India opt to bat in second ODI; Vaishnavi replaces rested Gaud

Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned to the XI after missing the first ODI…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:21 AM

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India captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bat in the second ODI against Zimbabwe.
Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma replaced the rested Kranti Gaud in India's starting XI.
Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned from injury to replace Sharne Mayers in the team.

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India captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2026. The hosts made a single adjustment to their lineup, resting fast bowler Kranti Gaud and introducing left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma to give her an opportunity.

Mandhana confirmed that Shafali Verma would continue batting at No. 3 due to her strong recent form and bowling utility. Meanwhile, regular Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned to lead her team after recovering from a niggle, taking the place of Sharne Mayers.

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