India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs in Vadodara

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe, sealing the three-match ODI series with a 121-run victory in the second match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, October 25. After sweeping the T20I series, the hosts carried their momentum into the 50-over format, combining a batting masterclass from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma with a disciplined bowling performance to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.

India recovered from early setbacks to post 328 for six before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma starred with four wickets on her return to the ODI side, while Deepti contributed with both bat and ball to cap a memorable outing.

Smriti Mandhana, meanwhile, continued her impressive start as India’s full-time captain, recording her fifth consecutive win. India will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before turning their attention to the challenges ahead, including their upcoming tour of South Africa.

India’s innings began on a shaky note as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma departed early,



leaving the hosts at 19 for two. Zimbabwe had an opportunity to put pressure on the Indian middle order, but Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal responded with a composed partnership that gradually shifted the momentum.

The pair initially focused on rebuilding, rotating the strike and capitalising on loose deliveries. As they settled in, both batters began to find the boundaries more regularly. Harmanpreet reached her half-century off 51 balls, while Pratika also crossed the 50-run mark as India moved past 100.

Their 124-run stand for the third wicket gave the innings much-needed stability and laid the foundation for a substantial total. Pratika eventually fell for 61 off 67 balls, attempting a slog sweep against Nyasha Gwanzura before being caught by Beloved Biza near the boundary.

Tejal Hasabnis followed soon after, departing for three after being caught by Michelle Mavunga off Olinder Chare. At 145 for four, Zimbabwe had managed to interrupt India’s progress, but the hosts still had Harmanpreet at the crease and Deepti waiting to accelerate.