India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I 2026
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I will be played on Friday, 16 October 2026 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The match is the opening game of the three-match T20I series.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I – Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 1st T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 |
| Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Day | Friday |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | 6:30 PM IST |
| Format | Women's T20 International |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I Preview
India Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the first match of their three-match T20I series in Raipur. The series is historic as it marks the first-ever bilateral international meeting between India Women and Zimbabwe Women.
India will be led by Smriti Mandhana, who has been appointed India's all-format captain. Shafali Verma will serve as vice-captain, while experienced players including Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh are part of the squad.
Zimbabwe Women will be captained by Josephine Nkomo. Zimbabwe will be looking to produce a strong performance against a powerful Indian side and make the historic series opener competitive.
India Women Squad
🇮🇳 India Women
Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma (VC), Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani
Zimbabwe Women Squad
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Women
Josephine Nkomo (C), Chiedza Dhururu (WK), Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Tendai Makusha, Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Kelis Ndhlovu, Olinder Chare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri
Key Players to Watch
Smriti Mandhana: India's new captain will be one of the biggest attractions of the series and will be expected to provide a strong start at the top of the order.
Shafali Verma: Her aggressive batting can put Zimbabwe under pressure during the powerplay.
Deepti Sharma: Her all-round ability gives India an important advantage with both bat and ball.
Josephine Nkomo: Zimbabwe's captain will be a key player as her team looks to challenge India in the opening match.
Live Telecast & Streaming
Fans in India can watch the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I series on the Star Sports Network.
Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 16 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Raipur |
| 2nd T20I | 18 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Raipur |
| 3rd T20I | 20 Oct 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Raipur |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women – What to Expect
India will enter the contest as the stronger side on paper, but Zimbabwe Women will be eager to make their first bilateral series against India memorable. With aggressive batters, quality all-rounders and attacking bowlers on both sides, the opening T20I could provide plenty of exciting moments.
Conclusion
The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st T20I 2026 promises to be a special match as the two teams meet in a bilateral international series for the first time.
Match Date: 16 October 2026
Match Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium,
Raipur
Format: Women's T20I
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