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Zimbabwe Women: news, facts and key points

Zimbabwe's women, known as the Lady Chevrons, played their first international matches in the mid-2000s. Governed by Zimbabwe Cricket, the team has worked through difficult conditions to compete in African qualifiers.Players such as Mary-Anne Musonda and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano have led the push to…

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Vaishnavi Sharma Takes 5/39 as India Women Sweep Zimbabwe ODI Series 3-0

Zimbabwe were bowled out for 131 in 39.5 overs in the third ODI at Vadodara on October 28.
Vaishnavi Sharma took a career-best maiden five-wicket haul, finishing with 5/39 from 10 overs.
India chased 132 and finished on 133/2 in 17 overs to win by eight wickets.
Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 59 off 56 balls and Shafali Verma made 51 not out off 26.
India won the three-match series 3-0 after victories by nine wickets and 121 runs in the first two ODIs.

Smriti Mandhana Gives Harmanpreet Kaur Standing Ovation After Eighth ODI Century

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 from 121 balls in the second Women’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara on October 25, 2026.
Kaur reached her eighth ODI century in 101 balls, during the 41st over.
Smriti Mandhana stood and applauded her predecessor as the dressing room celebrated the milestone.
India had slipped to 19 for two after Mandhana and Shafali Verma were dismissed early.
Kaur added 124 runs with Pratika Rawal, who scored 61, then shared a 153-run stand with Deepti Sharma.

Pratika Rawal Hits Unbeaten 100 as India Women Beat Zimbabwe by Nine Wickets

India chased Zimbabwe’s 197 in just 27.1 overs, finishing on 200/1 to win by nine wickets.
Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 from 96 balls, including 15 fours.
Shafali Verma struck 64 not out from 33 balls, with five fours and four sixes.
Shree Charani led India’s bowling with 4/23 in 10 overs; Kranti Gaud took 3 wickets.
Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs after Beloved Biza top-scored with 62 from 92 balls.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Unbeaten 91 Seals India’s 3-0 T20I Sweep of Zimbabwe

India beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs in the third and final women’s T20I in Raipur on October 20, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 91 from 41 balls, including 10 fours and five sixes.
Shafali Verma made 69 from 37 deliveries as India posted 216 for seven.
Zimbabwe finished at 124 for seven in 20 overs while chasing 217.
Nandani Sharma took three wickets for 18 runs to lead India’s bowling effort.

Did you know? Facts about Zimbabwe Women

Vaishnavi Sharma was named Player of the Match after taking her first five-wicket haul in ODIs. Read the story →
India scored the target in just 17 overs, leaving 33 overs unused in the innings. Read the story →
India earned six points in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29 from the series sweep. Read the story →
Sharma finished as the series’ leading wicket-taker with nine wickets across the three ODIs. Read the story →
Kaur’s 126 was her first ODI century on home soil since scoring one against South Africa in June 2024. Read the story →
The century moved Kaur past Mithali Raj in the list of Indian women with the most ODI hundreds; Mandhana remained ahead with 14. Read the story →
Kaur reached her hundred off 101 balls and finished with 15 fours. Read the story →
India had already swept the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe 3-0 before the ODI series. Read the story →
Rawal’s unbeaten century was her third ODI hundred, according to the match report published by Jansatta on October 23, 2026. Read the story →
Rawal returned to ODI cricket after a six-month gap and marked the comeback with a century, as reported by Jansatta on October 23, 2026. Read the story →
India’s chase ended with 137 balls remaining, according to the match thread and score details available on October 23, 2026. Read the story →
India’s 216 for seven was their joint-third-highest total in women’s T20 internationals, according to match coverage. Read the story →

All stories on Zimbabwe Women

Vaishnavi Sharma Takes 5/39 as India Women Sweep Zimbabwe ODI Series 3-0

India beat Zimbabwe by eight wickets in Vadodara to complete a 3-0 women’s ODI series sweep. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed 5/39, while Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma hit unbeaten half-centuries in a 17-over chase.

Smriti Mandhana Gives Harmanpreet Kaur Standing Ovation After Eighth ODI Century

India captain Smriti Mandhana stood to applaud Harmanpreet Kaur after her eighth ODI century against Zimbabwe in Vadodara, where Kaur’s 126 helped India recover from 19 for two.

Pratika Rawal Hits Unbeaten 100 as India Women Beat Zimbabwe by Nine Wickets

Pratika Rawal’s unbeaten 100 and Shafali Verma’s rapid 64 powered India to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first ODI at Vadodara on October 23, giving the hosts a 1-0 series lead.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Unbeaten 91 Seals India’s 3-0 T20I Sweep of Zimbabwe

Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls as India beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs in Raipur to complete a 3-0 T20I sweep. Shafali Verma made 69 and Nandani Sharma took 3 for 18.

🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India — Why are India, Zimbabwe players wearing black armbands duri, The Indian Express

India and Zimbabwe Women Wear Black Armbands to Honour Sarah Dambanevana

India and Zimbabwe’s women cricketers wore black armbands during the first T20I in Raipur on October 16, 2026, to honour former Zimbabwe cricketer and international umpire Sarah Dambanevana, who died aged 36. A minute’s silence was observed before the match.

🟢 Confirmed · ESPNcricinfo

Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad Rescue India After Early Collapse in Zimbabwe T20I

Deepti Sharma scored 49 and debutant Niki Prasad made an unbeaten 39 as India recovered from 19 for 4 to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first T20I at Raipur.

🟡 Report · ESPNcricinfo

Niki Prasad Makes India Debut as Smriti Mandhana Elects to Chase Against Zimbabwe

India handed Niki Prasad her T20I debut in Raipur against Zimbabwe, with captain Smriti Mandhana choosing to field after winning the toss. The team made changes to its lineup for the opening match of the series.

🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar — IND vs ZIM 1st T20I: Live streaming info, when and where to watch, BCCI — India Women vs

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I: Live Streaming, TV Telecast and Match Details

India Women begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Raipur on October 16. The match starts at 7 pm IST, with Star Sports Network carrying the television broadcast and JioHotstar providing live streaming in India.

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