IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma Shine as India Beat Zimbabwe by 121 Runs
India Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2026. Centuries from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma powered India to a massive total before the Indian bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 207 runs.
The victory gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with one match still remaining. After winning the opening ODI by nine wickets, the Indian team continued its impressive form with another convincing performance.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma Lead India's Batting Charge
India's innings began on a difficult note as the hosts lost their captain Smriti Mandhana for a duck and Shafali Verma for just eight runs. Zimbabwe's bowlers initially put pressure on the Indian batting lineup, but Pratika Rawal and Harmanpreet Kaur steadied the innings.
Pratika Rawal played an important supporting role, scoring 61 runs. Her partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur helped India recover from the early setbacks and build a strong foundation.
Harmanpreet Kaur then took control of the innings with a magnificent century. The Indian captain scored 126 runs off 121 balls, hitting 15 boundaries. Her innings demonstrated excellent shot selection, composure and attacking intent.
Deepti Sharma continued the momentum with an outstanding unbeaten 106 off 86 deliveries. Her aggressive batting, which included 15 boundaries, ensured India maintained a high scoring rate throughout the final stages of the innings.
The partnership between Harmanpreet and Deepti proved decisive. Their 153-run stand helped India reach an imposing total of 328/6 in 50 overs.
Zimbabwe Women Struggle in the Run Chase
Chasing a challenging target of 329 runs, Zimbabwe Women needed a strong start to remain competitive. However, India's disciplined bowling attack made scoring difficult from the beginning.
Zimbabwe's batters showed resistance despite losing wickets at regular intervals. The visitors attempted to build partnerships, but India's bowlers consistently applied pressure and prevented them from developing a sustained comeback.
Although Zimbabwe's middle order showed some determination, the required run rate continued to rise. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 207 runs in 48.5 overs, handing India a comprehensive 121-run victory.
Indian Bowlers Complete a Dominant Performance
India's bowlers played a crucial role in securing the victory. After the batters had established a commanding total, the bowling unit maintained its discipline and ensured Zimbabwe never threatened the target.
Vaishnavi Sharma and Deepti Sharma were among the standout performers with the ball. Their contributions helped India dismantle Zimbabwe's batting lineup and complete the victory comfortably.
The team's performance highlighted India's depth and versatility. The hosts demonstrated their ability to recover from early batting setbacks, accelerate during the middle overs and maintain control with the ball.
India Women Clinch the ODI Series 2-0
The victory in the second ODI secured the three-match series for India with one game remaining. Having won the opening match by nine wickets, India continued its dominance over Zimbabwe with another convincing display.
The series win also reflects the growing confidence of the Indian women's team. The performances of Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Pratika Rawal provided plenty of positives, while the bowling unit demonstrated its ability to defend a substantial total.
Zimbabwe Women, meanwhile, will look to regroup ahead of the final ODI. Despite the defeat, the contributions from their middle order offered some encouragement.
