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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur will stage the third T20I match on 20th October at 7:00 PM IST, where India Women will compete against Zimbabwe Women.
Get the best IND vs ZIM Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd 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 59 runs across two innings, following her 4 in the opening match with a blistering 55 off 25 balls in the second T20I. Her aggressive knock helped India chase down 103 in just 8.5 overs. |
Smriti Mandhana – India’s captain has accumulated 56 runs in two innings, combining 9 in the first match with an unbeaten 47 from 25 deliveries in the second. Her partnership with Shafali ensured a comfortable series-clinching victory. |
Top Picks:
Deepti Sharma – Deepti has made a valuable all-round contribution, scoring 49 runs in the first T20I and taking one wicket for 13 runs from three overs in the second. Her composed batting helped India recover from early trouble in the series opener. |
Michelle Mavunga – Mavunga has contributed with the ball for Zimbabwe, taking one wicket in each of the first two matches. Her first-match dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur was followed by another wicket in the second T20I, giving her two wickets in the series. |
Budget Picks:
Kranti Gaud – Gaud has supported India’s pace attack with two wickets across the first two matches. After dismissing Beloved Biza in the opener, she returned 1/15 from four overs in the second T20I, keeping Zimbabwe’s scoring under control. |
Josephine Nkomo – Zimbabwe’s captain is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-pace bowling option. She scored 27 from 35 balls in the second T20I, helping build a partnership with Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano as Zimbabwe reached 102/8. |
IND vs ZIM Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shafali Verma & Smriti Mandhana |
Vice-Captain | Deepti Sharma & Michelle Mavunga |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Smriti Mandhana, Sharne Mayers, Shafali Verma ©, Kelis Ndhlovu
- All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Michelle Mavunga (VC), Nyasha Gwanzura, Beloved Biza
- Bowlers – Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Richa Ghosh
- Batters – Smriti Mandhana ©, Sharne Mayers, Shafali Verma, Kelis Ndhlovu
- All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma (VC), Josephine Nkomo, Nyasha Gwanzura, Beloved Biza
- Bowlers – Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
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IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Nomvelo Sibanda | NA | NA |
Kamalini | NA | NA |
IND vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Shafali Verma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Smriti Mandhana |
Punt Picks | Kranti Gaud and Josephine Nkomo |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-4-2 |
IND vs ZIM Match Preview:
India Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the third T20I on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST. India have taken a commanding 2–0 lead in the five-match series after securing a nine-wicket victory in the second T20I. Consequently, they will aim to extend their winning streak, while Zimbabwe must improve their batting performance to keep their hopes of a series comeback alive.
In the second T20I, Zimbabwe scored 102/8 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano led the innings with 34 off 32 balls, while captain Josephine Nkomo contributed an unbeaten 27 off 35 deliveries. However, India’s bowlers kept the scoring under control, with Niki Prasad taking 2/7 in two overs and Deepti Sharma, Nandani Sharma and Kranti Gaud claiming one wicket each. In response, India chased down the target comfortably, reaching 104/1 in just 8.5 overs. Shafali Verma hammered 55 off 25 balls, including six fours and four sixes, while Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47 off 25 deliveries.
India’s explosive opening partnership has given them a clear advantage throughout the series, and Shafali and Mandhana will once again look to attack from the outset. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe need to strike early and tighten their powerplay bowling after conceding 76 runs during India’s first six overs in the previous match. Furthermore, India’s disciplined bowling attack, led by players such as Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad, gives the hosts plenty of options. To challenge India, Zimbabwe must build a stronger total through their top order and deliver a more consistent bowling performance.
IND vs ZIM Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India Women | 2 |
Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
IND vs ZIM Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 29°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 191 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 80% |
IND vs ZIM Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Women Playing 11:
1) Shafali Verma
2) Smriti Mandhana ©
3) Anushka Sharma
4) Harmanpreet Kaur
5) Niki Prasad
6) Richa Ghosh (wk)
7) Deepti Sharma
8) Shree Charani
9) Arundhati Reddy
10) Nandani Sharma
11) Kranti Gaud
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:
Looking at the current performance in this series so far, India Women is anticipated to win this match.
