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Indian Top Order Eyes Improved Batting Display Against Zimbabwe in 2nd WT20I
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News18•17-10-2026, 12:30
Indian Top Order Eyes Improved Batting Display Against Zimbabwe in 2nd WT20I
- •The Indian women's cricket team is aiming for a stronger top-order performance against Zimbabwe in the second WT20I after a top-order collapse in the series opener.
- •India narrowly won the first match by four wickets thanks to an 82-run partnership between debutant Niki Prasad and all-rounder Deepti Sharma following a 19 for four slump.
- •Captain Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, and Harmanpreet Kaur all fell for single-digit scores in the opener, undone by spinner Nyasha Gwanzura.
- •Despite the early trouble, Deepti Sharma defended the team's aggressive batting approach and praised debutant Niki Prasad for her composure under pressure.
- •India's bowling unit successfully restricted Zimbabwe to 114 for five in the first match, setting up Sunday's crucial encounter starting at 7 PM IST in Raipur.
Key Questions Answered
India recovered from a precarious 19 for four through a match-winning 82-run partnership between debutant Niki Prasad and seasoned all-rounder Deepti Sharma, ultimately securing a four-wicket victory.
The Indian batters fell into trouble because they threw their wickets away under pressure, with off-spinner Nyasha Gwanzura taking three quick wickets during the powerplay to dismiss the top four for single-digit scores.
Zimbabwe was restricted to 114 for five in their 20 overs, supported by useful contributions from opener Kelis Ndhlovu with 42 runs and Sharne Mayers with an unbeaten 43.
