India women beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to seal T20I series in Raipur
The gist
India women's cricket team sealed its three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe with a nine-wicket win in Raipur.
It is Smriti Mandhana's first series as full-time captain, with a sweep still possible.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2026The first T20I was played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India won by four wickets in Mandhana's first game as full-time captain and the teams' first women's international meeting.
- Oct 18, 2026India won the second T20I in Raipur by nine wickets to seal the series, with Shafali Verma scoring 55 off 25 balls and Mandhana 47.
- Oct 20, 2026The third T20I in Raipur was scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start, with India seeking a clean sweep.