India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by nine wickets with 67 balls remaining in the second T20I on Sunday, October 18, with Player of the Match Shafali Verma leading the charge with 55. After restricting Zimbabwe to 102/8, India raced to 104/1 in 8.5 overs, securing their second successive victory and an unassailable 2-0 T20I series lead.

Zimbabwe held to 102 despite Mugeri-Tiripano’s resistance

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano provided Zimbabwe’s biggest contribution with 34, while Josephine Nkomo added 27. Together, their individual scores accounted for 61 of Zimbabwe’s 102 runs, underlining their importance in an innings that never produced a sufficiently challenging target.

Sharne Mayers contributed nine as Zimbabwe finished their full 20 overs eight wickets down. Niki Prasad took two wickets for India, while Deepti Sharma and Kranti Gaud claimed one apiece. India’s ability to keep taking wickets left the visitors defending a modest total against a powerful batting line-up.

Shafali and Mandhana make short work of the chase

There was little room for Zimbabwe to build pressure once India’s chase began. Shafali’s 55 and Smriti Mandhana’s 47 supplied almost all the runs as the hosts reached their target in just 53 deliveries.

Beloved Biza claimed Zimbabwe’s only wicket, but that breakthrough could not turn the contest. Anushka Sharma contributed one as India completed a commanding chase with more than half their allotted deliveries unused.

The contrast with the opening T20I was striking. India had won that match by four wickets with 26 balls remaining on October 16; this time, they lost only one wicket and finished with 67 deliveries to spare.

Key performers

  • Shafali Verma: 55 runs and the Player of the Match award.
  • Smriti Mandhana: 47 runs in India’s rapid chase.
  • Niki Prasad: Two wickets as Zimbabwe were restricted to 102/8.
  • Deepti Sharma and Kranti Gaud: One wicket each for India.
  • Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano: Zimbabwe’s highest scorer with 34 runs.
  • Josephine Nkomo: 27 runs for Zimbabwe.
  • Beloved Biza: Zimbabwe’s sole wicket-taker, with one wicket.

NerdSports Stat: Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scored 102 runs between them—exactly matching Zimbabwe’s entire innings total.

India seal the T20I series with one match to spare

With victories in both completed fixtures, India lead the three-match T20I series 2-0 and have secured the series before the final T20I on Tuesday, October 20. Zimbabwe will look to respond in that match before the tour switches to ODI cricket, with fixtures scheduled for October 23, 25 and 28.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between India Women and Zimbabwe Women?

India Women won the match by nine wickets with 67 balls remaining, reaching 104/1 in reply to Zimbabwe Women’s 102/8.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for scoring 55 runs in India’s successful chase.

What is the series standing after this match?

India Women lead the three-match T20I series 2-0, securing an unassailable lead with one T20I remaining.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Shafali Verma top-scored with 55 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

India Women face Zimbabwe Women in the third and final T20I on Tuesday, October 20, followed by ODIs on October 23, 25 and 28.