IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st T20I, Broadcasting Details: The first T20I will begin at 7:00 PM IST at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The series marks a new chapter for India Women, with Smriti Mandhana taking charge as captain and aiming to lead her team to a winning start against Zimbabwe Women.
India has selected a squad led by captain Smriti Mandhana, with Shafali Verma serving as vice-captain. Experienced players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma bring a wealth of international experience, while emerging talents like Nikki Prasad, Anushka Sharma, G. Kamalini, and Kranti Gaud provide the team with additional options.
On the other hand, the Zimbabwe side will rely on their experienced all-rounders, as well as captain Josephine Nkomo, wicketkeeper Chiedza Dhururu, Sharne Mayers, and Kelis Ndhlovu. On paper, India possesses greater depth and experience; however, Zimbabwe will view this series as an opportunity to test their team combinations and showcase their progress against a strong opponent.
IND-W vs ZIM-W (India Women vs Zimbabwe Women) Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 16th October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st T20I: How to Watch Live on TV, Mobile and Online
Cricket fans can watch the first T20I match between IND-W and ZIM-W live on television and online streaming platforms. India will look to start the series with a win, while the Zimbabwe women's team will aim to challenge the hosts.
- Live TV Broadcast: In India, fans can watch the match live on the Star Sports network.
- Live Streaming on Mobile: The match will be available for streaming on the JioHotstar app.
- Online Streaming: Viewers can also watch the match via the official JioHotstar website, provided they have a subscription and access.
- Free Live Broadcast: DD Sports, available on DD Free Dish, is another option for watching the match live. Viewers may check their local channel listings for confirmation.
In Zimbabwe
- TV channel: SuperSport Cricket / Grandstand
- Online streaming: DStv Stream
