Pratika Rawal guides India to victory over Zimbabwe in first WODI

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Pratika Rawal guides India to victory over Zimbabwe in first WODI
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In the opening match of the three-ODI series, India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in Vadodara. Zimbabwe was bowled out for 197, with Beloved Biza top-scoring at 62 runs. Shree Charani starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 23 runs. Pratika Rawal anchored India's chase with an unbeaten 100 runs, supported by a quick 64 from Shafali Verma, as India reached 200 for 1 in 27.1 overs. The series now stands at 1-0 in India's favor.

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  • •Match took place on October 23, 2026
  • •India scored 200/1 in 27.1 overs
  • •Zimbabwe scored 197; Biza top-scored with 62
  • •Charani took 4 wickets for 23 runs
  • •Series now leads 1-0 for India
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Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197 despite a half-century from Beloved Biza, with Charani and Kranti Gaud (3/42) leading India's bowling effort. Pratika then guided the chase with an unbeaten 100 as India reached 200/1 in 27.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

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