India Women’s Cricket Team Scores 328 Runs Against Zimbabwe in Second ODI
The Indian womens cricket team posted 328 runs against Zimbabwe, led by stellar centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma.
Vadodara, October 25 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian women’s cricket team showcased an impressive performance in the second One Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe, held at the BCA Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2026. Batting first, India scored 328 runs while losing six wickets over 50 overs.
Captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat. However, the innings started poorly, with Mandhana dismissed without scoring. Shefali Verma also struggled, contributing just 8 runs before returning to the pavilion. Facing early setbacks at 19 for 2, the Indian team found stability through the partnership of Pratika Raval and Harmanpreet Kaur.
The duo put together a crucial third-wicket partnership, amassing 124 runs off 118 balls. Pratika played a strong innings, scoring 61 runs off 67 balls. Tejal Hasbani was dismissed for a mere 3 runs. Harmanpreet, however, anchored the innings and found a solid partner in Deepti Sharma. Together, they forged a remarkable fifth-wicket partnership of 153 runs from 137 balls.
Harmanpreet marked her return to form with a century, scoring 126 runs off 121 balls, including 15 boundaries. This was her eighth ODI century, making her the second-highest century-maker for India in women’s ODIs, surpassing Mithali Raj, who has seven.
Richa Ghosh had a disappointing outing, managing only 7 runs. Deepti, on the other hand, completed her second ODI century, finishing unbeaten on 106 runs from 86 balls with 15 fours. Sayali Satghare remained not out on 3 runs. For Zimbabwe, Nomvelo Sibanda was the standout bowler, taking two wickets, while Tendai Mukush and Michelle Mavunga claimed one wicket each.
