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India Survives Top-Order Collapse to Secure Four-Wicket Win Over Zimbabwe
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News18•16-10-2026, 22:30
India Survives Top-Order Collapse to Secure Four-Wicket Win Over Zimbabwe
- •India overcame a disastrous start of 19 for four to defeat Zimbabwe by four wickets in the first Women T20 in Raipur.
- •Debutants and under-19 star Niki Prasad scored an unbeaten 39 and veteran Deepti Sharma made 49 to rescue India with a vital 82-run partnership.
- •Zimbabwe was restricted to 114 for five despite a solid 42 from Kelis Ndhlovu and an unbeaten 43 from Sharne Mayers.
- •Off-spinner Nyasha Gwanzura rattled the Indian top order by picking up three quick wickets during the powerplay.
- •The match marked the beginning of Smriti Mandhana captaincy era as India and Zimbabwe play their first-ever bilateral series.
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India secured a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, restricting them to 114 for five and chasing down the target in 15.4 overs.
Debutants and veterans rescued India from a precarious 19 for four, as U-19 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad scored an unbeaten 39 and Deepti Sharma added 49 runs to forge a match-winning 82-run partnership.
Zimbabwe struggled with many dot balls and posted 114 for five, bolstered by Kelis Ndhlovu's 42 off 44 balls and an unbeaten 43 off 33 balls from Sharne Mayers in the death overs.
