India have already locked up the Zimbabwe ODI series lead after back-to-back dominant performances at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi.
The hosts kicked off the leg by chasing down 198 with nine wickets in hand, led by an unbeaten debut century from Pratika Rawal (100*) and a sharp four-wicket effort by N Sree Charani (4/23). They backed that up in the second match by piling up 328/6 behind Harmanpreet Kaur’s authoritative 126 and Deepti Sharma’s all-round display, eventually bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 to secure a 121-run win along with crucial ICC Women’s Championship points.
With the trophy safe in hand, the team management can use this final fixture to test depth and refine combinations, though keeping the tempo high remains top priority for the hosts as they target a 3-0 sweep.
For Zimbabwe, the series finale is a chance to put together a complete performance and finish a demanding tour on a positive note. Beloved Biza has been a steady standout across both matches, contributing valuable runs and wickets, while the top order showed improved resolve during the second ODI despite the steep chase.
To push India in this game, the visitors will need their top order to turn starts into big, match-defining scores while maintaining tighter lines with the ball to control the scoring rate in the middle overs.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Smriti Mandhana (C), Deepti Sharma (VC), Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Richa Ghosh, Tejal Hasabnis, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pratika Rawal, Renuka Singh, Sayali Satghare, Shafali Verma, Nandani Sharma, N Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Josephine Nkomo (C), Beloved Biza, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Tendai Makusha, Michelle Mavunga, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda
Where to watch: 3rd ODI – Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026
Date – October 28, 2026
Time – 2:00 PM IST
Venue – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Live streaming details:
In India –
TV – Star Sports Network channels (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, etc.) and DD Sports (on DD Free Dish)
Live Streaming – JioHotstar app and website
In Zimbabwe & Sub-Saharan Africa –
TV – SuperSport (SuperSport Cricket channel)
Live Streaming – DStv Stream / SuperSport app
Rest of the World –
If the tour is not locally televised in your country, check regional cricket streaming platforms or official international sports aggregators that carry bilateral tours originating from India.