India Women will be eager to carry forward their positive momentum against Zimbabwe Women in the second T20I in Raipur on Sunday, October 18, following their victory in the opening match.
As the team, led by Smriti Mandhana, aims to continue their supremacy and perfect their combinations, the Zimbabwe Women will try to get back into the contest and draw the three-match series.
India Women came out on top in the first T20I despite being reduced to 22/4, thanks to the 49 from Deepti Sharma and an unbeaten knock of 39 by debutant Niki Prasad to win by four wickets.
The Sporting News has all you need to know about the IND-W vs. ZIM-W 2nd T20I, including date, time, and how and where to watch it.
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IND-W vs. ZIM-W 2nd T20I live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch the India Women vs. Zimbabwe Women 2nd T20I in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network
- Live stream: JioHotstar
For viewers in India, the IND-W vs. ZIM-W T20I 2026 series will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available through JioHotstar app and website.
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What time does the IND-W vs. ZIM-W 2nd T20I start?
The second T20I match between India Women and Zimbabwe will be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
It will start at 7:00 p.m. IST on Sunday, October 18, in India, with the toss scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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IND-W vs. ZIM-W 2nd T20I team news, lineups
India may stick with a similar combination after surviving a top-order collapse to win the first T20I by four wickets.
Deepti Sharma and debutant Niki Prasad impressed in the chase, while Smriti Mandhana will continue as captain with Shafali Verma as her deputy. Jemimah Rodrigues remains unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
India Women predicted XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Sree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud.
Zimbabwe could also retain their combination. Josephine Nkomo's side will need greater batting contributions to challenge the hosts. No fresh injury concerns have been reported.
Zimbabwe Women predicted XI: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Sharne Mayers, Michelle Mavunga, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Nyasha Gwanzura, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Josephine Nkomo (c), Tendai Makusha.
IND-W vs. ZIM-W T20I 2026 schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST)/Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Oct. 16 | Raipur | IND-W won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Oct. 18 | Raipur | 7:00 p.m. |
| 3rd T20I | Oct. 20 | Raipur | 7:00 p.m. |