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Indomitable India trounce Zimbabwe to wrap up series

Shafali dons lead role, Smriti Mandhana plays sidekick in nine-wicket win

By Shankar Narayan · The Indian Express

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:43 PM

Key Things to Know

India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets to secure a decisive 2-0 lead in the T20I series.
The final score saw Zimbabwe post 102/8 before India chased down the target, reaching 104/1 in 8.5 overs.
Shafali Verma hit 55 off 24 balls, and Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47.

The Story in 60 Seconds

India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second T20I to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead. Chasing a modest target of 103 runs, openers Shafali Verma and captain Smriti Mandhana shared a 96-run partnership. Verma smashed 55 off 25 balls, while Mandhana finished unbeaten on 47 off 25 deliveries, guiding India to 104/1 in just 8.5 overs.

Earlier, Zimbabwe posted 102/8 in their 20 overs, led by Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano's 34 and captain Josephine Nkomo's 27. India's Niki Prasad made history by taking two wickets with the first two balls of her international bowling career, dismissing Mugeri-Tiripano and Nyasha Gwanzura to derail Zimbabwe's innings.

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