The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 series brings three exciting T20I matches to Raipur, starting on 16 October.
India Women will aim to make the most of home conditions, while Zimbabwe Women will look to challenge the hosts and deliver strong performances.
With both teams preparing for the contest, the three-match series offers plenty to watch, from individual battles to team combinations. Each game will give fans another chance to see how the sides measure up in the shortest format.
Here’s everything you need to know about the series, including the schedule, squads, venues, head-to-head record, key players, and live streaming details.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026: Series at a Glance
- Series: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026
- Start Date: 16 October 2026
- Total Matches: 3 T20Is
- Host Country: India
- Venue: Raipur
- India Captain: Smriti Mandhana
- Zimbabwe Captain: Josephine Nkomo
- Key Players to Watch (India Women): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma.
- Key Players to Watch (Zimbabwe Women): Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Nyasha Gwanzura, Nomvelo Sibanda.
- India Broadcast and Live Streaming: Broadcast – Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 [Hindi]; Live Streaming – JioHotstar
- Zimbabwe Live Streaming: Via the Willow TV add-on on Amazon Prime Video in supported regions.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 Schedule
The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 series features three matches from 16 to 20 October. All three T20Is will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Here is the complete series schedule with dates, timings, and results.
| Day and Date | Format | Time (IST / GMT / Local) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 16 October 2026 | 1st T20I | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM | India Women Won by 4 Wickets |
| Sunday, 18 October 2026 | 2nd T20I | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM | India Women Won by 9 Wickets |
| Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 3rd T20I | 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM / 7:00 PM | India Women Won By 92 Runs |
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 Squads
India Women and Zimbabwe Women will look to field competitive lineups for the three-match T20I series. Here are the squad details for both teams.
India Women T20I Squad
Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Richa Ghosh, Gunalan Kamalini, Prema Rawat, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud
Zimbabwe Women T20I Squad
Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Tendai Makusha, Josephine Nkomo (Captain), Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Olinder Chare, Nomvelo Sibanda, Loryn Phiri
Venue Details: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
The three T20Is of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The stadium can accommodate approximately 65,000 spectators and features modern architecture, upgraded corporate boxes, extensive roof coverage and expansive boundaries.
The ground hosted its first major match in 2010, when Canada faced Chhattisgarh in a one-day game. In 2013, it became a secondary home venue for Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.
This pitch generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball, with help for both pacers and spinners. The average first-innings score at this venue is 191, while the second-innings average is 181.
Key Players to Watch in The T20I Series
These six players could play important roles in the three-match T20I series. Their batting records and bowling contributions make them key players to watch.
| Player | Team | Role | Key T20I Stat | Why to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (C) | India | Batter | 4,867 runs in 172 innings at a strike rate of 127.47 | Mandhana’s experience and attacking left-handed batting can give India strong starts in the powerplay. |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | India | Batter | 4,346 runs in 188 innings, including 18 fifties and one century | The ex-Indian captain brings extensive T20I experience and can anchor the innings while accelerating when needed. |
| Deepti Sharma | India | All-rounder | 1,306 runs and 189 wickets in 157 WT20Is | Deepti offers value with both bat and ball, with her off-spin providing India an important wicket-taking option. |
| Josephine Nkomo (C) | Zimbabwe | All-rounder | 675 runs and 68 wickets in 73 WT20Is | Nkomo’s contributions in both departments make her central to Zimbabwe’s plans. Her medium-fast bowling could also trouble India’s batters. |
| Michelle Mavunga | Zimbabwe | Bowling all-rounder | 15 wickets in 17 WT20I innings | Mavunga will be one to watch with the ball as Zimbabwe look to restrict India’s strong batting lineup. |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | Zimbabwe | All-rounder | 249 runs and 22 wickets in 40 WT20Is | Gwanzura provides Zimbabwe with options in both departments and could make a difference through useful runs or key breakthroughs. |
How to Watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 Live
Fans in India can watch the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 series live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi. For online viewers, JioHotstar will provide live streaming.
Meanwhile, fans in Zimbabwe and other supported regions can stream the matches through the Willow TV add-on on Amazon Prime Video.
Suggested Reads:
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women ODI Series 2026
- Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Elite Division: Latest Points Table
- Ranji Trophy Plate 2026–27 Points Table: Latest Standings
Conclusion
The India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I 2026 series promises three exciting matches in Raipur. India will look to make the most of home conditions, while Zimbabwe will aim to challenge the hosts.
With experienced players and emerging talents on both sides, the contest offers plenty for cricket fans to follow.
Get ready for three exciting T20I clashes as India Women take on Zimbabwe Women from 16 October!
FAQs
Smriti Mandhana is the new captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, taking over the leadership role from Harmanpreet Kaur.
No, Harmanpreet Kaur has not retired from international cricket. She has stepped down from captaincy but will continue playing for India.
India Women are scheduled to play Zimbabwe Women in three T20Is from 16 to 20 October 2026, followed by three ODIs from 23 to 28 October.
Yes, the India women’s cricket team is scheduled to tour Zimbabwe starting on October 16, 2026, for a white-ball series featuring three T20Is and three ODIs.
