India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I 2026: Playing XI, Squads, Head-to-Head, Recent Form & Old Results
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I will be played on 20 October 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series and will now look to complete a clean sweep.
| Match | 3rd T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Zimbabwe Women in India 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Format | Women's T20 International |
| Series | India Women lead 2-0 |
| India Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
| Zimbabwe Captain | Josephine Nkomo |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I Preview
India Women have dominated the opening two matches of the series and have already secured the series 2-0. The third T20I will give India an opportunity to complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
Zimbabwe Women, meanwhile, will be looking for their first victory against India in the series. The visitors showed some fight in the first match but were comfortably beaten in the second game.
Probable Playing XI – India Women
2. Shafali Verma (VC)
3. Anushka Sharma
4. Harmanpreet Kaur
5. Niki Prasad
6. Richa Ghosh (WK)
7. Deepti Sharma
8. Kranti Gaud
9. Sree Charani
10. Arundhati Reddy
11. Nandani Sharma
Note: This is the probable XI based on the available squad and recent team combination. The official Playing XI will be announced after the toss.
Probable Playing XI – Zimbabwe Women
2. Chiedza Dhururu (WK)
3. Kelis Ndhlovu
4. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
5. Josephine Nkomo (C)
6. Modester Mupachikwa (WK)
7. Loryn Phiri
8. Nyasha Gwanzura
9. Michelle Mavunga
10. Nomvelo Sibanda
11. Francisca Chipare
Zimbabwe may make changes to their combination for the final match as they look to finish the series with a positive result.
Previous Match Result – 1st T20I
India Women won by 4 wickets
| Zimbabwe Women | 114/5 – 20 Overs |
|---|---|
| India Women | 115/6 – 19.5 Overs |
| Result | India Women won by 4 wickets |
Previous Match Result – 2nd T20I
India Women won by 9 wickets
| Zimbabwe Women | 102/8 – 20 Overs |
|---|---|
| India Women | 103/1 – 11.3 Overs |
| Result | India Women won by 9 wickets |
Series Results So Far
| 1st T20I | India Women won by 4 wickets |
|---|---|
| 2nd T20I | India Women won by 9 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | 20 October 2026 – To be played |
| Series Score | India Women lead 2-0 |
Head-to-Head – India Women vs Zimbabwe Women
The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I rivalry is still very new. The current series is the first bilateral T20I series between the two teams.
| T20I Matches Before Series | 0 |
|---|---|
| After 1st T20I | India Women 1-0 Zimbabwe Women |
| After 2nd T20I | India Women 2-0 Zimbabwe Women |
| India Women Wins | 2 |
| Zimbabwe Women Wins | 0 |
| Ties | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form – India Women
W – W – W – W – W
India Women are entering the third T20I in excellent T20I form and have won their last five completed matches.
Recent Form – Zimbabwe Women
L – L – L – L – L
Zimbabwe Women are searching for their first T20I win in the current run and will be hoping to finish the India tour with a strong performance.
India Women Full Squad
Shafali Verma (VC)
Harmanpreet Kaur
Deepti Sharma
Arundhati Reddy
Minnu Mani
Richa Ghosh (WK)
Nandani Sharma
Anushka Sharma
Kranti Gaud
Jintimani Kalita
Sree Charani
Niki Prasad
G Kamalini (WK)
Prema Rawat
Zimbabwe Women Full Squad
Sharne Mayers
Chiedza Dhururu (WK)
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Modester Mupachikwa (WK)
Nomvelo Sibanda
Loryn Phiri
Nyasha Gwanzura
Francisca Chipare
Kelis Ndhlovu
Michelle Mavunga
Olinder Chare
Kudzai Chigora
Beloved Biza
Tendai Makusha
Key Players to Watch
Smriti Mandhana: India's new T20I captain will be one of the biggest batting threats at the top of the order.
Shafali Verma: Shafali produced a brilliant 55 off 25 balls in the second T20I and will be expected to provide another explosive start.
Deepti Sharma: A key all-rounder for India who can influence the game with both bat and ball.
Sree Charani: The left-arm spinner has been among India's leading wicket-takers and will be important during the middle overs.
Josephine Nkomo: Zimbabwe's captain will need to lead from the front with both bat and ball.
Kelis Ndhlovu: One of Zimbabwe's important batting options after showing good resistance in the opening matches.
2nd T20I Match Highlights
Zimbabwe Women were restricted to just 102/8 in their 20 overs. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano top-scored with 34 runs while Josephine Nkomo made 27.
India's bowlers kept control throughout the innings, with Niki Prasad taking two wickets. India then chased the target in just 11.3 overs.
Shafali Verma smashed 55 off 25 balls, while Smriti Mandhana scored an unbeaten 47 off 25 balls. India won by nine wickets and sealed the series 2-0.
Pitch Report – Raipur
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium surface can offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The new ball may provide some early movement, while batting conditions can improve once batters settle in.
Spinners could become important during the middle overs, making partnerships and strike rotation key factors in the match.
Where to Watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I?
The third T20I will be available live on the JioHotstar platform, while television coverage will be available on the Star Sports Network.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I Match Details
| Teams | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women |
|---|---|
| Match | 3rd T20I |
| Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Series Result | India Women lead 2-0 |
| Format | T20I |
Conclusion
The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I will be the final match of the series. India have already won the series 2-0 and will now target a clean sweep. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will be desperate to avoid a 3-0 defeat and end the series with a victory.
With Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Sree Charani in strong form, India will start as the favourites. Zimbabwe will need a much-improved batting performance to challenge the hosts.