India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Full Commentary, 3rd T20I, 20 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd T20I / Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
216/7 (20 ov)
124/7 (20 ov)
India Women won by 92 runs
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Player of the match
Harmanpreet Kaur,
India Women
Kelis Ndhlovu c N Prasad b K Gaud 0 (1) Kranti Gaud to Kelis Ndhlovu, no run, c N Prasad b K Gaud, Kranti Gaud lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter cannot beat the infield. A tidy start to the chase leaves Zimbabwe scoreless.
Kranti Gaud to Modester Mupachikwa, 1 run, Kranti Gaud lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked away into the gap to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight start to the chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 2 runs, Kranti Gaud lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud delivers a fast ball on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it solidly to stop the ball.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 5 wide, Kranti Gaud sprays a full delivery down the leg side, slipping well past the batter who steps forward. The ball races away untouched, handing five extra runs to the total in this tall chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, Four, Gaud lands this on a good length outside off stump. Sharne Mayers latches on and sends it away to find the boundary rope, taking four runs to finish the over.
End of over 1 (12 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, every dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Modester Mupachikwa c R Ghosh b N Sharma 1 (4) Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, c R Ghosh b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full outside off stump, and it is worked away for a single.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Bowled back of a length on the stumps by Nandani Sharma, worked away to take one run.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Nandani Sharma drops one in back of a length outside off stump. Beloved Biza latches onto it and sends the ball racing away for four.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Kranti Gaud spears in a fast yorker on the stumps. She steps forward to work it away for one.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Kranti Gaud spears a full length ball on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through in pursuit of 217.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep target.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Nandani Sharma, pushed away for a single as the steep chase continues.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, Four, Nandani Sharma serves this on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers connects cleanly to send it away for four.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Nandani Sharma drops one in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full and straight on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length around the stumps, and she turns it away for a single.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma fires a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run. The required rate continues to climb steeply in this massive pursuit.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run. Zimbabwe continue their steep pursuit.
Shafali Verma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Shafali Verma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Shafali Verma bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to take one run in this steep chase.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this stiff chase.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
End of over 5 (2 runs)
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run. With a massive target still ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands a good-length delivery outside off stump. She stays rooted in the crease and plays and misses.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy fires a yorker straight on the stumps, which is safely blocked out. No run conceded as the chase stays firmly out of reach.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy nails a yorker straight on the stumps, keeping the batter completely scoreless.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, 2 runs, Arundhati Reddy delivers full on the stumps, and she tucks it away to come back for two.
End of over 6 (2 runs)
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and she works it away for one.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She stays back in the crease and pushes it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. She hangs in her crease and blocks it out defensively.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Tossed up full outside off stump from Prema Rawat. Sharne Mayers hangs in her crease and lofts an inside-out drive cleanly over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum in this steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, she hangs in the crease and drives this off-spin delivery away for one run.
End of over 7 (10 runs)
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy serves a full delivery down towards leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through, resulting in another dot.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, no run, Arundhati Reddy serves it on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 wide, Arundhati Reddy sprays this one well astray, and the umpire signals a wide to gift an extra run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched full on off stump, knocked away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, Six, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sharne Mayers dispatches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep asking rate remains enormous.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, Four, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers sends it away to the fence for four runs, though the steep chase remains well out of hand.
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one as the steep chase continues.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Deepti Sharma bowls a good length delivery on off stump, knocked away for one as the chase continues.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, and she defends it away for no run. With a steep target of 217 in sight, the dot ball adds to the required rate.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. Zimbabwean batters still face a steep chase for the remaining 161 runs.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. She stays deep in the crease and blocks it away safely.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma pitches it full outside off, worked away for one to keep the steep chase moving.
End of over 9 (3 runs)
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Kranti Gaud bowls a full-length fast delivery on the stumps. She goes forward to pick up a single in the chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Kranti Gaud bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 wide, Kranti Gaud errs down leg with a full-length delivery, slipping past the pads to gift an extra run to the total.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Kranti Gaud, knocked away for one. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud bowls a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run. With the steep required rate, the dots continue to mount.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Kranti Gaud, knocked away for one to bring up the fifty-run partnership.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. That brings up the fifty-run stand.
End of over 10 (5 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it defensively to keep it out.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Deepti Sharma, worked away for one as the target remains well out of reach.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off stump, and she hangs in the crease to drive it for one.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, Four, Prema Rawat lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Beloved Biza hangs back in her crease and lifts an inside-out shot over the infield for four, chipping away at the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat fires a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
End of over 12 (8 runs)
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands a good length ball on the stumps. The batter fails to score with the required rate steadily climbing.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad serves a full length ball outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tall chase.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched full outside the off stump, pushed away to turn over the strike with a single.
Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, no run, Niki Prasad hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target keeps mounting with another scoreless delivery.
Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Niki Prasad bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run in this steep chase.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, producing another dot ball in the chase.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Prema Rawat bowls this on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the required chase remains entirely out of reach.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Four, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers sends it away to find the fence for four. That also brings up her fifty in this steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one. The steep target remains far out of reach.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Prema Rawat, and she works it away to turn over the strike with one run.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Prema Rawat serves it right up on the stumps. Sharne Mayers launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep target remains well out of reach.
End of over 14 (18 runs)
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.
Sharne Mayers c S Verma b N Prasad 60 (49) Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, no run, c S Verma b N Prasad, Niki Prasad spears this full length on the stumps. The batter can only block it back as the steep chase drifts further away.
Niki Prasad to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With a steep chase still ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Niki Prasad to Nyasha Gwanzura, 1 run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one run.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Niki Prasad bowls full on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to work away one run.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma serves a full-length fast delivery targeting the stumps. She hangs in her crease and manages to stop the ball, keeping it to a dot.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma lands this on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the target well out of reach, another dot ball passes by.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and she presses forward to work away one run.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma hits a good length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run taken.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target remains far out of reach as another dot ball is negotiated.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.
Deepti Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands a good length ball on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Deepti Sharma serves this one up on a full length on the stumps. Beloved Biza meets it cleanly, finding the ropes for four runs.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma fires in a yorker down the leg side, and the batter cannot beat the field with 114 still required.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. With a massive target still ahead, another dot ball adds to the chase's steep demands.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, yielding no run.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura b A Reddy 2 (7) Arundhati Reddy to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, b A Reddy, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length on the stumps, and she turns it away for one run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy serves it full outside off, and it is worked away for a single. The steep target remains completely out of reach.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Four, Arundhati Reddy serves up a full toss on off stump. Chipo Mugeri Tiripano dispatches it away to collect four runs in a steep chase.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, Four, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump. Beloved Biza meets it cleanly and sends the ball away for four.
End of over 18 (11 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Deepti Sharma attacks the stumps on a full length, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and she cannot pierce the field. No run taken.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Deepti Sharma pitches it on a good length on the stumps. Beloved Biza finds the boundary, picking up four runs with the equation entirely out of reach.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma spears a full delivery straight at the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano c S Verma b D Sharma 7 (5) Deepti Sharma to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, no run, c S Verma b D Sharma, Deepti Sharma lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter cannot beat the field. That is another dot to keep the steep chase well out of reach.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nandani Sharma to Loryn Phiri, 1 run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full outside off stump. She steps forward and works it away for a single.
Beloved Biza b N Sharma 44 (50) Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma serves a good-length delivery targeted on the stumps. Beloved Biza is gone for one, leaving the steep chase completely out of reach. Another wicket tumbles as the innings winds down.
Nandani Sharma to Tendai Makusha, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Loryn Phiri c P Rawat b N Sharma 1 (2) Nandani Sharma to Loryn Phiri, no run, c P Rawat b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma hits a good length right on the stumps. The batter cannot pierce the ring, resulting in another scoreless ball as the chase winds down.
Nandani Sharma to Nomvelo Sibanda, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away into the gap for one run.
End of over 20 (4 runs)
Kelis Ndhlovu c N Prasad b K Gaud 0 (1) Kranti Gaud to Kelis Ndhlovu, no run, c N Prasad b K Gaud, Kranti Gaud lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter cannot beat the infield. A tidy start to the chase leaves Zimbabwe scoreless.
Kranti Gaud to Modester Mupachikwa, 1 run, Kranti Gaud lands a good length ball on the stumps, worked away into the gap to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. A tight start to the chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 2 runs, Kranti Gaud lands it on a good length outside off stump, and the batter works it away to collect two runs.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud delivers a fast ball on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs in the crease and defends it solidly to stop the ball.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 5 wide, Kranti Gaud sprays a full delivery down the leg side, slipping well past the batter who steps forward. The ball races away untouched, handing five extra runs to the total in this tall chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, Four, Gaud lands this on a good length outside off stump. Sharne Mayers latches on and sends it away to find the boundary rope, taking four runs to finish the over.
End of over 1 (12 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With a steep chase ahead, every dot ball adds to the mounting required rate.
Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Modester Mupachikwa c R Ghosh b N Sharma 1 (4) Nandani Sharma to Modester Mupachikwa, no run, c R Ghosh b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, unable to find a run.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full outside off stump, and it is worked away for a single.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Bowled back of a length on the stumps by Nandani Sharma, worked away to take one run.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Nandani Sharma drops one in back of a length outside off stump. Beloved Biza latches onto it and sends the ball racing away for four.
End of over 2 (6 runs)
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud serves a full length delivery straight on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Kranti Gaud spears in a fast yorker on the stumps. She steps forward to work it away for one.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Kranti Gaud spears a full length ball on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through in pursuit of 217.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a back of a length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep target.
End of over 3 (2 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Good length around off stump from Nandani Sharma, pushed away for a single as the steep chase continues.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, Four, Nandani Sharma serves this on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers connects cleanly to send it away for four.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Nandani Sharma drops one in back of a length on the stumps, and the batter works it away for one.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full and straight on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length around the stumps, and she turns it away for a single.
Nandani Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
End of over 4 (7 runs)
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma fires a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through for a run. The required rate continues to climb steeply in this massive pursuit.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, and the batter punches it away for one run. Zimbabwe continue their steep pursuit.
Shafali Verma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump. The batter cannot find a way through.
Shafali Verma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Shafali Verma bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away to take one run in this steep chase.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this stiff chase.
Shafali Verma to Beloved Biza, no run, Shafali Verma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run.
End of over 5 (2 runs)
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter defends for no run. With a massive target still ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands a good-length delivery outside off stump. She stays rooted in the crease and plays and misses.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy fires a yorker straight on the stumps, which is safely blocked out. No run conceded as the chase stays firmly out of reach.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy nails a yorker straight on the stumps, keeping the batter completely scoreless.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy lands it back of a length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, 2 runs, Arundhati Reddy delivers full on the stumps, and she tucks it away to come back for two.
End of over 6 (2 runs)
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, and it is worked away for one run.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and she works it away for one.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat bowls an off-break on a good length outside off stump. She stays back in the crease and pushes it away to take one run in the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat bowls an off-break on a good length at the stumps. She hangs in her crease and blocks it out defensively.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Tossed up full outside off stump from Prema Rawat. Sharne Mayers hangs in her crease and lofts an inside-out drive cleanly over the ropes for six. A much-needed maximum in this steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pitched on a good length outside off stump, she hangs in the crease and drives this off-spin delivery away for one run.
End of over 7 (10 runs)
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, no run, Arundhati Reddy serves a full delivery down towards leg stump. The batter cannot find a way through, resulting in another dot.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for one run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, no run, Arundhati Reddy serves it on a full length around off stump, and the batter defends for no run. With a steep chase ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 wide, Arundhati Reddy sprays this one well astray, and the umpire signals a wide to gift an extra run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched full on off stump, knocked away into the gap to rotate the strike with a single.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, Six, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length outside off stump. Sharne Mayers dispatches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep asking rate remains enormous.
Arundhati Reddy to Sharne Mayers, Four, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers sends it away to the fence for four runs, though the steep chase remains well out of hand.
End of over 8 (13 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away to take one as the steep chase continues.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Deepti Sharma bowls a good length delivery on off stump, knocked away for one as the chase continues.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, and she defends it away for no run. With a steep target of 217 in sight, the dot ball adds to the required rate.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. Zimbabwean batters still face a steep chase for the remaining 161 runs.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands an off-break on a good length around off stump. She stays deep in the crease and blocks it away safely.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma pitches it full outside off, worked away for one to keep the steep chase moving.
End of over 9 (3 runs)
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Kranti Gaud bowls a full-length fast delivery on the stumps. She goes forward to pick up a single in the chase.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Kranti Gaud bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 wide, Kranti Gaud errs down leg with a full-length delivery, slipping past the pads to gift an extra run to the total.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pushed full on the stumps by Kranti Gaud, knocked away for one. That brings up the fifty-run partnership.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, no run, Kranti Gaud bowls a full length delivery on off stump, and the batter defends it for no run. With the steep required rate, the dots continue to mount.
Kranti Gaud to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pitched full on the stumps by Kranti Gaud, knocked away for one to bring up the fifty-run partnership.
Kranti Gaud to Beloved Biza, no run, Kranti Gaud hits a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. That brings up the fifty-run stand.
End of over 10 (5 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full-length delivery on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease and blocks it defensively to keep it out.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, no run, Deepti Sharma pitches this one full around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands a good length delivery on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for a single.
Deepti Sharma to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Full length delivery on the stumps from Deepti Sharma, worked away for one as the target remains well out of reach.
End of over 11 (3 runs)
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Pushed through on a good length outside off stump, and she hangs in the crease to drive it for one.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is pushed away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, Four, Prema Rawat lands an off-break on a good length outside off stump. Beloved Biza hangs back in her crease and lifts an inside-out shot over the infield for four, chipping away at the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter pushes it away for a single.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat fires a full-length ball on the stumps, and the batter keeps it out for no run.
End of over 12 (8 runs)
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands a good length ball on the stumps. The batter fails to score with the required rate steadily climbing.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad serves a full length ball outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a run in this tall chase.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Pitched full outside the off stump, pushed away to turn over the strike with a single.
Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, no run, Niki Prasad hits a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target keeps mounting with another scoreless delivery.
Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Niki Prasad bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run in this steep chase.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, producing another dot ball in the chase.
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, no run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Prema Rawat bowls this on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the required chase remains entirely out of reach.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Four, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length around off stump. Sharne Mayers sends it away to find the fence for four. That also brings up her fifty in this steep chase.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, 1 run, Prema Rawat lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one. The steep target remains far out of reach.
Prema Rawat to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Prema Rawat, and she works it away to turn over the strike with one run.
Prema Rawat to Sharne Mayers, Six, Prema Rawat serves it right up on the stumps. Sharne Mayers launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep target remains well out of reach.
End of over 14 (18 runs)
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a run against the steep asking rate.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.
Sharne Mayers c S Verma b N Prasad 60 (49) Niki Prasad to Sharne Mayers, no run, c S Verma b N Prasad, Niki Prasad spears this full length on the stumps. The batter can only block it back as the steep chase drifts further away.
Niki Prasad to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. With a steep chase still ahead, another dot ball passes by.
Niki Prasad to Nyasha Gwanzura, 1 run, Niki Prasad lands it on a good length around off stump, and it is worked away for one run.
Niki Prasad to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Niki Prasad bowls full on the stumps, and the batter hangs in the crease to work away one run.
End of over 15 (3 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma serves a full-length fast delivery targeting the stumps. She hangs in her crease and manages to stop the ball, keeping it to a dot.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Nandani Sharma lands this on a good length right on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run. With the target well out of reach, another dot ball passes by.
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands a good-length delivery on the stumps, and she presses forward to work away one run.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma hits a good length outside off stump, and the batter cannot find a way through. No run taken.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma lands a good-length ball on the stumps, and the batter defends it away for no run.
Nandani Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, Nandani Sharma lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. The steep target remains far out of reach as another dot ball is negotiated.
End of over 16 (1 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving.
Deepti Sharma to Nyasha Gwanzura, 1 run, Deepti Sharma lands a good length ball on the stumps, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Deepti Sharma serves this one up on a full length on the stumps. Beloved Biza meets it cleanly, finding the ropes for four runs.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma fires in a yorker down the leg side, and the batter cannot beat the field with 114 still required.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma lands this on a good length on the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. With a massive target still ahead, another dot ball adds to the chase's steep demands.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, yielding no run.
End of over 17 (6 runs)
Nyasha Gwanzura b A Reddy 2 (7) Arundhati Reddy to Nyasha Gwanzura, no run, b A Reddy, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length on the stumps, and she turns it away for one run.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy serves it full outside off, and it is worked away for a single. The steep target remains completely out of reach.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Four, Arundhati Reddy serves up a full toss on off stump. Chipo Mugeri Tiripano dispatches it away to collect four runs in a steep chase.
Arundhati Reddy to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around the stumps, worked away for one run into the chase.
Arundhati Reddy to Beloved Biza, Four, Arundhati Reddy lands it on a good length around off stump. Beloved Biza meets it cleanly and sends the ball away for four.
End of over 18 (11 runs)
Deepti Sharma to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, 1 run, Deepti Sharma attacks the stumps on a full length, and she works it away to take one run.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery on the stumps, and she cannot pierce the field. No run taken.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, Four, Deepti Sharma pitches it on a good length on the stumps. Beloved Biza finds the boundary, picking up four runs with the equation entirely out of reach.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, Deepti Sharma spears a full delivery straight at the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through.
Deepti Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Deepti Sharma bowls a full length delivery outside off stump, pushed away to rotate the strike for one.
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano c S Verma b D Sharma 7 (5) Deepti Sharma to Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, no run, c S Verma b D Sharma, Deepti Sharma lands a good-length ball around off stump, and the batter cannot beat the field. That is another dot to keep the steep chase well out of reach.
End of over 19 (6 runs)
Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, 1 run, Nandani Sharma bowls a good length delivery on the stumps, worked away for one run.
Nandani Sharma to Loryn Phiri, 1 run, Nandani Sharma pitches it full outside off stump. She steps forward and works it away for a single.
Beloved Biza b N Sharma 44 (50) Nandani Sharma to Beloved Biza, no run, b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma serves a good-length delivery targeted on the stumps. Beloved Biza is gone for one, leaving the steep chase completely out of reach. Another wicket tumbles as the innings winds down.
Nandani Sharma to Tendai Makusha, 1 run, Pitched on a good length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike for one.
Loryn Phiri c P Rawat b N Sharma 1 (2) Nandani Sharma to Loryn Phiri, no run, c P Rawat b N Sharma, Nandani Sharma hits a good length right on the stumps. The batter cannot pierce the ring, resulting in another scoreless ball as the chase winds down.
Nandani Sharma to Nomvelo Sibanda, 1 run, Nandani Sharma lands a good length delivery on off stump, nudged away into the gap for one run.
End of over 20 (4 runs)