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IND W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction Match Preview
India Women made a strong start in Vadodara.
They beat Zimbabwe Women by nine wickets.
Pratika Rawal hit an unbeaten hundred.
Shafali Verma scored 64 not out.
Zimbabwe made 197 in the first ODI.
Beloved Biza led their batting with 62.
Shree Charani took four wickets for India.
The second ODI starts on 25 October.
This IND W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction is pre-toss only.
Research cutoff: 23 October 2026, 9:37 PM IST.
Read our Dream11 prediction guide for fantasy basics.
The final XIs are not confirmed.
Check the app after the toss.
Renuka Singh is out for this ODI series.
Jintimani Kalita replaced her in India’s squad.
Josephine Nkomo missed the first ODI with a niggle.
Her second-ODI status was not confirmed at cutoff.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women Tour Of India, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST / 08:30 UTC |
| Local time | 2:00 PM |
| Format | Women’s ODI, 50 overs per side |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Venue aliases | BCA Stadium, Vadodara; Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Status | Pre-toss; playing XIs not confirmed |
The BCCI match centre confirms the venue and date.
The match starts at 2:00 PM IST.
India Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Zimbabwe Women | Zimbabwe 197; India 200/1 in 27.1 overs | ✓ WIN — by 9 wickets |
India have one completed ODI in this tour.
Rawal made 100 not out in that game.
Zimbabwe Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | India Women | Zimbabwe 197; India 200/1 in 27.1 overs | ✕ LOSS — by 9 wickets |
| 27 Sep 2026 | West Indies Women | West Indies 139; Zimbabwe 140/6 in 40.5 overs | ✓ WIN — by 4 wickets |
Zimbabwe have one win in their older ODI sample.
Gwanzura took four wickets in that win.
T20I results are not mixed with ODI form.
IND W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
Kotambi has a small women’s ODI sample.
Three matches came in December 2024.
India won all three against West Indies.
India made 314/9 and 358/5 in two games.
In the third game India chased 163.
The first 2026 ODI added one more sample.
India chased 198 with one wicket down.
These four matches show strong batting starts.
They do not give a full ground average.
The red-soil change was reported after the WPL season.
The second-ODI strip can still play differently.
For fantasy planning, openers offer one clear route.
Spin and new-ball roles offer other routes.
These are selection ideas, not guarantees.
Read our ODI pitch report guide for ground evidence.
No dew claim is made without evidence.
Head-To-Head
India lead the ODI head-to-head 1-0.
India won the first ODI by nine wickets.
No older bilateral ODI meeting was verified.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidates only.
They are not announced playing XIs.
Recent first-ODI players have stronger evidence.
Other names are wider-squad risks.
India Women Probable Playing XI — Not Confirmed
| No. | Player | Editorial role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yastika Bhatia | WK |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana | BAT |
| 3 | Pratika Rawal | BAT |
| 4 | Shafali Verma | BAT |
| 5 | Harmanpreet Kaur | AR |
| 6 | Tejal Hasabnis | BAT |
| 7 | Deepti Sharma | AR |
| 8 | Shree Charani | BOWL |
| 9 | Kranti Gaud | BOWL |
| 10 | Jintimani Kalita | BOWL |
| 11 | Vaishnavi Sharma | BOWL |
Zimbabwe Women Probable Playing XI — Not Confirmed
| No. | Player | Editorial role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modester Mupachikwa | WK |
| 2 | Beloved Biza | AR |
| 3 | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | AR |
| 4 | Sharne Mayers | BAT |
| 5 | Kelis Ndhlovu | AR |
| 6 | Nyasha Gwanzura | AR |
| 7 | Michelle Mavunga | AR |
| 8 | Francisca Chipare | BOWL |
| 9 | Olinder Chare | BOWL |
| 10 | Nomvelo Sibanda | BOWL |
| 11 | Loryn Phiri | BOWL |
Josephine Nkomo is a conditional option.
Her first-ODI absence was linked to a niggle.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
All six teams are pre-toss ideas.
Each list has eleven unique players.
Check app roles and credits before use.
Team 1: Balanced India Core
Use if India keeps the first-ODI core.
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WK: Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Sharne Mayers
AR: Deepti Sharma, Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura
BOWL: Jintimani Kalita, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Francisca Chipare
Captain: Pratika Rawal · Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma
Risk: Zimbabwe can gain points after early wickets.
Team 2: India Chase Script
Use if India chase and top-order batters play.
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WK: Richa Ghosh
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma
AR: Deepti Sharma, Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura
BOWL: Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Olinder Chare, Francisca Chipare
Captain: Smriti Mandhana · Vice-Captain: Pratika Rawal
Risk: A small target may limit batting time.
Team 3: Zimbabwe Bounce Back
Use if Zimbabwe bat first and Nkomo returns.
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WK: Chiyedza Dhururu
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Sharne Mayers
AR: Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo, Nyasha Gwanzura, Deepti Sharma
BOWL: Francisca Chipare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Kranti Gaud
Captain: Beloved Biza · Vice-Captain: Nyasha Gwanzura
Risk: Nkomo’s return was not confirmed.
Team 4: Spin And Control
Use if the strip looks slow.
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WK: Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis, Sharne Mayers
AR: Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Kelis Ndhlovu, Nyasha Gwanzura
BOWL: Shree Charani, Olinder Chare, Francisca Chipare
Captain: Deepti Sharma · Vice-Captain: Shree Charani
Risk: A flat pitch can lower bowling returns.
Team 5: New Ball Wickets
Use if the ball moves early.
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WK: Richa Ghosh
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Sharne Mayers
AR: Harmanpreet Kaur, Sayali Satghare, Beloved Biza
BOWL: Kranti Gaud, Francisca Chipare, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha
Captain: Kranti Gaud · Vice-Captain: Francisca Chipare
Risk: Batters can dominate a flat surface.
Team 6: Two Keeper Hedge
Use only if both keepers start.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Richa Ghosh, Chiyedza Dhururu
BAT: Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Tejal Hasabnis
AR: Deepti Sharma, Beloved Biza
BOWL: Shree Charani, Nomvelo Sibanda, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare
Captain: Shafali Verma · Vice-Captain: Beloved Biza
Risk: Check both keeper selections at toss.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
| Player | Choice | Simple reason | Condition or risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | Captain or vice-captain | She made 100 not out in the first ODI. | One game is a small sample. |
| Smriti Mandhana | Captain or vice-captain | She opens and leads India. | An early wicket lowers her score. |
| Shafali Verma | Captain or vice-captain | She made 64 not out in the first ODI. | Her attacking style brings dismissal risk. |
| Deepti Sharma | Captain or vice-captain | She offers batting and bowling paths. | Her workload is not confirmed. |
| Shree Charani | Captain or vice-captain | She took 4/23 in the first ODI. | Zimbabwe may adjust to her spin. |
| Beloved Biza | Captain or vice-captain | She made 62 in the first ODI. | India’s bowlers can limit her time. |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | Captain or vice-captain | She took 4/33 in Zimbabwe’s ODI win. | That older game is a small sample. |
Toss-day checklist: confirm both XIs.
Remove every non-starter.
Use a same-role replacement when possible.
Check app roles and credits.
Check the seven-player side limit.
Then review both multiplier picks.
Top 3 Player Battles
- Pratika Rawal versus Zimbabwe’s new ball: Rawal made 100 not out last time. Zimbabwe need an early wicket. This is a role battle, not a direct record.
- Shree Charani versus Zimbabwe’s middle order: Charani took four wickets in the first ODI. No direct ball-by-ball record is claimed.
- Beloved Biza versus India’s spinners: Biza made 62 in the first ODI. This is a conditional matchup only.
Top Players To Look Out For
Pratika Rawal: She made 100 not out last time. The second game brings a new start.
Shafali Verma: She made 64 not out last time. She can change the chase early.
Shree Charani: Her 4/23 was India’s best bowling return. Spin may matter again.
Beloved Biza: She made 62 in the first ODI. She needs support this time.
Deepti Sharma: She offers batting and bowling paths. Her role depends on the XI.
Match Winner Prediction
India Women have the safer pre-toss lean.
They won the first ODI by nine wickets.
Their Kotambi ODI record is also 4-0.
This is only an editorial lean.
It is not a guarantee. It is not a winnings promise.
Zimbabwe can improve with early wickets.
The toss and final XIs can change the match.
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FAQs
When Is The Second ODI?
It is on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
The match starts at 2:00 PM IST.
That is 08:30 UTC.
See our latest cricket guides for more help.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. Only the squads are confirmed.
The XI and toss remain pending.
Is Renuka Singh Available?
No. BCCI ruled her out of this ODI series.
Jintimani Kalita replaced her in the squad.
What Is The Kotambi ODI Record?
India have won all four verified women’s ODIs there.
The sample includes three 2024 games.
It also includes the first ODI on 23 October.
