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India opt to bat against Zimbabwe in second Women's ODI
India chose to bat first in the second Women's ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara.
Vaishnavi came into India's team in place of the rested Gaud, while Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned after missing the first match.
India won that opener by nine wickets and can take an unassailable 2-0 series lead with another victory.
Zimbabwe has been playing continuously since September, and injuries and recovery have been concerns for the team.
India is also looking to refine its bowling and decide whether to rotate players.
The second match is under way, with the series outcome still to be decided.
India won the toss and chose to bat against Zimbabwe in the second Women's ODI at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
India made one change, bringing in left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma for rested seamer Kranti Gaud.
Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned after missing the first ODI with a niggle, replacing Sharne Mayers.
India had won the first ODI by nine wickets and could take an unassailable 2-0 series lead with another victory.
- Who
- India and Zimbabwe's women's cricket teams.
- What
- India won the toss and chose to bat in the second ODI.
- When
- October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, India.
- Why
- India chose to bat; the sources do not state a specific reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets.
India won the toss and chose to bat in the second ODI.
Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo returned after missing the opener with a niggle.
- Venue
- Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Toss
- India chose to bat
- India change
- Vaishnavi Sharma replaced Kranti Gaud
- Zimbabwe change
- Josephine Nkomo replaced Sharne Mayers
- Series context
- India won the first ODI by nine wickets
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What people are saying
Mandhana said the change was not dictated by conditions, but because India wanted to give Vaishnavi an opportunity.
Nkomo called for greater intent from Zimbabwe's batters, and hoped her bowlers could make use of the conditions to take early wickets.