Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026: Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India Women will face co-hosts Zimbabwe Women at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Sunday, 18th October 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IN-W vs ZM-W (India Women vs Zimbabwe Women) Match Details
| Match | IN-W vs ZM-W 2nd t20 |
| League | Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 18th October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur, India |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Today Match Previews
Smriti Mandhana began her captaincy tenure with a four-wicket victory in the first T20I against the Zimbabwe women's team. The margin of victory reflects how closely contested the match was; at one point, it even seemed as though a major upset might be on the cards.
India bowled well, restricting the visiting side to 114/5 in their 20 overs. However, India’s position during the chase became quite precarious, as they found themselves at 19/4 after just 3.1 overs. Thanks to an 82-run partnership for the fifth wicket between Nikki Prasad (39* off 35 balls) and Deepti Sharma (49 off 37 balls), India managed to secure the win.
Who will win today 2nd T20 Match between India Women vs Zimbabwe Women?
Aaj ka ZIM-W vs IND-W match kon jeetega: The Indian women's team has taken a 1–0 lead in the three-match T20I series after winning the first match by four wickets. Deepti Sharma scored 49 runs, while Nikki Prasad contributed an unbeaten 39, helping India successfully chase down the target set by Zimbabwe.
Why Indian women's team could win
- Strong squad: India possesses greater depth in both batting and bowling.
- Key players: Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, and Nikki Prasad have the ability to turn the tide of a match.
- Zimbabwe challenge: Nyasha Gwanzura impressed by taking three wickets in the first T20I; therefore, India’s top order will need to perform better this time around.
Final prediction: The Indian women's team will win the second T20I and take an unassailable 2–0 lead in the series.
IND-W vs ZIM-W T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 1
- Won by IND-W- 1
- Won by ZIM-W- 0
- No Result- 0
- Draw- 0
IND-W vs ZIM-W Pitch Report
The pitch was good in the first match, and it offered some assistance to the bowlers. With the new ball, there will be swing and seam movement early on, which will pose a challenge for the batters. Conditions are expected to improve as the game progresses. The toss will be crucial, as the presence of dew will make batting easier for the team playing in the second innings. The average first-innings score here has been around 130.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20 Match Playing 11
India Women (IND-W) Possible Playing XI: 1. Smriti Mandhana(C), 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Anushka Sharma, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur, 5. Niki Prasad, 6. Deepti Sharma, 7. Richa Ghosh(WK), 8. Arundhati Reddy, 9. Sree Charani, 10. Nandani Sharma, 11. Kranti Gaud
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) Possible Playing XI: 1. Kelis Ndhlovu, 2. Beloved Biza, 3. Modester Mupachikwa(WK), 4. Sharne Mayers, 5. Nyasha Gwanzura, 6. Michelle Mavunga, 7. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, 8. Josephine Nkomo(C), 9. Francisca Chipare, 10. Olinda Chare, 11. Tendai Makusha
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-Keeper
- Richa Ghosh
Batters
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Kelis Ndhlovu
- Sharne Mayers
All-Rounders
- Deepti Sharma
- Niki Prasad
- Michelle Mavunga
Bowlers
- Nandani Sharma
- Nyasha Gwanzura
Captain: Deepti Sharma
Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana
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