Jintimani Kalita Debuts in First Ever ODI Between India and Zimbabwe
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, Zimbabwe Women elected to bat first against India Women at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, marking the nations' first historic women's ODI.
- India enters the contest following a commanding 3-0 T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe in Raipur, opening the new ICC Women's Championship cycle ahead of the 2029 ODI World Cup.
- Stand-In captain Nomvelo Sibanda leads Zimbabwe while Josephine Nkomo recovers from a niggle; India handed seam-bowling allrounder Jintimani Kalita her maiden ODI cap, replacing Renuka Singh.
- Zimbabwe's visitors began cautiously at the BCA Stadium, with openers Modester Mupachikwa and Loryn Phiri walking out to face India's bowling attack.
- This three-match series marks the first bilateral ODI meetings between the nations, serving as a crucial test as both squads prepare for the 2029 ODI World Cup qualification cycle.
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Jintimani Kalita Makes ODI Debut as Zimbabwe Elect to Bat Against India
Vadodara, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Zimbabwe Women won the toss and elected to bat against India in the opening match of the three-ODI series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi on Friday, while all-rounder Jintimani Kalita made her debut for the hosts. India, led by Smriti Mandhana, entered the 50-over series on the […]
Jintimani Kalita made her ODI debut in the first ODI against Zimbabwe. She is the 159th player to make her ODI debut for India.
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