Jintimani Kalita Debuts in First Ever ODI Between India and Zimbabwe
Jintimani Kalita earns her ODI debut as India begin the series after a 3-0 T20I sweep and seek another dominant start.
- 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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INDW vs ZIMW Live Score, 1st ODI: Visitors Begin Cautiously After Electing To Bat First | Zimbabwe 3/0 (2)
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India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 1st WODI: Smriti Mandhana & Co sent to bat first in Vadodara after Zimbabwe win toss
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Deepti Sharma is ready to shoulder the added responsibility of being India’s vice-captain and help Smriti Mandhana settle into her new role as skipper. With India set to face Zimbabwe in a three-match ODI series starting Friday, Deepti said her focus would be on helping the team win matches and supporting Mandhana whenever needed.
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