Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Complete Schedule & Results
Zimbabwe Women will tour India in October 2026 for a six-match international series featuring three T20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The tour is scheduled to begin on October 16 in Raipur and conclude on October 28 in Vadodara.
The series will mark the first-ever bilateral international meeting between India Women and Zimbabwe Women. It represents an important opportunity for Zimbabwe to test themselves against one of the strongest sides in women's cricket, while India will look to make the most of their home advantage across both formats.
The tour will begin with three T20Is at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. The teams will then move to Vadodara for three ODIs at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi. The ODI series will form part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29, giving Zimbabwe an opportunity to earn valuable championship points.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Match Result | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
18/10/2026 01:30 PM | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women | - | |
20/10/2026 01:30 PM | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women | - | |
16/10/2026 01:30 PM | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women | India Women won by 4 wickets | Prediction |
Understanding the IND-W vs ZIM-W Tournament 2026 Format
TThe tour consists of six international matches divided equally between the T20I and ODI formats.
The T20I series will open the tour, with three matches played over five days in Raipur. Each match will follow the standard T20 format, with both teams allowed a maximum of 20 overs per innings. The shorter format will test batting depth, power hitting, bowling variations and performances under pressure.
The teams will then switch to 50-over cricket for the ODI series in Vadodara. These matches are part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29, a competition that contributes to qualification for the 2029 Women's Cricket World Cup.
The tour format is:
3 ODIs: October 23, 25 and 28.
3 T20Is: October 16, 18 and 20.
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Key Elements of the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2026 Fixtures
This series will be a landmark occasion for both teams, as India and Zimbabwe prepare to meet in women's international cricket for the first time.
India will enter the series with a strong squad featuring experienced international players and emerging talent. Smriti Mandhana will captain India in both formats, with Shafali Verma serving as vice-captain for the T20Is and Deepti Sharma as vice-captain for the ODIs.
Zimbabwe will be led by Josephine Nkomo, with a 15-player squad selected for the white-ball tour. Their group includes experienced players such as Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Nomvelo Sibanda, Modester Mupachikwa and Sharne Mayers, alongside emerging players including Beloved Biza and Nyasha Gwanzura.
Match Timings
All three T20Is are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). The ODI matches will start at 2:00 PM IST.
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Venue Distribution
The six-match series will use two venues in India, with each format played in a different city.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur
Raipur will host all three T20Is on October 16, 18 and 20. The concentration of matches at one venue will allow both sides to become familiar with the local playing conditions during the opening leg of the tour.
BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
Vadodara will host the three ODIs on October 23, 25 and 28. The stadium is also referred to as the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium or BCA Stadium, Kotambi. The ODI matches will be particularly important for the ICC Women's Championship standings.
With the T20Is and ODIs separated geographically, both teams will need to manage travel and preparation between the two legs of the series.
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India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Scheduling
The tour will run for 13 days, with the T20I series taking place first and the ODI series following a short break.
The first T20I is scheduled for Friday, October 16, followed by the second match on Sunday, October 18. The final T20I will take place on Tuesday, October 20.
The teams will then have two days before the ODI series begins on Friday, October 23. The second ODI will be played on Sunday, October 25, while the third and final match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28.
How to Use Today’s Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Match Information
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- Match dates and start times in your local time zone.
- Full team line-ups including captains and key players.
- Pitch reports, weather updates and venue-specific factors that could impact play.
- Head-to-head records or format-specific insights
- Live scores and written ball-by-ball commentary for real-time updates.
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The Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 promises an important six-match contest across T20I and ODI cricket. It will be the first bilateral women's international series between the two nations, adding historical significance to the tour.
The three-match T20I series in Raipur will provide the opening test, with both teams looking to establish momentum before switching to the longer format. The subsequent ODI series in Vadodara will have additional importance for Zimbabwe because the matches count towards the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29.
India will look to make home advantage count, while Zimbabwe will aim to compete strongly and gain experience against a high-quality opponent. With six matches across two formats, the tour offers several opportunities for individual players to make an impact.
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