Zimbabwe ODI: Pratika Ton, Shree Charani Four-for Seals India's Big Win
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, India Women face Zimbabwe Women in the opening match of their three-match ODI series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, with captain Smriti Mandhana leading the hosts.
- Following a commanding 3-0 T20I series sweep, the reigning ODI world champions look to maintain their dominance in the 50-over format against a lowly Zimbabwe side.
- India gave a debut to seam-bowling allrounder Jintimani Kalita, who received her cap from Harmanpreet Kaur, as the hosts test options to fill the middle-order void left by unavailable Jemimah Rodrigues.
- Stand-In Zimbabwe captain Nomvelo Sibanda won the toss and opted to bat first, leading the visitors in place of regular captain Josephine Nkomo, who is sidelined by a niggle.
- This series marks the start of India's new ICC Women's Championship cycle running until the 2029 ODI World Cup, while the BCA Stadium also serves as a designated venue for the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy.
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1st ODI: India thrash Zimbabwe by nine wickets as Pratika Rawal hits unbeaten century - The Tribune
Pratika Rawal smashed an unbeaten century while Shafali Verma smashed a quickfire 64 as India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in their first-ever ODI encounter at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Pratika Rawal's century, Shree Charani's four-for power India to nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first WODI
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197 despite a half-century from Beloved Biza, with Charani and Kranti Gaud (3/42) leading India's bowling effort. Pratika then guided the chase with an unbeaten 100 as India reached 200/1 in 27.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Indian women's team defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first ODI in Vadodara. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197. Sri Charani took four wickets, while Kranti Gaud took three wickets. In reply, Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 and Shafali Verma hit 64 off 33 balls to give India victory in 27.1 overs.
Who is Jintimani Kalita? 22-year-old Assam cricketer makes India debut vs Zimbabwe
Assam pacer Jintimani Kalita made her India debut at 22 in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. A former Mumbai Indians player and India A cricketer, she earned her opportunity after Renuka Singh Thakur was ruled out of the series.
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