IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st T20I Live Score: India Women have won the toss and chosen to field against Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I in Raipur, with Smriti Mandhana citing dew in her first match as full-time captain.
India Women’s bowlers have restricted Zimbabwe Women to 114/5 in the first T20I in Raipur, justifying Smriti Mandhana’s decision to bowl first in her first match as full-time captain. Nandani Sharma’s double strike in the final over and tight spin from Shree Charani keep the visitors in check despite fighting knocks from Sharne Mayers and Kelis Ndhlovu. India now need 115 to win.
India vs Zimbabwe Playing XIs
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana(c), Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud
Zimbabwe: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Michelle Mavunga, Nyasha Gwanzura, Francisca Chipare, Modester Mupachikwa(w), Josephine Nkomo(c), Olinder Chare, Tendai Makusha.
India vs Zimbabwe head-to-head record
This is the first-ever meeting between India and Zimbabwe in a women’s T20I.
Where to watch India vs Zimbabwe?
Fans in India can watch the India vs Zimbabwe women’s T20I match on the Star Sports Network TV channels. LIVE streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Raipur pitch report and weather
The pitch at the Shaheed Veer Singh Narayan International Stadium in Raipur is set to be batting-friendly with an even bounce. This will allow batters to play their shots once they settle down. However, as the match progresses, the spinners could also play a big role.
According to AccuWeather, clear skies are expected in the night in Raipur with a very minimal chance of rain.
