India and Zimbabwe meet in series ahead of Women's Champions Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
India begins its bilateral series against Zimbabwe with three T20Is in Raipur, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara. The matches serve as a preparation for the Women's Champions Trophy scheduled for February. Shafali Verma emphasized the team's goal of adopting a fearless yet smart approach to their play. India has appointed Smriti Mandhana as captain across formats, with Shafali serving as her deputy in T20Is. The series marks their first encounter in a bilateral setup, highlighting the growing prominence of women's cricket.
- •Series includes three T20Is and three ODIs against Zimbabwe.
- •Smriti Mandhana appointed captain, Shafali Verma as deputy.
- •Focus on playing fearless and smart cricket mentioned by Shafali Verma.
- •Matches take place in Raipur and Vadodara.
- •Series is India's first bilateral engagement with Zimbabwe.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — 'Fearless brand of cricket with smartness': India begin Zimbabwe series with Champions Trophy preparations in focus
"India will face Zimbabwe for the first time in a bilateral series, starting with three T20Is in Raipur before the teams move to Vadodara for three ODIs. The series is part of India's preparations for the ICC event in February.
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