First T20I: Deepti Sharma, Niki Prasad steer India home against Zimbabwe
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, India defeated Zimbabwe at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket stadium in Raipur, marking the beginning of captain Smriti Mandhana's tenure.
- Zimbabwe scored 114 for five after Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers stabilized the innings, while Nandni Sharma led India's bowling with two for 11.
- Reduced to 19 for four, India faced an early collapse during the chase as Nyasha Gwanzura and Michelle Mavunga exploited the PowerPlay to dismiss top-order batters including Mandhana.
- Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad steadied the innings with a calm 82-run partnership; Deepti scored aggressively while Prasad finished the game with a drive to secure the win.
- The teams will meet again for the second T20I at the same venue on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as India looks to build on this opening victory while Zimbabwe aims to level the series.
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'We Didn't Play The Way We Wanted': Smriti Mandhana After India Survive Zimbabwe Scare
India captain Smriti Mandhana admitted her side did not play the way it wanted in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, but was happy to begin her full-time captaincy with a four-wicket victory in Raipur on Friday.
IND vs ZIM, 1st T20I: Deepti, Niki star as India begins Smriti captaincy era with nervy win
After Smriti won the toss and opted to field first, Zimbabwe proved a resolute opponent. Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers both played useful hands to help it reach 114 for five, before sharp PowerPlay bowling and fielding saw it reduce India to 19 for four in the chase.
India Women Beat Zimbabwe by 4 Wickets in 1st T20I After Deepti-Prasad Rescue Act
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India Women began their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on a winning note, registering a four-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday. Sports News | India Women Beat Zimbabwe by 4 Wickets in 1st T20I After Deepti-Prasad Rescue Act.
India Women beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets in 1st T20I after Deepti-Prasad rescue act - The Tribune
India Women began their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on a winning note, registering a four-wicket victory in the opening match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday.
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