India Women lead the ODI series 2-0. They won the first game by nine wickets. They won the second game by 121 runs. Zimbabwe Women now need a big lift in the third ODI.
This IND W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction is a pre-toss guide. The final XI, toss and app values are not confirmed yet.
In This Match Preview
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 3rd ODI |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Start time | 2:00 PM IST |
| GMT time | 8:30 AM GMT |
| Local time | 2:00 PM |
| Status | Toss and playing XI not confirmed |
Renuka Singh Thakur is out of this ODI series. BCCI named Jintimani Kalita as her replacement.
India Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Zimbabwe Women | 200/1 in 27.1 overs | ✓ WIN by 9 wickets |
| 25 Oct 2026 | Zimbabwe Women | 328/6 in 50 overs | ✓ WIN by 121 runs |
Pratika Rawal scored 100 not out in the first ODI. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 126 in the second game. Deepti Sharma made 106 not out in that match.
Zimbabwe Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | India Women | 197 all out in 49.5 overs | ✕ LOSS by 9 wickets |
| 25 Oct 2026 | India Women | 207 all out in 48.5 overs | ✕ LOSS by 121 runs |
Beloved Biza made 62 in the first ODI. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 in the second. Modester Mupachikwa scored 49 in the same game.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The last two ODIs were played at this ground. This is a small sample of two completed matches.
India made 200/1 while chasing 198 in the first ODI. India then made 328/6 while batting first. Zimbabwe made 197 and 207 in those games.
The recent batting-first average is 262.5. The chasing average is 203.5. One team won while batting first. One team won while chasing.
A separate older ground snapshot covers three women’s ODIs from December 2024. It lists a 278 average first innings score and a 171 average second innings score. Do not mix that older sample with the two recent matches.
The small recent sample supports top-order batters. It also supports bowlers who can take middle-over wickets. The toss may change the best balance. Check the final app roles and credits after the XI announcement.
Head-To-Head
India lead this current ODI series 2-0. The first two matches were both completed in Vadodara.
The ICC described this tour as the first bilateral international meeting between the teams. This preview uses the current series only. It does not mix other teams or men’s records.
Probable Playing XIs – Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidates. They are not announced playing XIs.
India Women Candidates
Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Vaishnavi Sharma, Jintimani Kalita and Sree Charani.
These names come from the updated squad and the recent ODI XIs. Yastika Bhatia and Harleen Deol are also in the updated squad. They were not in the two inspected ODI XIs.
Zimbabwe Women Candidates
Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Olinder Chare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha and Chiedza Dhururu.
These names come from the squad and recent ODI XIs. Kelis Ndhlovu and Francisca Chipare are also in the squad. Neither played in the two inspected ODI XIs. Their third ODI places are not confirmed.
Six Dream11 Scenario Teams
All six teams are provisional. Each team has 11 different players. No team has more than seven players from one side. Check the app’s final credits and role tags after the toss.
Team 1: Balanced India Core
India’s top order controls the game again; Zimbabwe’s best batting pick adds balance.
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WK: Richa Ghosh
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
AR: Deepti Sharma, Nyasha Gwanzura
BOWL: Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Nomvelo Sibanda
Captain: Deepti Sharma · Vice-Captain: Pratika Rawal
Risk: India-heavy build can suffer if Zimbabwe’s top order improves.
Team 2: Zimbabwe Batting Rebound
Zimbabwe’s top order makes a stronger score; India still supplies five high-upside players.
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WK: Modester Mupachikwa
BAT: Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers
AR: Deepti Sharma, Michelle Mavunga
BOWL: Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nomvelo Sibanda
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur · Vice-Captain: Beloved Biza
Risk: Several Zimbabwe players must beat their recent returns.
Team 3: Middle-Order All-Rounders
The match turns through middle-order runs and spin wickets rather than an early chase.
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WK: Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Beloved Biza
AR: Deepti Sharma, Olinder Chare
BOWL: Kranti Gaud, Jintimani Kalita, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur · Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma
Risk: Yastika’s place and Zimbabwe’s bowling mix need toss confirmation.
Team 4: Zimbabwe Pace And Top Order
Zimbabwe’s selected pace group gets movement and India relies on a compact batting core.
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WK: Chiedza Dhururu
BAT: Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Sharne Mayers
AR: Sayali Satghare, Michelle Mavunga
BOWL: Vaishnavi Sharma, Sree Charani, Josephine Nkomo
Captain: Vaishnavi Sharma · Vice-Captain: Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Risk: Kelis Ndhlovu and Josephine Nkomo need confirmed XI places.
Team 5: Spin And Collapse Script
India’s spin options control the middle overs while selected Zimbabwe batters provide upset cover.
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WK: Richa Ghosh
BAT: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Beloved Biza
AR: Deepti Sharma, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga
BOWL: Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Nomvelo Sibanda
Captain: Deepti Sharma · Vice-Captain: Sree Charani
Risk: This script fades if the surface rewards only top-order batting.
Team 6: India Bowling Pressure
India takes early wickets and its top order finishes the chase or sets a strong score.
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WK: Yastika Bhatia
BAT: Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
AR: Deepti Sharma, Nyasha Gwanzura
BOWL: Vaishnavi Sharma, Jintimani Kalita, Sree Charani, Nomvelo Sibanda
Captain: Vaishnavi Sharma · Vice-Captain: Pratika Rawal
Risk: A Zimbabwe resistance would reduce the value of the India-bowling stack.
IND W vs ZIM W Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Deepti Sharma
Deepti made 106 not out in the second ODI. She also took three wickets. Her batting and bowling path gives her a strong all-round case. Her role still depends on the final XI and match plan.
Pratika Rawal
Rawal made 100 not out in the first ODI. She scored 61 in the second game. She opens the batting in the recent evidence. That gives her time to build a score.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Kaur scored 126 in the second ODI. She can change a game with one long innings. Her value drops if she bats late or faces few balls.
Vaishnavi Sharma
Vaishnavi took 4/39 in the second ODI. She is a wicket-taking option. Her selection must be checked after the toss.
Beloved Biza
Biza scored 62 in the first ODI. She can help a Zimbabwe rebound script. She carries more risk because Zimbabwe have lost both games.
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
She made 46 in the second ODI. This supports a Zimbabwe batting recovery plan. Her risk is India’s strong bowling group.
Sree Charani
Charani took 4/23 in the first ODI here. She is a bowling-led vice-captain option. Confirm her XI place and bowling role first.
Toss-Day Repair Checklist
- Confirm both XIs.
- Remove players left out.
- Check the app’s roles and credits.
- Check the toss and innings order.
- Keep C and VC in the final XI.
- Recheck the seven-player side limit.
Top 3 Player Battles
India’s Openers Against Nomvelo Sibanda
Sibanda took two early wickets in the second ODI. India’s top order has also produced two big wins. This battle can shape the first ten overs.
Deepti Sharma Against Zimbabwe’s Middle Order
Deepti made 106 not out and took three wickets in the second ODI. Zimbabwe need a way to stop her influence with bat and ball.
Beloved Biza Against India’s Spin Group
Biza made 62 in the first ODI. India’s spin group has taken key wickets in both games. This battle depends on the final XI. It is not a past ball-by-ball record.
Top Players To Look Out For
- Deepti Sharma: 106 not out and 3/32 in the second ODI. Risk: her batting time may be short if India chase quickly.
- Pratika Rawal: 100 not out in the first ODI and 61 in the second. Risk: early movement can test every opener.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 126 in the second ODI. Risk: she may not face many balls.
- Vaishnavi Sharma: 4/39 in the second ODI. Risk: the final XI is not confirmed.
- Beloved Biza: 62 in the first ODI. Risk: Zimbabwe’s batting has twice fallen below 210.
- Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano: 46 in the second ODI. Risk: India’s spin attack can control the middle overs.
Match Winner Prediction
India Women are our pre-toss pick. They lead 2-0. They have won both completed ODIs with strong margins. Zimbabwe can change the game if their top order bats longer.
This is not a confirmed result. Recheck the toss, XI and final match conditions before making a fantasy team.
FAQs
What Time Is IND W vs ZIM W 3rd ODI?
The match starts at 2:00 PM IST on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. It starts at 8:30 AM GMT. Local time in Vadodara is 2:00 PM.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The six teams are pre-toss candidates. Check the official XI and the fantasy app before final selection.
What Does The Recent Vadodara ODI Sample Show?
The sample has two completed ODIs. Batting-first scores were 197 and 328. Chasing scores were 200 and 207. One team won batting first. One team won while chasing.
Who Are The Safer Captain And Vice-Captain Choices?
Deepti Sharma and Pratika Rawal have strong recent evidence. Harmanpreet Kaur and Vaishnavi Sharma are useful conditional choices. Recheck their final XI places first.
