IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd ODI Match Pitch Report: The Indian women's team will face the Zimbabwe women's team in the third and final ODI of a three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on October 28. Let’s take a look at the pitch and weather report for today’s match.
IND-W vs ZIM-W (India Women vs Zimbabwe Women) Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd ODI |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 28th October 2026 |
| Start Time | 02:00 PM (IST) - 08:30 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd ODI, Match Today
The Indian women's team has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ODI series against Zimbabwe and will now look to complete a 'clean sweep' in the third and final match. Players such as Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma have delivered stellar performances in the first two matches, excelling with the bat. The Indian batters will aim to maintain this excellent form, while the entire team will strive to put up another all-round performance on home soil.
On the other hand, it has been a challenging tour for the Zimbabwe women's team; they lost the T20I series 3-0 and are now trailing in the ODI series as well. They will be keen to end the tour on a positive note by improving their batting and bowling. The visiting side will look to pose a tough challenge to India, build strong partnerships, and secure a consolation win in the final ODI.
IND-W vs ZIM-W BCA Stadium Pitch Report
IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Pitch Report: At the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, the third ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is expected to feature conditions favorable for batters. The pitch typically offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with ease once they have settled in at the crease.
Fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball, making the opening overs crucial for both teams. Spinners could play a key role during the middle overs by keeping the run rate in check and breaking partnerships.
- Pitch type: Batting-friendly
- Expected first-innings score: Approximately 250–280 runs
- Fast bowlers: May get some assistance early on with the new ball
- Spinners: Could prove effective during the middle overs
- Toss factor: The captain may choose to bat first to put a strong total on the board.
BCA Stadium Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 6 | |
| Batting first won: | 3 | |
| Bowling first won: | 3 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 276 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 204 | |
| Highest Total: | 358/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 103/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 306/6 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 328/6 |
IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd ODI Match: Weather forecast for Kotambi, Vadodara
During the third ODI match between the India women’s and Zimbabwe women’s teams at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, the weather in Vadodara on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, is expected to be hot, sunny, and predominantly dry. The maximum temperature is projected to reach approximately 34°C, with a very low chance of rain. Under these conditions, the match is expected to proceed without any interruptions, although the afternoon heat could pose a challenge for the players on the field.
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Weather: Likely to be sunny to partly cloudy
- Maximum temperature: Approximately 34–35°C
- Minimum temperature: Approximately 20–22°C
- Chance of rain: Very low, around 0–2%
- Potential impact: There is virtually no chance of any rain-related interruption to the game
