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At BCA Stadium, Vadodara, India Women and Zimbabwe Women will clash in the first ODI match on 23rd October at 2:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Shafali Verma – Shafali is an aggressive right-handed opening batter who looks to dominate bowlers from the start. Her attacking strokeplay and ability to score quickly make her a valuable option at the top of India’s ODI batting order. |
Smriti Mandhana – One of India’s most prolific ODI batters, Mandhana has accumulated 5,411 runs in 120 matches, maintaining an impressive career average of 47.88. Her elegant left-handed strokeplay and consistency have made her a key figure in India’s batting lineup. |
Top Picks:
Deepti Sharma – Deepti has built an outstanding all-round ODI record, scoring 2,771 runs in 124 matches and claiming 166 wickets. Her left-handed batting adds depth to India’s lineup, while her right-arm off-spin makes her a dependable bowling option. |
Renuka Singh Thakur – Renuka is a right-arm fast-medium bowler known for her ability to swing the new ball and challenge batters with movement. She provides India with an attacking pace option, particularly during the opening overs. |
Budget Picks:
Nandani Sharma – Nandani is a right-arm pace-bowling option who brings energy and wicket-taking potential to the bowling attack. Her role centres on using pace and disciplined lines to put pressure on opposition batters. |
Nyasha Gwanzura – Gwanzura is a Zimbabwean women’s cricket player whose batting and bowling style I could not reliably verify from the available career records. I’ve therefore avoided assigning her an unconfirmed playing style or inventing career figures. |
IND vs ZIM Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shafali Verma & Smriti Mandhana |
Vice-Captain | Deepti Sharma & Renuka Singh Thakur |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana ©, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Shafali Verma
- All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma (VC), Josephine Nkomo, Beloved Biza
- Bowlers – Renuka Singh, Francisca Chipare, Shree Charani
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Shafali Verma ©
- All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Josephine Nkomo, Nyasha Gwanzura, Beloved Biza
- Bowlers – Renuka Singh (VC), Nandani Sharma
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Shorna Mayers | NA | NA |
Harleen Deol | NA | NA |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Shafali Verma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Smriti Mandhana |
Punt Picks | Nandani Sharma and Nyasha Gwanzura |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
IND vs ZIM Match Preview:
India Women will begin their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe Women on Friday, 23 October 2026, at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST, with India looking to make the most of their home advantage. However, Zimbabwe will aim to carry their experience from the T20I series into the 50-over format and challenge the hosts. India have combined established international performers with younger options in their squad, giving them flexibility across both batting and bowling.
India’s batting lineup will rely on Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal and Harmanpreet Kaur to provide a strong foundation. Meanwhile, Yastika Bhatia and Richa Ghosh offer wicketkeeping options, while Deepti Sharma strengthens the side with her all-round abilities. Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud and Nandani Sharma will add variety to the bowling attack.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will look to Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and Sharne Mayers to deliver with the bat, while captain Josephine Nkomo will contribute as an all-rounder. To challenge India, Zimbabwe’s bowlers must take early wickets and prevent the hosts’ middle order from building a substantial total.
On paper, India hold an advantage in terms of experience, batting depth and bowling resources. Nevertheless, Zimbabwe can make the contest competitive by striking early and building partnerships instead of depending on a late recovery.
Mandhana’s ability to anchor the innings, combined with Shafali’s attacking approach, could give India an effective start. Furthermore, Deepti Sharma’s spin and all-round contribution may prove important as the innings progress. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will need disciplined bowling and consistent contributions from their top five batters to put India under pressure.
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IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India Women | 0 |
Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
IND vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 34°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 278 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 40% |
IND vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Women Playing 11:
1) Smriti Mandhana ©
2) Shafali Verma
3) Pratika Rawal
4) Yastika Bhatia (wk)
5) Harmanpreet Kaur
6) Richa Ghosh
7) Deepti Sharma
8) Shree Charani
9) Kranti Gaud
10) Renuka Singh
11) Nandani Sharma / Sayali Satghare
Zimbabwe Women Playing 11:
1) Kelis Ndhlovu
2) Beloved Biza
3) Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
4) Sharne Mayers
5) Josephine Nkomo ©
6) Nyasha Gwanzura
7) Modester Mupachikwa (wk)
8) Michelle Mavunga
9) Francisca Chipare
10) Olinder Chare
11) Tendai Makusha
IND vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:
India Women hold the stronger squad, so experts anticipate their victory in this match.
