India Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the three-match series on October 25 at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
India Women delivered an all-round performance in the opening match, dominating with both bat and ball. Pratika Rawal scored a brilliant century, while Shree Charani impressed with a four-wicket haul. The hosts will look to carry their winning momentum into the second ODI and seal the series with another victory.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women have struggled throughout the tour and will need a significant improvement to challenge the hosts. Beloved Biza was one of the few bright spots, scoring a half-century in the opening match, while the rest of the batting lineup failed to make a substantial impact. Zimbabwe will aim to bounce back in the second ODI and level the series with a much-improved performance.
IND W vs ZIM W: Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI, India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Star Sports Network (TV), JioStar (Streaming - App and Website) |
Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Vadodara: Pitch Report
The Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, is expected to offer a batting-friendly surface for the second ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women, with true bounce, good carry, and a quick outfield allowing batters to play their shots freely. Fast bowlers may find some early movement with the new ball, but batting conditions should improve once batters settle in. The pitch could slow down during the middle overs, bringing spinners into play, although dew later in the evening may make it difficult for them to grip the ball.
IND W vs ZIM W: Head-to-Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 01 |
| Won by India | 01 |
| Won by Zimbabwe | 00 |
| Only Fixture | October 23, 2026 |
IND W vs ZIM W: Predicted Playing XIs
India Women:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita
Zimbabwe Women:
Loryn Phiri, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Tendai Makusha, Olinder Chare
IND W vs ZIM W: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana could be a key batter for India Women in this clash. She scored 32 runs in the opening ODI and will be eager to make a bigger contribution in the second game. With her ability to play attacking shots and build important partnerships, Mandhana will look to find her rhythm and deliver a substantial innings to help India strengthen their position in the series.
Probable Best Bowler: Shree Charani
Shree Charani could be a key bowler for India Women in this clash. She delivered an impressive performance in the opening ODI, taking 4 wickets for 23 runs in her 10 overs, including three maidens. She will look to carry her excellent form into the second match, pick up crucial wickets, and put further pressure on Zimbabwe Women’s batting lineup to help India seal the series.
