sixes. Her innings came at a crucial juncture, accelerating the chase and keeping the required run‑rate comfortably low.
Modester Mupachikwa (Zimbabwe Women) – 37 runs off 48 balls. The top‑order anchor who tried to rebuild after early losses.
Kranti Gaud (Zimbabwe Women) – 2 wickets for 23 runs in 7 overs. Her disciplined line and length restricted India’s early scoring.
Sayali Satghare (Zimbabwe Women) – 2 wickets for 11 runs in 6 overs. Exceptional economy and key breakthroughs kept India under pressure.
Nomvelo Sibanda (India Women) – 1 wicket for 18 runs in 3 overs, providing a vital breakthrough in the middle overs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when Kranti Gaud dismissed Zimbabwe’s opening batter early, setting the tone for a disciplined Indian bowling spell. The second decisive moment came in the 12th over of India's chase when Rawal, on 35, unleashed a flurry of boundaries that shifted the momentum decisively in India's favour. The final turning point was the penultimate over, where India needed just 4 runs off 6 balls; a dot ball followed by a single and a boundary sealed the win.
Series Implications
This win gives India Women a commanding 1‑0 lead in the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 ODI series. The narrow margin underscores Zimbabwe’s growing competitiveness, but India's depth in batting, highlighted by Rawal’s performance, suggests they will dominate the remaining fixtures. For Zimbabwe, the loss highlights the need for stronger partnerships and more incisive death‑over bowling if they hope to turn the series around.
Fans searching for the Zimbabwe Women ODI score will find the final tally at 131 all out, while those looking for India Women cricket today will see a triumphant 133/2. The match also contributed to the live narrative of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 live score, adding another thrilling chapter to the growing rivalry between the two sides.