India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, IND-W vs ZIM-W 2026, Today Match Prediction

IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction & Analysis

India Women will look for an early lead in the three-match series as they take on Zimbabwe Women in the first game at Raipur. The two teams enter this contest in contrasting form. India Women will be confident after their recent Gold Medal triumph at the Asian Games 2026. Zimbabwe Women have suffered back-to-back series losses against South Africa Women and West Indies Women. 

The Indian team is enjoying a good run in this format. They have won the last eight games and are familiar with the conditions at this venue. The batting lineup has performed brilliantly in recent months, boosting the team's confidence. In contrast, Zimbabwe have suffered 20 consecutive defeats, and it remains to be seen if they can end their losing streak here.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

IND-W

W W W W W

SLW

69/10 in 15.4 4.4

WAG

India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 147 runs 22 Sep 2026

IND-W

216/3 in 20.0 10.8

BANW

81/10 in 15.4 5.17

WAG

India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 114 runs 20 Sep 2026

IND-W

195/4 in 20.0 9.75

JPN-W

57/10 in 19.5 2.87

WAG

India Women beat Japan Women by 8 wickets 18 Sep 2026

IND-W

59/2 in 5.0 11.8

IND-W

183/5 in 20.0 9.15

WAC

India Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs 13 Sep 2026

SLW

111/10 in 20.0 5.55

IND-W

149/6 in 20.0 7.45

WAC

India Women beat Bangladesh Women by 40 runs 10 Sep 2026

BANW

109/7 in 20.0 5.45

ZIM-W

L L L L L

ZIM-W

142/6 in 20.0 7.1

ZIM-W vs WI-W 2026

West Indies Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 8 wickets 07 Oct 2026

WIW

143/2 in 17.0 8.41

ZIM-W

106/7 in 20.0 5.3

ZIM-W vs WI-W 2026

West Indies Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 8 wickets 05 Oct 2026

WIW

108/2 in 9.1 11.78

ZIM-W

97/9 in 20.0 4.85

ZIM-W vs WI-W 2026

West Indies Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 8 wickets 03 Oct 2026

WIW

98/2 in 12.5 7.64

ZIM-W

151/8 in 20.0 7.55

ZIM-W vs SA-W

South Africa Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 13 runs 19 Sep 2026

RSAW

164/6 in 20.0 8.2

ZIM-W

125/5 in 20.0 6.25

ZIM-W vs SA-W

South Africa Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 80 runs 17 Sep 2026

RSAW

205/4 in 20.0 10.25

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

India Women Preview

Smriti Mandhana takes over as the team's regular skipper in this format. They are fresh off their Gold Medal win at the Asian Games 2026 and should feel confident. They have won the last 8 matches and have built momentum heading into this contest. The batting lineup has performed well in the last few months, and Mandhana expects a clinical performance from her players to win. 

Shafali Verma has made 1104 runs in the last 12 months and must deliver an electrifying start alongside Smriti Mandhana. The middle order is formidable, and they expect runs from Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma. Richa Ghosh is a good finisher and looks forward to adding quick runs in the lower middle order with Arundhati Reddy. 

The Indians have a strong bowling attack and expect early wickets from Kranti Gaud and Prerna Rawat. Shree Charani has picked up 52 wickets in the last 12 months and aims to trouble the batters in the middle overs alongside Deepti Sharma. The team expects strong support from Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy. 

Interesting Stats

1. Shafali Verma has made 1104 runs in the last 12 months at a strike rate of 166.51
2. Shree Charani has picked up 52 wickets in the last 12 months at an average of 12.13

IND-W Over/Under Betting Tips

Smriti Mandhana First Innings Runs Over 32.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

India Women Predicted Playing XI:

Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gunalan Kamalini, Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Prerna Rawat, Arundhati Reddy

India Women Actual Playing XI:

Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Anushka Sharma, Niki Prasad

Zimbabwe Women Preview

To say Josephine Nkomo and her players will be under pressure is an understatement. The team has lost its last 20 games, with its last victory coming back more than a year ago. They face one of the world's strongest teams in this game, and Nkomo expects her players to approach it positively and give the Indian team a tough fight. 

Kelis Ndhlovu has been the team's leading scorer in the last 12 months, with 320 runs, and must start strongly with Beloved Biza. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Josephine Nkomo, and Modester Mupachikwa must do well in the middle order as the Indian spinners will test them. Michelle Mavunga and Tendai Makusha must add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack has looked clueless in the last few games. Loryn Phiri and Tendai Makusha must strike early to put the team in a strong position. Michelle Mavunga has picked up 8 wickets in the last 12 months and must do well with Nomvelo Sibanda in the middle overs. Beloved Biza and Josephine Nkomo must perform in supporting roles, as the Indians will target them. 

Interesting Stats

1. Kelis Ndhlovu has made 320 runs in the last 12 months at a strike rate of 104.23
2. Michelle Mavunga has picked 8 wickets in the last 12 months at an average of 32.12

ZIM-W Over/Under Betting Tips

Kelis Ndhlovu First Innings Runs Over 12.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

Zimbabwe Women Predicted Playing XI:

Josephine Nkomo (c), Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Michelle Mavunga, Loryn Phiri, Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha

Zimbabwe Women Actual Playing XI:

Josephine Nkomo, Beloved Biza, Olinder Chare, Francesca Chipare, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mavunga, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect overcast skies over Raipur, with the temperature around 27°C at the start of the game. Humidity will be around 66%, making conditions tough for the player. The conditions will favor the batters, as the wicket is tough on bowlers.

IND-W vs ZIM-W Pitch Report

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, is a small venue and a paradise for batters who can easily hit the ball on the up. There is little help for the fast bowlers on this flat, dusty track. Spinners who toss the ball up have done well on the wicket as the ball turns sharply. The average first-innings score at this venue is 161 runs, and the side batting first will like 160 on the board.

Toss: To Bowl

In this format, most teams prefer to chase scores. The evening dew will make it tough for the bowlers in the second innings when the wicket gets flatter and better to bat. In the last 10 games here, the team chasing the score has won 7 times. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.