The Zimbabwe Women vs India Women match scoreboard for the first T20I on October 16, 2026, shows India winning by four wickets in Raipur. Zimbabwe Women scored 114/5 in 20 overs, and India Women reached 116/6 in 15.4 overs to complete the chase. Deepti Sharma top-scored for India with 49 runs, while Niki Prasad remained unbeaten on 39. For Zimbabwe, Sharne Mayers made 43 not out, and Kelis Ndhlovu scored 42.
India’s victory came after an early batting collapse left the team at 19/4. Deepti and debutant Niki then combined for an 82-run partnership that brought India back into the contest. The result gave India a 1–0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Zimbabwe Women vs India Women Match Scoreboard
The first T20I took place at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on October 16, 2026. India won the toss and elected to field, restricting Zimbabwe to 114/5 before completing the chase in 15.4 overs.
| Match detail | Information |
| Match | 1st T20I |
| Date | October 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Raipur, India |
| Zimbabwe Women | 114/5 (20 overs) |
| India Women | 116/6 (15.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 wickets |
| Series score | India leads 1–0 |
Zimbabwe’s innings was built around Ndhlovu and Mayers, while India relied on a recovery partnership after losing four early wickets. The final scores show how a relatively modest target became a competitive chase before India secured the win.
Zimbabwe Women Batting Scorecard
Zimbabwe finished with 114 runs for five wickets in its allotted 20 overs. Ndhlovu helped stabilize the innings after an early dismissal, while Mayers provided the strongest finish with an unbeaten contribution of 43.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Kelis Ndhlovu | b Arundhati Reddy | 42 | 44 | 6 | 0 |
| Beloved Biza | lbw b Kranti Gaud | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Modester Mupachikwa | c & b Sree Charani | 16 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| Sharne Mayers | Not out | 43 | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | st Richa Ghosh b Nandani Sharma | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Michelle Mavunga | st Richa Ghosh b Nandani Sharma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | Not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | — | 3 | — | — | — |
| Total | 5 wickets | 114 | 20 overs |
Zimbabwe’s total included one leg bye and two wides. Mayers scored at a brisk rate, striking four fours and two sixes, while Ndhlovu contributed six boundaries. Their performances gave Zimbabwe a platform, although the team struggled to build enough momentum for a substantially larger total.
India’s bowlers shared the wickets. Nandani Sharma claimed two, while Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, and Sree Charani took one each. The attack kept Zimbabwe to 114, setting India a target of 115 runs.
India Women Batting Scorecard
India’s chase began poorly, with the top order losing four wickets for just 19 runs. Nyasha Gwanzura took three early wickets, putting Zimbabwe in a strong position to defend the target. Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad then steadied the innings with a crucial partnership.
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Smriti Mandhana | c Tendai Makusha b Nyasha Gwanzura | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Shafali Verma | c & b Nyasha Gwanzura | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Anushka Sharma | c Kelis Ndhlovu b Nyasha Gwanzura | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | c Nyasha Gwanzura b Michelle Mavunga | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Niki Prasad | Not out | 39 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| Deepti Sharma | c Sharne Mayers b Olinder Chare | 49 | 37 | 8 | 0 |
| Richa Ghosh | c Nyasha Gwanzura b Beloved Biza | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Arundhati Reddy | Not out | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Total | 6 wickets | 116 | 15.4 overs |
Deepti’s 49 from 37 balls included eight fours. Niki scored 39 from 35 deliveries, striking six fours and remaining unbeaten. Together, they added 82 runs and shifted the match back toward India after the early collapse.
Deepti fell seven runs short of a half-century, but her contribution was central to the chase. Niki’s composed debut performance helped India finish the job without needing all 20 overs.
Zimbabwe Women vs India Women Bowling Figures
Zimbabwe’s bowlers made India work for the victory. Gwanzura was the standout performer with three wickets, while Mavunga and Olinder Chare also took important wickets during the innings.
| Zimbabwe bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Tendai Makusha | 1.4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 11.40 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | 3 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Michelle Mavunga | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 |
| Francisca Chipare | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Olinder Chare | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 |
| Beloved Biza | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
Gwanzura’s three wickets reduced India to 19/4 and created a realistic chance of an upset. Mavunga dismissed Harmanpreet Kaur, while Chare removed Deepti after her valuable innings. However, the runs already scored by Deepti and Niki proved enough to put India within reach of victory.
India Women Bowling Figures
India’s bowling performance restricted Zimbabwe to 114/5, with Nandani Sharma leading the wicket tally. The attack also prevented Zimbabwe’s set batters from turning their starts into a larger total.
| India bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Kranti Gaud | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Nandani Sharma | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 2.75 |
| Shafali Verma | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.66 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Sree Charani | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.50 |
Nandani was especially economical, conceding only 11 runs in four overs while taking two wickets. Sree Charani also kept the scoring under control, conceding 14 runs in four overs. These contributions helped India restrict Zimbabwe to a target its batting lineup could eventually chase.
Match Result and Key Highlights
India Women won the first T20I by four wickets, reaching 116/6 in 15.4 overs after Zimbabwe had posted 114/5. The match turned on the contrast between India’s early collapse and its middle-order recovery.
- Highest score for Zimbabwe: Sharne Mayers, 43 not out.
- Other leading Zimbabwe batter: Kelis Ndhlovu, 42.
- Highest score for India: Deepti Sharma, 49.
- Important partnership: Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad added 82 runs.
- Leading wicket-taker for Zimbabwe: Nyasha Gwanzura, 3/18.
- Final result: India won by four wickets and took a 1–0 series lead.
The scoreboard captures a competitive opening match in which Zimbabwe’s bowling created pressure, but India’s recovery partnership ultimately decided the result.
When Is the Next Zimbabwe Women vs India Women Match?
The second T20I is scheduled for October 18, 2026, in Raipur, followed by the third match on October 20. These fixtures continue the three-match T20I series. The schedule should be checked again before the next match in case of any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Zimbabwe Women vs India Women match score?
Zimbabwe Women scored 114/5 in 20 overs. India Women finished on 116/6 in 15.4 overs and won by four wickets.
Who won the first T20I between Zimbabwe Women and India Women?
India Women won the match by four wickets on October 16, 2026, in Raipur, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
Who was Zimbabwe Women’s top scorer?
Sharne Mayers scored 43 not out from 33 balls. Kelis Ndhlovu also made 42 runs from 44 balls.
How many runs did Deepti Sharma score?
Deepti Sharma scored 49 runs from 37 balls, including eight fours. Her partnership with Niki Prasad helped India recover from 19/4.
How many wickets did Nyasha Gwanzura take?
Nyasha Gwanzura took three wickets for 18 runs in three overs, making her Zimbabwe’s leading wicket-taker.
What was Niki Prasad’s score?
Niki Prasad remained unbeaten on 39 from 35 balls, hitting six fours and playing a decisive role in India’s successful chase.
Where was the first T20I played?
The match was played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, India, on October 16, 2026.
