India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to seal the three-match series 2-0 with one match still to play. After winning the toss and choosing to bat, India recovered from a difficult start to post 328 for 6, before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs in a performance built on two outstanding centuries and disciplined spin bowling.
Harmanpreet Kaur led the recovery with 126 off 121 balls, her eighth ODI hundred, while Deepti Sharma finished unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls. Their record 153-run fifth-wicket partnership turned the match after India had slipped to 19 for 2, and it followed India’s nine-wicket win in the series opener, described in the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI recap.
Match Summary
| Team / Detail | Scorecard |
| India Women | 328/6 (50 overs) – Harmanpreet Kaur 126 (121), Deepti Sharma 106* (86), Pratika Rawal 61 (67) |
| Zimbabwe Women | 207 (48.5 overs) – Modester Mupachikwa 49, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 46, Beloved Biza 34 |
| Bowling | Vaishnavi Sharma 4/39, Deepti Sharma 3/32, Nomvelo Sibanda 2/38 |
| Result | India Women won by 121 runs |
| Player of the Match | Harmanpreet Kaur |
How the Match Unfolded
India’s innings began in the worst possible way. Captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a duck and Shafali Verma made only 8, leaving India at 19 for 2 and in need of a calm, substantial response. Before the match, the build-up, squads and viewing details were covered in the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI preview.
Pratika Rawal provided the first part of the answer, scoring 61 off 67 balls and adding 124 runs for the third wicket with Harmanpreet Kaur. That stand steadied India and changed the tempo of the innings, allowing the captain to build a platform from which the later acceleration became possible. Harmanpreet reached her eighth ODI hundred with 15 fours in a 126 off 121 balls, combining control with timely boundaries.
The decisive passage came after that, when Harmanpreet and Deepti Sharma added a record 153 runs for the fifth wicket for India Women in ODIs. Deepti was especially strong late in the innings, finishing unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls with 15 fours, and India closed on 328 for 6. Zimbabwe’s chase then found resistance from Modester Mupachikwa, who made 49, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, who made 46, and Beloved Biza, who made 34, but the required rate and India’s spin pressure proved too much, and the visitors were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs.
Key Performances
- Harmanpreet Kaur, 126 off 121 balls: the captain’s eighth ODI hundred, hit with 15 fours, anchored the recovery and earned her the Player of the Match award.
- Deepti Sharma, 106 not out off 86 balls and 3 for 32: a complete all-round performance, with 15 fours in her unbeaten hundred and key wickets in the chase.
- Pratika Rawal, 61 off 67 balls: a calm, important innings at 19 for 2, including the 124-run third-wicket stand that restored India’s control.
- Vaishnavi Sharma, 4 for 39: a maiden ODI four-wicket haul in only her second ODI, with Jintimani Kalita taking 1 for 34 in support as India’s spin took control.
- Zimbabwe’s resistance: Modester Mupachikwa made 49, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 and Beloved Biza made 34, while Nomvelo Sibanda took 2 for 38 with the ball.
What It Means
Sealing the series 2-0 with a match to spare is a clear statement from India, and it was also Smriti Mandhana’s first series win as full-time ODI captain. The result mattered for more than the scoreline, because it came after an early collapse and was built on contributions from the middle order, the lower middle order and the spin attack, rather than on one player alone. That depth is exactly what a team wants in a home series, and it gives the coaching staff confidence in the squad’s balance.
With the series already won, the final ODI becomes a chance to experiment while still aiming for a clean sweep. India can test combinations, give opportunities to players on the edge of the side and keep the winning habits formed in Vadodara, while Zimbabwe will look for a consolation win and more consistency from their leading batters.
FAQs
What was the result of the 2nd ODI?
India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs at Vadodara, scoring 328 for 6 before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Harmanpreet Kaur, for her 126 off 121 balls, her eighth ODI hundred.
Who scored centuries in the match?
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 off 121 balls and Deepti Sharma scored an unbeaten 106 off 86 balls.
What was the record partnership?
Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma added a record 153 runs for the fifth wicket for India Women in ODIs.
Who took the most wickets in the match?
Vaishnavi Sharma took the most wickets, with 4 for 39, ahead of Deepti Sharma with 3 for 32.
What is the series score and what is next?
India lead the series 2-0 with one match left. The final ODI is the chance to experiment and aim for a clean sweep, while Zimbabwe will target a consolation win.
Conclusion
In short, this was a complete team performance built on two centuries, a record partnership and a disciplined spin attack. India recovered from 19 for 2, posted a commanding 328 for 6 and sealed the series 2-0 with a 121-run win, leaving the final ODI as a chance to finish the job in style.
For the full scorecard and match details, see the ESPNcricinfo match report.
