IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Review: Harmanpreet, Deepti Tons Seal Series 2-0 in Vadodara
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Review: Harmanpreet, Deepti Tons Seal Series 2-0 in Vadodara
India Women produced a commanding all-round performance to seal the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with a game to spare, registering a massive 121-run victory in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Twin centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur (126) and Deepti Sharma (106*) powered the hosts to a mammoth 328/6, before a four-wicket haul from young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma (4/39) dismantled Zimbabwe for 207 in 48.5 overs. The win gives Smriti Mandhana her first series victory as full-time ODI captain. Here is the complete review.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both scored centuries to set up India’s massive win.
Key Takeaways – A Record-Breaking Day
- 🏏 Twin Centuries: Harmanpreet Kaur (126 off 121) and Deepti Sharma (106* off 86) became the first pair to score centuries in the same innings for India Women in ODIs.Source: ESPNcricinfo
- ⭐ Record 5th-Wicket Stand: Their 153-run partnership off 138 balls is now India’s highest for the fifth wicket in women’s ODIs.Source: Times of India
- 🔥 Vaishnavi’s Four-For: In only her second ODI, young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma took 4/39 in 10 overs, breaking the back of Zimbabwe’s chase.Source: ESPNcricinfo
- 💪 Deepti’s All-Round Show: After her century, Deepti also took 3/32 in nine overs to complete a memorable Player of the Match performance.Source: Times of India
- 🎯 Mandhana’s First Series Win: The victory handed Smriti Mandhana her first ODI series win as India’s full-time captain.Source: ESPNcricinfo
📋 Match Overview
- Match: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI, Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026
- Date: October 25, 2026 (Sunday)
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
- Toss: India Women won the toss and elected to bat firstSource: ESPNcricinfo
- Result: India Women won by 121 runs
- Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (126 off 121 balls)Source: ESPNcricinfo
- Series: India Women won the 3-match series 2-0
📊 Full Scorecard – IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI
🇮🇳 India Women – 328/6 (50 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (c) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Pratika Rawal | 61 | 67 | 4 | 2 | 91.04 |
| Shafali Verma | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 126 | 121 | 15 | 0 | 104.13 |
| Tejal Hasabnis | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 |
| Deepti Sharma | 106* | 86 | 15 | 0 | 123.25 |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 6* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
Extras: 17 (lb 2, w 15) · Total: 328/6 (RR: 6.56) · Fall of wickets: 1-1 (Mandhana, 0.3 ov), 2-19 (Shafali, 2.5 ov), 3-143 (Rawal, 22.3 ov), 4-149 (Hasabnis, 24.2 ov), 5-302 (Harmanpreet, 46.5 ov), 6-305 (Ghosh, 47.4 ov)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomvelo Sibanda | 10 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 3.80 |
| Olinder Chare | 10 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Tendai Makusha | 10 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 7.20 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Michelle Mavunga | 10 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 7.30 |
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Women – 207 all out (48.5 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loryn Phiri | 12 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Modester Mupachikwa (wk) | 49 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | 46 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 85.18 |
| Beloved Biza | 20 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Sharne Mayers | 23 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 57.50 |
| Chiedza Dhururu | 12 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 42.85 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 55.00 |
| Michelle Mavunga | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Olinder Chare | 2* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Extras: 26 (lb 2, w 24) · Total: 207 all out (RR: 4.24) · Fall of wickets: 1-23 (Phiri, 5.2 ov), 2-92 (Mupachikwa, 22.1 ov), 3-109 (Mugeri-Tiripano, 26.3 ov), 4-147 (Biza, 35.4 ov), 5-174 (Mayers, 41.2 ov), 6-195 (Dhururu, 45.1 ov), 7-196 (Gwanzura, 45.4 ov), 8-204 (Mavunga, 47.2 ov), 9-207 (Sibanda, 48.3 ov), 10-207 (Makusha, 48.5 ov)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇮🇳 India Women Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 10 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 3.90 |
| Deepti Sharma | 9 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 3.55 |
| Amanjot Kaur | 7 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 4.42 |
| Jintimani Kalita | 9.5 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 3.86 |
| Sayali Satghare | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.42 |
| Shafali Verma | 6 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 5.66 |
📝 Match Report – How India Dominated
Early Wobble and a Record Recovery
India won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings got off to a disastrous start. Smriti Mandhana fell for a duck in the opening over, and Shafali Verma followed soon after, leaving the hosts reeling at 19/2. Pratika Rawal, fresh from a century in the first ODI, steadied the ship with a composed 61 off 67 balls.Source: Times of India
Rawal shared a 124-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur, who played the role of the anchor to perfection. After Rawal fell, Tejal Hasabnis departed cheaply, bringing Deepti Sharma to the crease at 149/4. What followed was a masterclass in ODI batting. Harmanpreet (126) and Deepti (106*) added a record 153 runs for the fifth wicket off just 138 balls, completely demoralizing the Zimbabwe bowling attack. Their partnership took India to a commanding 328/6.Source: ESPNcricinfo
Vaishnavi’s Spin Web
Chasing 329, Zimbabwe put up a much better fight than in the first ODI. Modester Mupachikwa (49) and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (46) added 69 runs for the second wicket, giving the visitors some hope. However, young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma had other ideas. In only her second ODI, she produced a match-winning spell of 4/39, breaking the back of Zimbabwe’s middle order.Source: ESPNcricinfo
Deepti Sharma, continuing her dream day, chipped in with 3/32 as Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Jintimani Kalita claimed the final wicket, her maiden international scalp, to seal a comprehensive 121-run victory.Source: Times of India
⭐ Key Performances
📖 Records & Milestones
- First Pair of Centuries in an Innings for India Women: Harmanpreet and Deepti became the first Indian pair to score centuries in the same ODI innings.Source: ESPNcricinfo
- Highest 5th-Wicket Partnership for India: Their 153-run stand is now India’s highest for the fifth wicket in women’s ODIs.Source: Times of India
- Deepti’s Second ODI Century: Her 106* was her second ODI hundred, coming nine years after her first.Source: Sportstar
- Mandhana’s First Series Win as Captain: Smriti Mandhana secured her first ODI series victory as India’s full-time captain.Source: ESPNcricinfo
🗣️ Expert Reactions – What They Said
“A restrained, almost serene Harmanpreet played the craftsman while Deepti played the destroyer as they laid the foundations of India’s 121-run win.”
— Sportstar
“Harmanpreet and Deepti’s partnership was the difference. They took the game away from Zimbabwe in the middle overs. Vaishnavi then finished the job with the ball.”
— ESPNcricinfo analyst
🗣️ Senior Journalist’s Verdict – A Complete Team Performance
My Take: This Was a Statement Series Win
After a shaky start at 19/2, India could have crumbled. Instead, they produced a batting masterclass. Harmanpreet Kaur’s 126 was an innings of the highest quality, mixing caution with aggression. Deepti Sharma’s 106* was a brutal counter-attack, and their record 153-run partnership broke Zimbabwe’s spirit.
With the ball, Vaishnavi Sharma was the revelation. The young spinner, playing only her second ODI, showed maturity beyond her years. Deepti’s all-round brilliance and Mandhana’s captaincy sealed the deal. This series win is a perfect start to Mandhana’s era as full-time captain.
— CricLive Editorial Team
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