Zimbabwe plays first T20I series against India in Raipur
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:52 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Zimbabwe faces India in Raipur for their inaugural bilateral T20I series. This match marks a significant occasion for Zimbabwe, who are yet to secure a victory in T20Is this year. The teams are competing in a best-of-three series, highlighting India's growing stature in women's cricket. The series serves as a platform for Smriti Mandhana, who is expected to lead the team.
- •Zimbabwe and India compete in a bilateral T20I series.
- •Zimbabwe has not won a T20I match this year.
- •The series takes place in Raipur, India.
- •Smriti Mandhana is set to lead the Indian team.
- 8:52 AMESPNcricinfo — Raipur the stage for the start of India's Mandhana era
"Zimbabwe, who are yet to win a T20I this year, are playing their first ever bilateral series against India
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