India Women defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third one-day international on Wednesday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma took five wickets for 39 runs, while batters Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma scored unbeaten half-centuries as India chased a target of 132 in 17 overs.
Zimbabwe Bowled Out for 131 After Early Pace Strikes
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 131 in 39.5 overs after India’s fast bowlers struck early. Sayali Satghare dismissed opener Loryn Phiri in her first over, and Shafali Verma removed Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano shortly after. Opener Modester Mupachikwa top-scored for Zimbabwe with 37 off 48 balls before being stumped after stepping out of her crease against Vaishnavi Sharma.
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Vaishnavi Sharma returned her best figures of the series, taking five wickets in her 10 overs. The 20-year-old left-arm spinner troubled Zimbabwe batters with flight and variations throughout the innings. Her five wickets followed a four-wicket haul in the second ODI, underlining her growing impact in only her third international one-day match. Kranti Gaud and Satghare each took two wickets to support the spinner as Zimbabwe collapsed.
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Rawal and Verma Guide Chase After Early Setback
India lost Yastika Bhatia on the first ball she faced, caught at mid-on. Pratika Rawal steadied the innings from that point, continuing a strong run in the series after scoring 100 and 61 in the first two matches. Batting at number three, Rawal struck an unbeaten 59 off 56 balls, recording her 10th ODI half-century in her 30th match.
Shafali Verma joined Rawal at the crease and lifted the scoring rate. Verma smashed an unbeaten 51 off 26 deliveries to ensure India reached the target without losing another wicket. The pair scored the required runs comfortably inside 17 overs.
Series Context and Squad Changes
The ODI series was the first bilateral women’s cricket series between India and Zimbabwe. India had already won the preceding T20 series 3-0, completing a clean sweep across both formats. For this final match, India made three changes to their playing eleven, bringing in Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia, and Kranti Gaud. Further match details are available from Times of India. Official schedules and records are available on the BCCI and ICC platforms.
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