IND W vs ZIM W 1st ODI: Charani traps Chipo LBW as Zimbabwe lose second wicket

India enter the series as reigning ODI world champions, but their recent 50-over record offers a reminder that there is work to be done. Since their World Cup triumph in November 2025, India have played only three ODIs, including a 0-3 series defeat against Australia in March.

The Zimbabwe series provides an opportunity to regain rhythm, test combinations and build consistency in the format. With a new ICC Women's Championship cycle underway, every match carries added significance in the race for qualification.

Where to watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI

Match: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026

Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara

Start time: 2 PM IST

Toss: 1:30 PM IST

TV: Star Sports Network

Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website

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13:43 (IST) Oct 23

Zimbabwe Women (Playing XI) - Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Chiedza Dhururu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, Olinder Chare.

13:34 (IST) Oct 23

The captain of India Women - Smriti Mandhana says that they would have batted first as well, citing the good conditions. Adds that it is a good thing and now they will know what to chase. Informs that Jintimani Kalita is making her debut and says she is an exciting player and had a good India A series. Tells there are a few changes from the T20I side. Mandhana mentions that balancing between the two formats can be hard, but they have to adapt and reckons the team has some good practice sessions. Ends by saying that the only change here is that they played on black soil during the WPL but now it has gone back to red soil.

13:33 (IST) Oct 23

The stand-in skipper of Zimbabwe Women - Nomvelo Sibanda, on the decision to bat first, says they want to put runs on the board without scoreboard pressure and back their batters to do the job. On the absence of full-time captain Nkomo, Sibanda reveals that Josephine is carrying a slight niggle. On Zimbabwe's approach to the series, she stresses that they are looking to carry the positive momentum from the game Zimbabwe won last month into this series as well.

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13:31 (IST) Oct 23

TOSS - Zimbabwe Women have won the toss and elected to BAT first.

13:29 (IST) Oct 23

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live: Jemimah unavailable

However, Jemimah Rodrigues remains unavailable due to injury, leaving India to assess their middle-order options. Harmanpreet Kaur will be another key player to watch after finishing the final T20I with an unbeaten 91 off just 41 balls. The India vice-captain's aggressive approach could prove valuable as the hosts look to set the tone early in the series.

13:29 (IST) Oct 23

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live: India welcome back ODI specialists

India are expected to benefit from the return of several players suited to the demands of the longer format, including Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur and Pratika Rawal. Their inclusion should provide greater depth and flexibility across the batting and bowling departments.

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13:27 (IST) Oct 23

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live: Mandhana's captaincy debut in a crucial ODI phase

India enter the series as reigning ODI world champions, but their recent 50-over record offers a reminder that there is work to be done. Since their World Cup triumph in November 2025, India have played only three ODIs, including a 0-3 series defeat against Australia in March.

The Zimbabwe series provides an opportunity to regain rhythm, test combinations and build consistency in the format. With a new ICC Women's Championship cycle underway, every match carries added significance in the race for qualification.

Mandhana's leadership will be one of the major talking points. The experienced opener will have to balance her own batting responsibilities with the task of managing a squad that combines established international performers with players returning to the ODI setup.

13:27 (IST) Oct 23

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live: Smriti Mandhana begins full-time captaincy stint

The series also marks a significant milestone for Smriti Mandhana, who is set to take charge as India's full-time ODI captain. Having recorded four wins in four matches as a stand-in skipper, Mandhana will look to extend that run while guiding the team through the next phase of its ODI campaign.

13:26 (IST) Oct 23

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live: Hosts Aim to Continue Winning Run

India Women will look to carry their dominant form into the ODI format when they take on Zimbabwe Women in the first match of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday, October 23. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 PM IST, with the toss at 1:30 PM.

The hosts head into the series on the back of a convincing 3-0 sweep in the preceding T20I series in Raipur. With the focus now shifting to 50-over cricket, India will aim to establish early control against a Zimbabwe side eager to put its T20I setbacks behind it.

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India Women will look to carry their dominant form into the ODI format when they take on Zimbabwe Women in the first match of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday, October 23. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 PM IST, with the toss at 1:30 PM.

The hosts head into the series on the back of a convincing 3-0 sweep in the preceding T20I series in Raipur. With the focus now shifting to 50-over cricket, India will aim to establish early control against a Zimbabwe side eager to put its T20I setbacks behind it.