India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 92 runs in the third T20I on Tuesday, October 20, with Player of the Match Harmanpreet Kaur leading the way with 91. Her innings, backed by Shafali Verma’s 69, powered India to 216/7 before Zimbabwe finished on 124/7, completing India’s clean sweep of the three-match T20I leg.

Harmanpreet and Shafali drive India past 200

Harmanpreet’s 91 was the defining contribution to an imposing Indian total. Shafali supplied another substantial innings with 69, while Anushka Sharma added 28 as India finished their 20 overs with 216/7.

Harmanpreet and Shafali contributed 160 runs between them—not a partnership figure, but a measure of their combined influence on the innings. Their scoring left Zimbabwe facing a target of 217, requiring more than ten runs an over from the outset.

Beloved Biza provided Zimbabwe’s strongest wicket-taking return with three wickets. Nyasha Gwanzura and Nomvelo Sibanda claimed one wicket apiece, but India still built a total that proved comfortably beyond the visitors.

Mayers and Biza resist, but Zimbabwe fall short

Sharne Mayers led Zimbabwe’s reply with 60, while Biza followed her three-wicket contribution with 44 runs. Together, their individual scores accounted for 104 of Zimbabwe’s 124 runs, underlining how heavily the chase depended on those two batters.

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano contributed seven, but Zimbabwe could not produce enough runs around their principal scorers to threaten India’s total. Nandani Sharma took three wickets for India, with Niki Prasad and Deepti Sharma claiming one each as the visitors completed their 20 overs on 124/7.

Key performers

  • Harmanpreet Kaur: 91 runs and Player of the Match, providing India’s highest individual score.
  • Shafali Verma: 69 runs to help propel India to 216/7.
  • Anushka Sharma: 28 runs in India’s innings.
  • Nandani Sharma: Three wickets in Zimbabwe’s chase; Niki Prasad and Deepti Sharma took one each.
  • Sharne Mayers: Zimbabwe’s top scorer with 60 runs.
  • Beloved Biza: Three wickets and 44 runs in an impressive all-round contribution.
  • Nyasha Gwanzura and Nomvelo Sibanda: One wicket apiece for Zimbabwe.

NerdSports Stat: Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma’s combined 160 runs exceeded Zimbabwe’s entire total by 36 runs.

India complete T20I sweep before ODI leg

This result sealed a 3-0 sweep of the T20I leg. India had won the opening match by four wickets with 26 balls remaining, then took the second by nine wickets with 67 balls to spare. After completing those two successful chases, they rounded off the T20Is with a commanding defence.

The six-match tour now moves to three ODIs, beginning on Friday, October 23. Further matches follow on Sunday, October 25, and Wednesday, October 28, giving Zimbabwe a change of format after three consecutive T20I defeats.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between India Women and Zimbabwe Women?

India Women won the match by 92 runs, scoring 216/7 and restricting Zimbabwe Women to 124/7.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her 91 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

India completed a 3-0 sweep of the T20I leg, with three ODIs remaining on the tour.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored with 91 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

India Women face Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI on Friday, October 23, 2026.