IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
India Women will look to seal the three-match ODI series when they take on Zimbabwe Women in the 2nd ODI at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday, October 25. After a commanding nine-wicket win in the series opener, Smriti Mandhana’s side is one victory away from another series triumph, while Zimbabwe face a must-win game to keep the series alive.
The hosts bowled Zimbabwe out for 197 and chased the target down in just 27.1 overs. The full story of that game is covered in our India vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI match report.
The gulf between the two sides is reflected in the ICC Women’s ODI rankings: India sit third with 3,712 points, while Zimbabwe are 14th with 335 points. India are also the reigning ODI world champions, having lifted their maiden Women’s World Cup in November 2025. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the second match.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI match details
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI (Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 3-match ODI series) |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Start time | 2:00 PM IST (day-night match) |
| Venue | Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| TV telecast | Star Sports (India) |
| Live streaming | Jio Hotstar app and website |
| Series standing | India lead the 3-match series 1-0 |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI recap
Zimbabwe won the toss in the 1st ODI and chose to bat first, a decision that unravelled as India’s bowlers applied relentless pressure. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197 in 49.5 overs, with Beloved Biza’s 62 off 92 balls the only innings of real substance. Nallapureddy Shree Charani was the pick of the attack with 4 for 23 in 10 overs, while Kranti Gaud impressed with 3 for 42. Deepti Sharma claimed 2 for 44 and Shafali Verma chipped in with 1 for 28.
India’s chase was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Pratika Rawal struck her third ODI century — an unbeaten 100 off 96 balls — and shared a blazing stand with Shafali Verma, who smashed an unbeaten 64 off just 33 balls. Mandhana made 32 before being caught off Olinda Chare. India cruised home by nine wickets with 137 balls remaining, and Rawal was named Player of the Match in the first-ever Women’s ODI between the two sides.
India Women team preview and squad
India’s squad for the series is: Smriti Mandhana (c), Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma (vc), Richa Ghosh (wk), Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Tejal Hasabnis and Jintimani Kalita.
India have been in irresistible form at home, sweeping the T20I series 3-0 before the ODI opener. Rawal’s hundred was the third of her ODI career, and Shafali (64 off 33) carried her T20I form into the longer format.
India do have absentees to manage. Jemimah Rodrigues is sidelined with a hamstring strain, and Renuka Singh Thakur was ruled out of the ODI series; Jintimani Kalita, her replacement, made her ODI debut in the 1st ODI. Even so, the bench is deep — Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh add steel to the middle order, and the twin-spin threat of Charani and Deepti looks too good for Zimbabwe’s batting.
Zimbabwe Women team preview and squad
Zimbabwe’s squad for the series is: Josephine Nkomo (c), Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Olinda Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa, Tendai Makusha and Sharne Mayers.
Zimbabwe’s big question is the fitness of captain Josephine Nkomo, who missed the 1st ODI with a niggle, with Nomvelo Sibanda standing in as captain. No official confirmation of Nkomo’s availability for the 2nd ODI had emerged at the time of writing. Sibanda went wicketless for 20 runs in two expensive overs in the opener.
With the bat, Beloved Biza (62 in the 1st ODI) is the standout, having scored 237 runs in her last nine ODIs, and Kelis Ndhlovu has 225 runs in the same span. Nkomo herself has 601 runs in 21 career ODIs and would be a boost if she returns. With the ball, Nyasha Gwanzura (six wickets in her last four ODIs) and Francisca Chipare (five in four) must find far more discipline than Zimbabwe’s attack showed in the opener, where only Olinda Chare took a wicket.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI pitch report: BCA Stadium Kotambi
The Kotambi Stadium surface is expected to be batting-friendly once again. India’s only previous ODI series at this venue came in 2024, when they swept West Indies 3-0 — posting 314 and 358 in the first two matches before chasing down 163 in the third. That record, plus the 1st ODI, points to a true, high-scoring deck.
Captain Smriti Mandhana noted at the 1st ODI toss that the pitch is back to red soil after the black-soil surfaces used for WPL games here. Early on, the new ball may offer a little movement, but batting should only get easier. Dew is expected in the second innings, which could favour the chasing side — though both captains said at the last toss they would have liked to bat first on another good batting wicket.
Vadodara weather on October 25
The weather forecast for Vadodara on Sunday is near-perfect: mostly sunny, a high of 36 degrees Celsius, 0 percent chance of rain, daytime humidity around 36 percent, and a gentle easterly breeze. The night session will be clear, with temperatures dropping to around 22 degrees. No rain threat.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women head-to-head record
India and Zimbabwe had never met in Women’s ODIs before this tour, so the 1st ODI was the first-ever meeting in the 50-over format: India 1 win, Zimbabwe 0. In the recent T20I series, India swept all three games — by 92 runs in the final T20I — underlining the gap the visitors must close.
Probable playing 11 for IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI
India fielded the following XI in the 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita.
After a nine-wicket demolition, India have no reason to change a winning combination. The one selection conversation is around spin, with Vaishnavi Sharma and Nandani Sharma pushing for an ODI debut — Nandani took six wickets in the T20I series. India will likely prefer to seal the series before experimenting, so an unchanged XI is the most likely outcome.
Zimbabwe’s probable XI: Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Chiedza Dhururu, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, Olinda Chare — with Josephine Nkomo a possible direct inclusion if she recovers from her niggle.
Key battles to watch in the 2nd ODI
Pratika Rawal vs Zimbabwe’s new-ball attack
Rawal’s 100 not out off 96 in the 1st ODI showed her comfort against both pace and spin. Zimbabwe’s new-ball pair conceded runs freely in the opener, and how they start against Rawal and Mandhana will set the tone.
Shree Charani vs Beloved Biza
Charani has been India’s standout bowler this tour — 13 wickets in her last five matches, including 4 for 23 in the 1st ODI. Biza, with 62 in the opener, is Zimbabwe’s batting mainstay, and her duel with Charani’s left-arm spin could decide whether Zimbabwe post a competitive total.
Shafali Verma vs Olinda Chare
Chare was the only Zimbabwe bowler to take a wicket in the 1st ODI (1 for 58). Shafali’s 64 off 33 included four sixes, and if she gets going again in the powerplay, Zimbabwe’s hopes of defending any total will evaporate quickly.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI prediction: who will win?
Everything points one way. India are the reigning ODI world champions, ranked third in the world against Zimbabwe’s 14th, and have now won four straight matches against these opponents this tour — three T20Is and the ODI opener — each convincingly. India’s squad has depth in every department: a hundred-maker in Rawal, an aggressive opener in Shafali, an experienced middle order in Harmanpreet, Deepti and Richa, and an attack that dismissed Zimbabwe for 197 in the last outing.
The predicted winner of the 2nd ODI is India Women, who should win comfortably and seal the series 2-0 with a game to spare. Ahead of the series, we had predicted an Indian win in our IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI match prediction, and the hosts delivered exactly the kind of one-sided display the form book suggested.
FAQs: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI
When and where is the IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI?
The match is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST (day-night) at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
Where can I watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI live in India?
The 2nd ODI will be telecast live on Star Sports in India, with live streaming available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
What is the head-to-head record between India Women and Zimbabwe Women in ODIs?
India and Zimbabwe have played just one Women’s ODI — the 1st ODI of this series on October 23, 2026 — which India won by nine wickets. India lead the head-to-head 1-0.
Who won the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI?
India won the 1st ODI at Vadodara by nine wickets, chasing Zimbabwe’s 197 in 27.1 overs. Pratika Rawal (100 not out) was Player of the Match.
Is Josephine Nkomo playing the 2nd ODI?
Nkomo missed the 1st ODI with a niggle and Nomvelo Sibanda captained in her place. Her fitness for the 2nd ODI had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
What is India’s probable playing 11 for the 2nd ODI?
India are likely to field an unchanged XI after the nine-wicket win: Mandhana (c), Shafali, Rawal, Harmanpreet, Hasabnis, Deepti, Richa (wk), Charani, Gaud, Satghare, Kalita.
Who is predicted to win the IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI?
India Women are predicted to win the 2nd ODI and seal the three-match series 2-0, given their superior ranking, squad depth and recent one-sided form against Zimbabwe.