After minting another gold in the 2026 Asian Games, India women are now ready to host Zimbabwe women in October 2026. This is a historic series as both teams face other for the first time in women’s international cricket.
So here’s all you need to know about the India women vs Zimbabwe women 2026 series schedule.
When does the India women vs Zimbabwe women 2026 series begin?
Zimbabwe women’s tour of India starts on October 16, 2026, with the first T20I in Raipur at 7:00 PM IST.
How many matches are part of the series?
India women and Zimbabwe women will play six matches across T20Is and ODIs.
Which venues will host the series?
Raipur will host the T20I leg, while Vadodara will stage all ODIs.
Here are the venues:
- Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
What’s the full schedule for the India women vs Zimbabwe women 2026 series?
The T20Is are scheduled on October 16, 18 and 20 in Raipur. Then the teams will move to Vadodara for the three ODIs scheduled on October 23, 25 and 28.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 1st T20I | Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 18, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd T20I | Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 20, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 3rd T20I | Raipur | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 23, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI | Vadodara | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 25, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI | Vadodara | 2:00 PM |
| Oct 28, 2026 | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 3rd ODI | Vadodara | 2:00 PM |
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What are the squads?
Smriti Mandhana is set to lead India in her first full-time assignment in T20Is and ODIs. Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur, meanwhile, has retained her spot in both squads.
Shafali Verma is Mandhana’s deputy in T20Is, while Deepti Sharma will be in ODIs. Apart from the duo, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma are in both squads.
Nandani, meanwhile, has earned her maiden call-up in ODIs. Niki Prasad and Jintimani Kalita have received maiden call-ups in T20Is.
India Women T20I Squad vs Zimbabwe Women:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma (vc), Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani
India Women ODI Squad vs Zimbabwe Women:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma (vc), Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandani Sharma, N Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Singh
Josephine Nkomo will lead Zimbabwe women on the white-ball tour. She will have the services of some in-form players.
Beloved Biza and Kelis Ndhlovu are the key batters, while Nyasha Gwanzura and Michelle Mayunga lead the bowling pack.
Zimbabwe Women T20I and ODI Squad vs India:
Josephine Nkomo (c), Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Chiyedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa, Tendai Makusha, Sharne Mayers
Where to watch the India women vs Zimbabwe women 2026 series?
As always, Star Sports will broadcast the historic series between India women and Zimbabwe women on its TV channels. The series will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar.
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