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IND-W vs ZIM-W Ball by Ball Commentary

114/5(20.0 ov)
116/6(15.4 ov)
India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 4 wickets

Commentary

5:01 PM IST India Women lead 1-0 - That wraps up our coverage for tonight. Despite the loss, Zimbabwe will get an immense amount of confidence from this outing. The action shifts to the second T20I on Sunday, 18th October, starting at 1.30 pm GMT (7 pm IST). Join us slightly earlier for the toss and build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
5:01 PM IST Player of the Match - Deepti Sharma is the Player of the Match for her 49-run knock. She says that she is pleased and she is used to batting in these kinds of situations. She reckons that Niki Prasad was really good and they got their team over the line. She further says that her mindset was clear and she was ready mentally, and she adapted to the situation.
5:00 PM IST The captain of India Women - Smriti Mandhana says that she is happy with the win. She praises Nandani Sharma for her bowling, debutant Niki Prasad, and describes Deepti Sharma as a legend who has been performing at a high level for a long time. She notes that she has already addressed the team's performance in the dressing room and highlights the excellent fielding effort, particularly pointing out Niki and Anushka's energy. Additionally, she acknowledges that Zimbabwe batted well with good cricketing shots and admits that playing against unfamiliar opponents can be tricky because live match conditions differ from video footage.
4:56 PM IST The captain of Zimbabwe Women - Josephine Nkomo says that they played really well. Despite falling a few runs short, she expressed pride in their bowling after reducing India to four down inside the powerplay. She notes that their bowling plan focuses on keeping things simple with a good line and length, while also praising the team's fielding performance. Looking ahead, she highlights the need to reduce their high dot-ball percentage and convert those dots into singles and doubles in the next match.
4:46 PM IST Presentations coming up...
4:52 PM IST A quick chat with the debutant - Niki Prasad says she feels well-prepared and happy to see the team through on her debut. She mentions that the plan with Deepti Sharma is simply to stay calm, play the ball on its merit, and build a partnership before picking which bowlers to attack. She notes that although heavy dew makes the ball travel fast, the pitch slows down and keeps low, adding that both she and Deepti adapt well to the conditions. She also praises Deepti for batting brilliantly and attacking the bowlers, which gives her the confidence to play her own shots, and states that this is just the start as she wants to win many more games for India.
4:42 PM IST Deepti and Niki seal the chase - With the hosts in deep trouble, experienced all-rounder Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad joined hands to rebuild the innings and take the game away from the visitors. Deepti counter-attacked with a crucial 49 off 37 balls before sweeping Olinder Chare straight to short fine leg just one run short of her fifty, and Richa Ghosh holed out to Beloved Biza soon after while going for a big hit. However, Prasad stayed calm on debut, crafting a composed 39 off 35 balls to take India home at 116/6. It was an impressive debut from Niki Prasad!
4:40 PM IST Gwanzura stuns India's top order - Chasing 115, India walked into an unexpected storm as Zimbabwe's bowlers dominated the powerplay. Nyasha Gwanzura struck twice in her opening over to dismiss Smriti Mandhana and Anushka Sharma, and Michelle Mavunga followed up with a brilliant wicket-maiden to remove Harmanpreet Kaur. Gwanzura then grabbed a sharp return catch off her own bowling to send back Shafali Verma on her way to figures of 3/18, leaving the Indian dugout stunned at 19/4 inside four overs.
4:40 PM IST Ndhlovu and Mayers guide Zimbabwe to 114/5 - Asked to bat first, Zimbabwe showed great fight to play out their 20 overs and post 114/5 after losing Beloved Biza in the very first over to Kranti Gaud. Opener Kelis Ndhlovu led the recovery with a brisk 42 off 44 balls and shared a 53-run partnership with Modester Mupachikwa, though 13 straight dot balls eventually brought her downfall against Arundhati Reddy. Sharne Mayers then carried the innings with a fine 43 off 33 balls, but India's bowlers kept the total modest thanks to superb spells from Nandani Sharma (2/11) and Shree Charani (1/14) alongside a tidy four-over stint from Deepti Sharma (0/22).
4:38 PM IST Mandhana era begins with a win! The Smriti Mandhana captaincy era kicks off on a winning note in Raipur as the Women in Blue defeat Zimbabwe by four wickets with 26 balls to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. Despite an early scare, India wrapped up a comfortable victory in 15.4 overs once their middle order settled in. The Lady Chevrons fought hard, but they could have done better by avoiding the middle-overs batting slowdown to add 15-20 extra runs and keeping their bowling lines tight after the powerplay instead of leaking easy boundaries.
End of over 15.45 runs
IND-W: 116/6CRR: 7.40
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15.4

Tendai Makusha to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

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FOUR! Supreme shot! Angling in, on off, Niki Prasad picks it well and times it firmly down the ground for a boundary. India Women win by 4 wickets!

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15.3

Tendai Makusha to Niki Prasad, no run

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Back of a length, on off, Niki Prasad slaps it to cover.

0
15.2

Tendai Makusha to Niki Prasad, no run

Nice and full, down the leg side, Niki Prasad looks to flick it but misses. No wide called as the ball was inside the guide line on the leg side.

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15.1

Tendai Makusha to Arundhati Reddy, 1 run

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Angling in, on off, Arundhati Reddy tucks it to mid on for a single.

End of over 158 runs
IND-W: 111/6CRR: 7.40RRR: 0.80
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14.6

Beloved Biza to Arundhati Reddy, 1 run

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Full and straight, Arundhati Reddy sweeps it to square leg for a single.

4:32 PM IST Arundhati Reddy walks in to bat now.
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14.5

Beloved Biza to Richa Ghosh, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Beloved Biza gets a wicket now. Fullish, on off, Richa Ghosh gets low and looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Nyasha Gwanzura moves forward and takes a good catch. Richa Ghosh walks back into the pavilion.

0
14.4

Beloved Biza to Richa Ghosh, no run

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Shortish, on off, Richa Ghosh looks to slap it but gets an inside edge onto her pads.

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14.3

Beloved Biza to Richa Ghosh, 6 runs

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SIX! India Women are just one big shot away from the victory now! Fullish, on middle, Richa Ghosh frees her arms and tonks it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

0
14.2

Beloved Biza to Richa Ghosh, no run

Beaten! Slower one, outside off, Richa Ghosh looks to cut it but misses.

1
14.1

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Fullish, on off, Niki Prasad knocks it to mid on for a single.

End of over 143 runs
IND-W: 103/5CRR: 7.36RRR: 2
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13.6

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Flatter, outside off, Niki Prasad cuts it to point for one more.

1
13.5

Olinder Chare to Richa Ghosh, 1 run

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Fullish, on off, Richa Ghosh drives it to cover for a single.

4:27 PM IST Richa Ghosh walks in to bat now.
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13.4

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Deepti Sharma falls on 49. Full, on leg, Deepti Sharma looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball goes straight in the hands of Sharne Mayers who takes a good catch over her head. An excellent innings from Deepti comes to an end.

0
13.3

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Nice and full, on leg, Deepti Sharma sweeps it to backward square leg.

1
13.2

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Tossed up, on off, Niki Prasad knocks it down the ground for a single.

0
13.1

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, no run

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Quicker, on off, Niki Prasad blocks it back to the bowler.

End of over 135 runs
IND-W: 100/4CRR: 7.69RRR: 2.14
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Niki Prasad:32 (28)
Beloved Biza:3-0-19-0
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12.6

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, no run

Tossed up, on middle, Deepti Sharma blocks it back to the bowler.

1
12.5

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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100 comes up for India Women in the 13th over! Fullish, on off, Niki Prasad flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

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12.4

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Fullish, on off, Deepti Sharma knocks it down the ground for a single. She moves to 49 now.

1
12.3

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Tossed up, on off, Niki Prasad guides it to short third for a single.

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12.2

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Slower one, on leg, Deepti Sharma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

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12.1

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Fullish, on off, Niki Prasad sweeps it through square leg for a single.

End of over 1214 runs
IND-W: 95/4CRR: 7.92RRR: 2.50
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11.6

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! Sharma moves to 47 now! Nice and full, outside off, Deepti Sharma reaches out to it and slashes it through backward point for a boundary. Just 20 more runs needed now.

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11.5

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Too full, outside off, Deepti Sharma leaves it alone.

4
11.4

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! Deepti Sharma looks in a hurry now! Fullish, outside off, Deepti Sharma gets down on one knee and sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

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11.3

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Angling in, on off, Niki Prasad drives it through covers for a single.

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11.2

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Nice and full, on leg, Deepti Sharma flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

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11.1

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

FOUR! That's a quality shot! Fullish, on middle and leg, Deepti Sharma picks it well and flicks it through mid-wicket as the ball races away to the fence.

End of over 117 runs
IND-W: 81/4CRR: 7.36RRR: 3.77
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Niki Prasad:28 (24)
Beloved Biza:2-0-14-0
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10.6

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Too full, on off, Deepti Sharma eases it down the ground for a single.

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10.5

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

Tossed up, on off, Niki Prasad eases it to mid off for a single.

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10.4

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, no run

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A bit short, on off, Niki Prasad blocks it back to the bowler.

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10.3

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

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FOUR! Edgy! Short, outside off, Niki Prasad looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball goes through short third for a boundary.

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10.2

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Fullish, outside off, Deepti Sharma eases it to cover for a single.

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10.1

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Tossed up, on off, Deepti Sharma taps it to mid on.

4:12 PM IST DRINKS! India Women are 74/4 at the halfway stage of the second innings. They need 41 more runs in the remaining 60 balls now. The duo of Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad have pulled things back in India Women's favour now and they will try to finish this now. Zimbabwe Women need wickets in quick succession to get back into the game. Let's see how it goes...
End of over 1015 runs
IND-W: 74/4CRR: 7.40RRR: 4.10
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Niki Prasad:23 (21)
Olinder Chare:2-0-20-0
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9.6

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Short, on off, Deepti Sharma knocks it through mid off for a single.

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9.5

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR MORE! Deepti Sharma is putting on a show here! Short, on off, Deepti Sharma picks it well and knocks it through mid off for a boundary.

4
9.4

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

FOUR! That's a poor delivery again! A full toss, on off, Deepti Sharma goes down on one knee and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary. A 50-run partnership comes up between this duo now.

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9.3

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Flatter, outside off, Niki Prasad eases it to cover for a single.

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9.2

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Errs it down the leg side, Niki Prasad uses the pace of the ball and helps it through fine leg for a boundary.

1
9.1

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Tossed up, on off, Deepti Sharma chips it on the bounce towards long on for a single.

End of over 97 runs
IND-W: 59/4CRR: 6.56RRR: 5.09
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Niki Prasad:18 (19)
Beloved Biza:1-0-7-0
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8.6

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Much fuller, on off, Deepti Sharma knocks it down the ground for a single.

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8.5

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Nice and full, on off, Niki Prasad looks to sweep it but edges it over short third for a single.

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8.4

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, no run

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Quicker, on off, Niki Prasad drives it to mid off.

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8.3

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

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FOUR! That's a brilliant shot! Drops it short, on off, Niki Prasad makes room and slaps it through covers for a boundary.

0
8.2

Beloved Biza to Niki Prasad, no run

Flighted up, on leg, Niki Prasad flicks it to mid-wicket.

1
8.1

Beloved Biza to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

Tossed up, outside off, Deepti Sharma drives it through covers for a single.

4:01 PM IST India Women need 63 runs in 72 balls now. Beloved Biza comes into the attack now.
End of over 85 runs
IND-W: 52/4CRR: 6.50RRR: 5.25
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7.6

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Flatter, on off, Deepti Sharma eases it to mid off for one more.

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7.5

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

Fullish, outside off, Niki Prasad knocks it through mid off for a single.

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7.4

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Tossed up, on leg, Deepti Sharma taps it to mid on for a single.

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7.3

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, no run

Flatter, on off, Deepti Sharma blocks it to the right of the bowler.

1
7.2

Olinder Chare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Tossed up, on leg, Niki Prasad flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

1
7.1

Olinder Chare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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A bit short, on off, Deepti Sharma knocks it to mid on for a single.

End of over 710 runs
IND-W: 47/4CRR: 6.71RRR: 5.23
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6.6

Francisca Chipare to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Much fuller, on off, Deepti Sharma eases it to cover for a single.

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6.5

Francisca Chipare to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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Angling in, on off, Niki Prasad knocks it through mid on for a single.

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6.4

Francisca Chipare to Niki Prasad, no run

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Fullish, on leg, Niki Prasad flicks it to mid-wicket.

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6.3

Francisca Chipare to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

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FOUR! Just a push! Fullish, outside off, Niki Prasad leans on and times it perfectly through extra covers for a boundary.

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6.2

Francisca Chipare to Niki Prasad, no run

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A tad fuller, on off, Niki Prasad eases it to mid off.

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6.1

Francisca Chipare to Niki Prasad, 4 runs

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FOUR! Through the gap! A touch short, on the stumps, Niki Prasad rocks back and pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

3:52 PM IST India Women are 37/4 at the end of Powerplay. Francisca Chipare comes into the attack now.
End of over 610 runs
IND-W: 37/4CRR: 6.17RRR: 5.57
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5.6

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! Deepti Sharma is not holding back! Flighted up, on leg, Deepti moves forward and chips it over mid on for a boundary.

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5.5

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Flatter, on off, Deepti Sharma taps it to mid off.

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5.4

Nyasha Gwanzura to Niki Prasad, 1 run

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In the air, safe! Flatter, on off, Niki Prasad looks to sweep it but gets a top edge. The ball goes in the air and lands safely at mid on. They collect a single.

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5.3

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Short, on leg, Deepti Sharma tugs it through square leg for a single.

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5.2

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! That's a confident shot! Flighted up, outside off, Deepti Sharma comes down the ground and chips it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

0
5.1

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Fullish, on middle, Deepti Sharma eases it back to the bowler.

End of over 55 runs
IND-W: 27/4CRR: 5.40RRR: 5.86
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4.6

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

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Excellent over from Michelle Mavunga despite the boundary. Good length, on off, Niki Prasad taps it to mid on.

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4.5

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

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Angling in, on off, Niki Prasad punches it to point.

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4.4

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Slower one, on off, Deepti Sharma eases it to cover for a single.

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4.3

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, no run

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Good length, on off, Deepti Sharma punches it to cover.

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4.2

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, no run

Shaping away, on off, Deepti Sharma blocks it to mid off.

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4.1

Michelle Mavunga to Deepti Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! That will ease some pressure! Back of a length, on leg, Deepti Sharma picks it well and pulls it over square leg for a boundary.

End of over 43 runs
IND-W: 22/4CRR: 5.50RRR: 5.81
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3.6

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Shortish, on leg, Deepti Sharma knocks it to mid on for another run.

1
3.5

Nyasha Gwanzura to Niki Prasad, 1 run

A bit short, on off, Niki Prasad eases it to mid on for one more. That is Prasad's first run in international cricket.

1
3.4

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, 1 run

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Tossed up, on leg, Deepti Sharma taps it to mid on for a single.

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3.3

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, no run

Flatter, on off, Deepti Sharma stabs it back to the bowler.

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3.2

Nyasha Gwanzura to Deepti Sharma, no run

Fullish, on leg, Deepti Sharma flicks it to mid-wicket.

3:40 PM IST Deepti Sharma walks in to bat now.
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3.1

Nyasha Gwanzura to Shafali Verma, no run

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! What is happening here? Nyasha Gwanzura gets her third wicket. Flatter, on off, Shafali Verma moves forward and looks to drill it down the ground. Doesn't connect well as the ball carries to the right of the bowler, Nyasha Gwanzura who dives to that side and completes the catch.

3:38 PM IST Mavunga starts with a wicket-maiden.
End of over 30 run
IND-W: 19/3CRR: 6.33RRR: 5.64
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2.6

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

A wicket-maiden from Michelle Mavunga! Fullish, on middle, Niki Prasad stabs it to mid on.

0
2.5

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

Beaten! Back of a length, outside off, Niki Prasad tries to punch it but misses.

0
2.4

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

Angling in, on off, Niki Prasad pushes it to point.

0
2.3

Michelle Mavunga to Niki Prasad, no run

Fullish, outside off, Niki Prasad looks to play at it but misses.

3:35 PM IST Zimbabwe Women get their third wicket. Niki Prasad walks in to bat now.
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2.2

Michelle Mavunga to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Michelle Mavunga gets a wicket now. Fullish and on leg, Harmanpreet Kaur looks to flick it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes straight in the hands of Nyasha Gwanzura at mid-wicket who completes the catch. Zimbabwe are on top here.

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2.1

Michelle Mavunga to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

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Fullish, angling in, Harmanpreet Kaur blocks it to mid-wicket.

3:33 PM IST A dream start for Nyasha Gwanzura. She has picked up two wickets in her first over. Michelle Mavunga comes into the attack now.
End of over 25 runs
IND-W: 19/2CRR: 9.50RRR: 5.33
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1.6

Nyasha Gwanzura to Harmanpreet Kaur, 1 run

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A bit short, on off, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it through covers for a single.

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1.5

Nyasha Gwanzura to Harmanpreet Kaur, no run

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Swing and a miss! Flatter, outside off, Harmanpreet Kaur has a waft at it but misses.

3:32 PM IST Harmanpreet Kaur walks in to bat now.
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1.4

Nyasha Gwanzura to Anushka Sharma, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! Nyasha Gwanzura gets another wicket. Short and outside off, Anushka Sharma looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards point where Kelis Ndhlovu comes the catch. Out of nowhere, Nyasha Gwanzura has two wickets in her first over

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1.3

Nyasha Gwanzura to Anushka Sharma, 4 runs

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FOUR! That's a confident shot! Short and wide, Anushka Sharma stays back and cuts it through point for a boundary to get off the mark.

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1.2

Nyasha Gwanzura to Anushka Sharma, no run

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Fullish, on off, Anushka Sharma taps it to cover.

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1.1

Nyasha Gwanzura to Smriti Mandhana, no run

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OUT! TAKEN! That's a soft dismissal! Nyasha Gwanzura drops it short, on off, Smriti Mandhana rocks back and looks to help it over short fine leg. Gets a top edge as the ball lobs towards backward point where Tendai Makusha takes an easy catch. Gwanzura strikes first ball and it's the big wicket of the Indian captain. Anushka Sharma walks in to bat now.

3:28 PM IST What a start from the Indian openers. 14 runs coming off it. Nyasha Gwanzura to share the attack.
End of over 114 runs
IND-W: 14/0CRR: 14.00RRR: 5.31
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  • WD
  • 4
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
4
0.6

Tendai Makusha to Shafali Verma, 4 runs

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FOUR! Shafali Verma gets off the mark in style! Much fuller, outside off, Shafali Verma reaches out to it and drills it through point for a boundary.

1
0.5

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, 1 run

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Fullish, on off, Smriti Mandhana taps it to extra cover for a single.

4
0.4

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, 4 runs

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FOUR MORE! Back-to-back boundaries from Smriti Mandhana! Fullish, outside off, Smriti looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The fielder dives to her right near the fence but fails to stop the boundary.

4
0.3

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, 4 runs

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FOUR! Smriti Mandhana gets off the mark with a boundary. Back of a length, on leg, Smriti Mandhana swivels and pulls it magnificently through mid-wicket for a boundary.

WD
0.3

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, 1 run

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Wide! Sways it down the leg side, Smriti Mandhana looks to flick it but misses.

0
0.2

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, no run

Another dot. Fullish, on off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it to mid off.

0
0.1

Tendai Makusha to Smriti Mandhana, no run

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Tendai Makusha starts with a dot. Good length, on off, shaping away. Smriti Mandhana blocks it back to the bowler.

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Match Details

Venue
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Toss
India Women, elected to field
Series
Zimbabwe Women in India, 3 T20I Series, 2026
Series Period
16 Oct 2026 - 20 Oct 2026
Match Day
16 Oct 2026 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Anna Harris (ENG), Vrinda Rathi (IND) and Narayanan Janani (IND)
Match Referee
GS Lakshmi (IND)
Streaming Platform
JioHotstar
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports