The Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 begins on October 16, featuring three T20Is followed by three ODIs. The series is particularly significant because it will be the first-ever bilateral international series between the India and Zimbabwe senior women’s teams.
All three T20Is will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, while the ODI series moves to BCA Stadium, Vadodara. The tour concludes on October 28.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | 1st T20I | 7:00 PM | Raipur |
| Oct 18 | 2nd T20I | 7:00 PM | Raipur |
| Oct 20 | 3rd T20I | 7:00 PM | Raipur |
| Oct 23 | 1st ODI | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| Oct 25 | 2nd ODI | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
| Oct 28 | 3rd ODI | 2:00 PM | Vadodara |
The BCCI confirmed the six-match schedule, with the T20I leg running from October 16–20 and the ODI series from October 23–28.
Why the ODI Series Is Important
The three ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29, meaning the matches carry importance beyond the bilateral result and contribute to the international championship cycle.
For Zimbabwe, the tour provides valuable experience against one of the strongest women’s sides in world cricket. For India, it offers an opportunity to test squad depth and combinations while continuing preparations for upcoming global tournaments.
India Somen’s Squads for T20I and ODI Series Against Zimbabwe Announced
India’s T20I Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma [VC], Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Richa Ghosh [WK], G Kamalini [WK], Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani
India’s ODI Squad: Smriti Mandhana [C], Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma [VC], Richa Ghosh [WK], Yastika Bhatia [WK], Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Thakur
Venues
Raipur – T20I Series
The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium hosts all three T20 internationals on October 16, 18 and 20. The opening game starts at 7:00 PM IST.
Vadodara – ODI Series
The three ODIs will be staged at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on October 23, 25 and 28, with each match starting at 2:00 PM IST.
Key Highlights
- First-ever bilateral senior women’s series between India and Zimbabwe
- 6 matches: 3 T20Is + 3 ODIs
- Tour dates: October 16–28, 2026
- T20Is in Raipur
- ODIs in Vadodara
- ODI series is part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29
- Smriti Mandhana captains India in both formats.
Where to Watch / Live Streaming
- Broadcast (India): Sports18 Network.
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website.
FAQs
When does Zimbabwe Women tour India in 2026?
The tour starts on October 16, 2026, with the first T20I in Raipur and finishes on October 28 with the third ODI in Vadodara.
How many matches will India Women and Zimbabwe Women play?
They will play six matches: three T20Is and three ODIs.
Who is India Women’s captain?
Smriti Mandhana will captain India in both the T20I and ODI series.
Where will the T20I series be played?
All three T20Is will take place in Raipur.
Where will the ODI series be played?
All three ODIs will be held at BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
Are the ODIs part of the ICC Women’s Championship?
Yes. The three ODIs form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29.
Final Words
The Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 is a historic moment for both teams, marking their first bilateral senior women’s international series.
Beginning with three T20Is in Raipur from October 16–20, the action then shifts to Vadodara for three ICC Women’s Championship ODIs from October 23–28.
With India fielding a strong squad led by Smriti Mandhana and Zimbabwe gaining valuable exposure against top-level opposition, the six-match series should provide an important platform for both teams as women’s international cricket continues to expand.
