IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I Results

4:27 PM IST Two done, one left - India have bossed up the T20I series with a game to spare, leading by 2-0. It was a far sharper performance from the hosts, who proved too hot to handle for the Lady Chevrons. For Nkomo and her group, there is little to lose and plenty to learn from taking on one of the top-ranked sides in the world. Moving into the next one, Zimbabwe will want to improve in every department, but above all, their batting needs to click as a unit, with contributions across the order rather than one or two players carrying the load. The third and final T20I will be played in Raipur itself, on Tuesday, 20th October. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT (7 pm IST). But our build-up begins in advance, so do join for that as well. Until then, we signoff from here. CIAO!

4:27 PM IST Two done, one left - India have bossed up the T20I series with a game to spare, leading by 2-0. It was a far sharper performance from the hosts, who proved too hot to handle for the Lady Chevrons. For Nkomo and her group, there is little to lose and plenty to learn from taking on one of the top-ranked sides in the world. Moving into the next one, Zimbabwe will want to improve in every department, but above all, their batting needs to click as a unit, with contributions across the order rather than one or two players carrying the load. The third and final T20I will be played in Raipur itself, on Tuesday, 20th October. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT (7 pm IST). But our build-up begins in advance, so do join for that as well. Until then, we signoff from here. CIAO!

4:23 PM IST The victorious Indian captain - Smriti Mandhana is all smiles as she walks up to have a chat with Anjum Chopra. Calls it a good outing, singling out the bowlers, who were right on the mark. They were far better than in the first game, she says, executing the slower balls and yorkers really well. She singles out Deepti, Shree and Niki, with Niki striking twice on her bowling debut. She does see room to improve in the field, though. Admits that their catching could have been better today, and that is something India can criticise themselves for. On the plan to bowl fuller, she explains that the team discussed it after the first game, having seen Zimbabwe bat. Adds that the plans only work if you execute them, and today the bowlers did. On the chase, Mandhana says Shafali was doing her thing, hitting hard in the Powerplay, and she was happy to hand her the strike. Notes that she took on her own chances when they came, and that is the brand of cricket India loves to play and will keep playing.

4:23 PM IST The victorious Indian captain - Smriti Mandhana is all smiles as she walks up to have a chat with Anjum Chopra. Calls it a good outing, singling out the bowlers, who were right on the mark. They were far better than in the first game, she says, executing the slower balls and yorkers really well. She singles out Deepti, Shree and Niki, with Niki striking twice on her bowling debut. She does see room to improve in the field, though. Admits that their catching could have been better today, and that is something India can criticise themselves for. On the plan to bowl fuller, she explains that the team discussed it after the first game, having seen Zimbabwe bat. Adds that the plans only work if you execute them, and today the bowlers did. On the chase, Mandhana says Shafali was doing her thing, hitting hard in the Powerplay, and she was happy to hand her the strike. Notes that she took on her own chances when they came, and that is the brand of cricket India loves to play and will keep playing.

4:22 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shafali Verma takes home the award for her blistering 55 off just 25 balls, which included six fours and four towering sixes. Starts by saying that the shots she is trying to hit are coming off, and she is just happy she could execute them. She admits she couldn’t sleep after the way she got out in the last game. Falling to an off-spinner as a right-hander was not the right way to go, she says, so today she tried to bend a little, time the ball better and take a single when a boundary wasn’t on. When asked about her favorite shot of the day, she points to the one she hit off the cover against the pacers in the second or third over, which gave her a lot of confidence. She also speaks about her long-term work. Details that when she was back home in 2025, she sat down and thought about what she could improve, and consistency stood out. She adds that she studied the Australian batters to see what they were doing to get better.

4:22 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Shafali Verma takes home the award for her blistering 55 off just 25 balls, which included six fours and four towering sixes. Starts by saying that the shots she is trying to hit are coming off, and she is just happy she could execute them. She admits she couldn’t sleep after the way she got out in the last game. Falling to an off-spinner as a right-hander was not the right way to go, she says, so today she tried to bend a little, time the ball better and take a single when a boundary wasn’t on. When asked about her favorite shot of the day, she points to the one she hit off the cover against the pacers in the second or third over, which gave her a lot of confidence. She also speaks about her long-term work. Details that when she was back home in 2025, she sat down and thought about what she could improve, and consistency stood out. She adds that she studied the Australian batters to see what they were doing to get better.