India Women Thrash Zimbabwe by 9 Wickets to Seal T20I Series

India’s women’s cricket team registered a commanding nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Raipur, sealing the three-match series with an unassailable 2–0 lead. After winning the toss, Zimbabwe elected to bat but managed only 102/8 in 20 overs. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano top-scored with 34 runs, while captain Josephine Nkomo contributed 27. Niki Prasad picked up two wickets for India, while Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Deepti Sharma and Kranti Gaud claimed one wicket each.

Chasing 103, India made light work of the target, reaching 103/1 in just 8.5 overs. Shafali Verma smashed 55 runs, while captain Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47, powering a dominant opening partnership. Anushka Sharma scored one run as India completed the chase comfortably. The victory also marked a successful start to Mandhana’s tenure as India’s full-time captain, following her appointment in place of Harmanpreet Kaur. With one match remaining, India have already secured the T20I series.