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Match Details: IND-W vs ZIM-W Fantasy Team 1st ODI
Tournament: Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026
Match: 1st ODI
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Kotambi Stadium (BCA Stadium), Vadodara
Home Team: India Women
Away Team: Zimbabwe Women
India won the T20I series 3-0 in Raipur, and now the teams play three ODIs in Vadodara. These games count for the ICC Women’s Championship. Zimbabwe beat West Indies in an ODI last month, so they will come in with some belief.
Recent Form
India Women:
- 20 Oct, 3rd T20I vs Zimbabwe: Won by 92 runs. India 216/7, Zimbabwe 124/7. Harmanpreet Kaur 91 not out off 41, Shafali Verma 69 off 37. Nandani Sharma 3/18.
- 18 Oct, 2nd T20I vs Zimbabwe: Won by 9 wickets. Zimbabwe 102/8, India won in 8.5 overs. Shafali Verma 55 off 25, Smriti Mandhana 47 not out off 25.
- 16 Oct, 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe: Won by 4 wickets. Deepti Sharma 49 off 37, Nandani Sharma 2/11.
- India’s last ODI was in March, a 185 run loss to Australia in Hobart.
Zimbabwe Women (last ODIs, vs West Indies at home):
- 30 Sep, 3rd ODI: Lost by 91 runs. West Indies 271/9, Zimbabwe 180 all out. Josephine Nkomo 74 off 109, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 25.
- 27 Sep, 2nd ODI: Won by 4 wickets. West Indies 139 all out. Nyasha Gwanzura 4/33, Josephine Nkomo 30.
- 1st ODI: Lost by 99 runs.
Series Score
This is the first of three ODIs, so the series is 0-0. India won the T20I series 3-0.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Head To Head
India and Zimbabwe have played only one women’s ODI before. In the 2017 World Cup Qualifier, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 60 and India won by 9 wickets.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Squads
India Women: Smriti Mandhana (C), Deepti Sharma (VC), Richa Ghosh (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Singh Thakur
Zimbabwe Women: Josephine Nkomo (C), Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Chiedza Dhururu (WK), Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha
Team news: Niki Prasad, Anushka Sharma and Arundhati Reddy played the T20Is but are not in the ODI squad. Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol and Renuka Singh Thakur come in. Zimbabwe kept the same squad that played West Indies.
Pitch Report
Kotambi Stadium has been a good batting ground in its few women’s ODIs. India made 358/5 and 314/9 against West Indies here, and the first innings average is about 278. Teams batting first have won two of the three games.
For fantasy, load up on India’s top order and pick spinners for the middle overs. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 280 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be hot and sunny in Vadodara, around 36°C in the afternoon, with almost no chance of rain. A full 50 over game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma
Zimbabwe Women: Josephine Nkomo (C), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Nomvelo Sibanda
India’s XI is built from the new ODI squad. Zimbabwe’s is close to the side that played West Indies last month. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Shafali Verma (IND, all rounder): 69 off 37 and 55 off 25 in her last two games against Zimbabwe. Also bowls a few overs.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (IND, batter): 91 not out off 41 on Tuesday.
- Smriti Mandhana (IND, batter): 47 not out off 25 in the 2nd T20I. India’s captain and opener.
- Deepti Sharma (IND, all rounder): 49 off 37 in the 1st T20I and took a wicket in the 3rd. Bowls ten overs of off spin.
- Josephine Nkomo (ZIM, batter): 74 off 109 in her last ODI and 30 in the win over West Indies.
- Nyasha Gwanzura (ZIM, all rounder): 4/33 in her last ODI win and 3/18 in the 1st T20I against India.
- Nandani Sharma (IND, bowler): 3/18 and 2/11 in this tour’s T20Is.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Fantasy Team 1st ODI: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (Vc), Pratika Rawal, Josephine Nkomo
All rounders: Shafali Verma (C), Deepti Sharma, Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura
Bowlers: Nandani Sharma, Sree Charani
Captain: Shafali Verma. An all rounder who made 69 and 55 in her last two games against Zimbabwe.
Vice captain: Harmanpreet Kaur. 91 not out off 41 on Tuesday.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Fantasy Team 1st ODI: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Smriti Mandhana (Vc), Harleen Deol, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Josephine Nkomo
All rounders: Deepti Sharma (C), Shafali Verma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Beloved Biza
Bowlers: Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur
Captain: Deepti Sharma. An all rounder who bats in the middle order and bowls her full ten overs. Fewer people will pick her as captain.
Vice captain: Smriti Mandhana. Opens the batting and made 47 not out in the 2nd T20I.
Differentials: Josephine Nkomo made 74 in her last ODI. Beloved Biza made 44 and took 3/50 in the 3rd T20I. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano made 34 off 32 in the 2nd T20I. Renuka Singh Thakur is back and swings the new ball.
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Match Prediction
India won all three T20Is easily and have a strong batting line up on a good batting ground. Zimbabwe beat West Indies once last month, but they were bowled out for 180 in their last ODI and lost every T20I here. Our pick is India Women to win.
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IND-W vs ZIM-W Fantasy Team 1st ODI: FAQs
Who will win India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI today?
India won the T20I series 3-0 and are much stronger at home. We pick India Women.
What is the IND-W vs ZIM-W Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Shafali Verma as captain and Harmanpreet Kaur as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Deepti Sharma as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara?
It has been a good batting ground, with India making 358 and 314 here. Around 280 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI?
India should be led by Smriti Mandhana with Pratika Rawal at the top and Richa Ghosh keeping wicket. Zimbabwe are led by Josephine Nkomo. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for IND-W vs ZIM-W?
Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma and Nyasha Gwanzura are the best all rounder picks. Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are also strong options.
What time does India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI start?
The match starts at 2:00 PM IST on Friday, 23 October 2026, in Vadodara.
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