India completes 2-0 sweep over Zimbabwe, series set for final match

In a decisive second T20 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, the Indian women’s cricket side wrapped up the series with a nine‑wicket win over Zimbabwe. The triumph gave India a flawless 2‑0 lead in the three‑game series, leaving the third match as a formality scheduled for October 20 on the same turf.

Zimbabwe chose to bat after winning the toss but crumbled quickly. The opening pair managed only ten runs before the first wicket fell within three overs. A shaky middle order added a handful of runs, and the team stumbled to 30 for three by the eighth over. A partnership between Chippo Mugeri‑Tiripano and captain Josephine Nkomo offered brief resistance, but Indian bowlers struck back with key dismissals, including two wickets taken by Niki Prasad.

India’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Shafali Verma’s quickfire 55 and Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 47 propelled the side to the target in just 8.5 overs. Verma’s innings featured four sixes and six fours, while Mandhana contributed two sixes and six fours. Zimbabwe managed only a single wicket through Bilwade Bija. The comprehensive win underscores India’s dominance ahead of the series finale.