India beat Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in 2nd women’s T20I, lead 2-0
Why in the news
India’s women’s cricket team beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second T20 International in Raipur, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Key facts
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
- Zimbabwe innings: 102 for 8 in 20 overs; Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano top-scored with 34 off 32 balls.
- India’s chase: 103 for 1 in just 8.5 overs.
- Shafali Verma made 55 off 25 balls, and captain Smriti Mandhana remained not out on 47 off 25.
- Bowling: Niki Prasad took two wickets for India.
- Historic series: the first bilateral women’s series between the two countries.
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 102/8 | 20 |
| India | 103/1 | 8.5 |
About the tour
The third T20I is due on 20 October. The teams then play a three-match ODI series in Vadodara on 23, 25 and 28 October. Women spectators have free entry to all three T20Is in Raipur, following a suggestion by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
Exam angle
- Captain of the Indian women’s team in this series: Smriti Mandhana.
- Raipur stadium name: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.
- ODI leg of the tour: Vadodara.