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India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI, Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI, Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026

The 1st ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is scheduled to take place on Friday, 23 October 2026 at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara, India. This day/night fixture marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series, following India’s dominant 3-0 sweep in the preceding T20I leg of the tour. 

Match Details

  • Date: Friday, 23 October 2026
  • Time: 2:00 PM IST (Local Time)
  • Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Series Context: 1st of 3 ODIs (part of the 2025–2029 ICC Women’s Championship cycle) 

Team squads with their playing role 

The full, player-by-player breakdown of the 15-member rosters for both squads, structured list-wise by their assigned playing roles, is detailed below:

India Women Squad List

Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma

Batters

PlayerPlaying Role
Smriti Mandhana (C)Captain / Opening Batter
Shafali VermaOpening Batter
Pratika RawalOpening Batter
Harleen DeolMiddle-order Batter
Tejal HasabnisMiddle-order Batter

All-Rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Deepti Sharma (VC)Vice-Captain / All-Rounder
Harmanpreet KaurBatting All-Rounder

Wicketkeepers

PlayerPlaying Role
Richa GhoshWicketkeeper-Batter
Yastika BhatiaWicketkeeper-Batter

Bowlers

PlayerPlaying Role
Renuka Singh ThakurBowler
Kranti GaudBowler
Sayali SatghareBowler
Nandni SharmaBowler
Vaishnavi SharmaBowler
Sree CharaniBowler

Zimbabwe Women Squad List

Captain: Josephine Nkomo

Batters

PlayerPlaying Role
Sharne MayersTop-order Batter
Chipo Mugeri-TiripanoBatter

All-Rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Josephine Nkomo (C)Captain / All-Rounder
Beloved BizaAll-Rounder
Kelis NdhlovuAll-Rounder
Nyasha GwanzuraAll-Rounder
Michelle MavungaBowling All-Rounder

Wicketkeepers

PlayerPlaying Role
Modester MupachikwaWicketkeeper-Batter
Chiedza DhururuWicketkeeper

Bowlers

PlayerPlaying Role
Nomvelo SibandaBowler
Kudzai ChigoraBowler
Francisca ChipareBowler
Tendai MakushaBowler
Loryn PhiriBowler
Olinder ChareBowler

Match Winner Prediction

The India Women cricket team is the overwhelming favourite to win the 1st ODI match. Statistically and contextually, analysts place the win percentages as follows: 

Match Winner Prediction

India Women are the overwhelming favourites to win the 1st ODI against Zimbabwe Women. Based on the supplied statistical and contextual assessment, India Women have a predicted win probability of 96%, while Zimbabwe Women have a 4% chance of winning.

TeamWin Probability
India Women96%
Zimbabwe Women4%

Head-to-Head Match Record

India Women hold a perfect 100% win record against Zimbabwe Women in One Day Internationals (ODIs).

Because the two nations rarely meet in bilateral white-ball series, their historical head-to-head tracking in the 50-over format is minimal but entirely one-sided: 

ODI Head-to-Head Record

India Women have won both of their recorded ODI matches against Zimbabwe Women. Zimbabwe Women have yet to register a win in this head-to-head record, and no matches have ended without a result.

FormatTotal MatchesIndia WinsZimbabwe WinsNo Result
ODI Matches2200

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for the 1st ODI on Friday, 23 October 2026, predicts hot, clear, and sunny conditions at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Cricket fans and teams can expect a full uninterrupted game, as the weather parameters for the match window show excellent playing conditions:

Match Day Weather Forecast

The forecast provided for the 1st ODI on Friday, 23 October 2026, indicates hot, clear and sunny conditions at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, Gujarat. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, during the warmest part of the day.

Daytime Temperature
35–36°C
Hot afternoon conditions during the initial hours of play.
Nighttime Temperature
23–24°C
Expected to cool down as the match progresses under the lights.
Rain Probability
0%
No precipitation expected according to the supplied forecast.
Afternoon Humidity
35–48%
Dry conditions, with morning humidity expected to reach up to 77%.
Wind Direction
Northeast
A gentle breeze is expected from the northeast.
Wind Speed
6–10 km/h
Light winds are forecast during match hours.
Match Outlook: The supplied forecast suggests favourable conditions for a full game, with no rain-related interruptions expected. Players may need to manage the afternoon heat before temperatures ease later in the evening.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.