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India vs Zimbabwe, 1st ODI: Rawal Hits Century, Shafali Smashes 64 in Dominant Win

Pratika Rawal made her third 50-over century as India chased 198 in 27.1 overs after Shree Charani took a career-best 4/23.

  • On Friday, India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI in Vadodara, successfully chasing 198 in 27.1 overs behind Pratika Rawal's unbeaten century.
  • Shree Charani's career-best bowling figures of 4/23 restricted Zimbabwe to 197, with Kranti Gaud contributing 3/42 as India's bowling attack dominated despite Beloved Biza's resilient 62.
  • Rawal scored an unbeaten 100 off 96 balls with 15 fours, while Smriti Mandhana contributed 32 in a 94-run opening stand; Shafali Verma then smashed an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls.
  • Despite the dominant victory, India's fielding was marred by dropped catches against Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, and Michelle Mavunga, highlighting defensive inconsistencies.
  • This match marks the first of a three-match series in Vadodara. India's commanding victory positions them to build momentum in the remaining encounters against Zimbabwe.
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Vadodara: India defeated Zimbabwe in a match that was fueled by Sricharani's record-breaking bowling performance and opener Pratikka Raval's century innings.

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Cricketnmore broke the news on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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