India Complete ODI Series Sweep Over Zimbabwe

WicketPulse · 2026-10-28 · Original automated news brief

India secured a 3-0 ODI series win against Zimbabwe, with the final match ending in an eight-wicket victory at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Zimbabwe batted first but were restricted to 131, with Vaishnavi Sharma taking 5/39. Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma led the chase with 59 and 51 respectively.

Smriti Mandhana led India as full-time captain for the first time in the series. Zimbabwe's Modester Mupachikwa scored 37, while Josephine Nkomo contributed steadily. India's disciplined attack limited the visitors to a low total, setting up a straightforward chase for the hosts.

Based on verified source reporting. Source: ICC ↗ · Source published 2026-10-28