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Get ready for some exciting cricket as India Women takes on Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur on 16th October at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I 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 has scored 3,325 runs in 119 T20Is, including one century and 21 half-centuries, with a highest score of 100. Her aggressive right-handed batting is complemented by 22 wickets with her off-spin. |
Smriti Mandhana – One of India’s most prolific T20I batters, Mandhana has accumulated 4,867 runs in 179 matches, with two centuries and 37 fifties. Her highest score is 124, and her left-handed strokeplay remains her biggest strength. |
Top Picks:
Deepti Sharma – Deepti’s all-round record includes 1,306 runs and 105 wickets in 157 T20Is in the latest accessible career table. A left-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, she offers India valuable contributions in both departments. |
Arundhati Reddy – Reddy has taken 48 wickets in 54 T20Is, with best figures of 4/22 against Australia. She has also scored 149 runs, including a top score of 27, while specialising in right-arm medium-fast bowling. |
Budget Picks:
Kranti Gaud – Gaud has claimed 11 wickets in 22 T20Is, with best bowling figures of 2/24. The right-arm medium-fast bowler has also scored 32 runs, providing India with a pace option and some lower-order batting depth. |
Loryn Phiri – Zimbabwe’s right-arm off-break bowler has taken 27 wickets in 39 T20Is, including a superb 5/6. She has also scored 87 runs, with a highest score of 31, making her a useful lower-order contributor. |
IND vs ZIM Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shafali Verma & Smriti Mandhana |
Vice-Captain | Deepti Sharma & Arundhati Reddy |
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, Arundhati Reddy, Beloved Biza
- Bowlers – Francisca Chipare, Sree Charani
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Smriti Mandhana ©, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Shafali Verma
- All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Josephine Nkomo, Arundhati Reddy (VC), Beloved Biza, Loryn Phiri
- Bowlers – Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
O Chare | NA | NA |
N Prasad | NA | NA |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Shafali Verma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Smriti Mandhana |
Punt Picks | Kranti Gaud and Loryn Phiri |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
IND vs ZIM Match Preview:
India Women will begin their three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe Women on 16 October 2026 at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, with the opening match scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. This series marks the first meeting between these teams in women’s T20 internationals, adding a new chapter to their cricketing rivalry. India will look to make the most of their home advantage and start with a victory, while Zimbabwe will aim to challenge the hosts through disciplined batting, bowling and fielding.
India have selected a squad led by Smriti Mandhana, with Shafali Verma serving as vice-captain. Experienced players such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma bring valuable international experience, while emerging talents including Niki Prasad, Anushka Sharma, G Kamalini and Kranti Gaud provide additional options. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will rely on captain Josephine Nkomo, wicketkeeper Chiedza Dhururu, Sharne Mayers and Kelis Ndhlovu, alongside their experienced all-rounders. Although India possess greater depth and experience on paper, Zimbabwe will view this series as an opportunity to test their combinations and demonstrate their progress against a strong opponent.
India will depend on Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana to provide an aggressive start, while Richa Ghosh and Harmanpreet Kaur can strengthen the middle order with their attacking approach. Furthermore, Deepti Sharma’s all-round skills and India’s variety in spin and pace give the hosts a balanced lineup. Zimbabwe, however, must take early wickets and seek meaningful contributions from Nkomo, Mayers and Ndhlovu to remain competitive. Their bowlers will also need to maintain tight lines and prevent India from building substantial partnerships. While India enter the opening match as favourites, Zimbabwe could make the contest challenging if their batters build partnerships and their bowlers maintain consistent pressure.
IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India Women | 0 |
Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
IND vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 31°C |
Weather Forecast | Overcast |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 191 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 42% |
IND vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Women Playing 11:
1) Shafali Verma
2) Smriti Mandhana ©
3) Richa Ghosh (wk)
4) Harmanpreet Kaur
5) Anushka Sharma
6) Niki Prasad
7) Deepti Sharma
8) Minnu Mani
9) Sree Charani
10) Kranti Gaud
11) Arundhati Reddy
Zimbabwe Women Playing 11:
1) Sharne Mayers
2) Chiedza Dhururu (wk)
3) Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
4) Josephine Nkomo ©
5) Kelis Ndhlovu
6) Loryn Phiri
7) Francisca Chipare
8) Nomvelo Sibanda
9) Kudzai Chigora
10) Olinder Chare
11) Beloved Biza
IND vs ZIM Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, India Women is expected to win this match.
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