Pratika Rawal's 59 Fires India Women to Victory
India Women have won by 8 wickets. Zimbabwe Women batted first and posted 131/10 in 39.5 overs. India Women chased down 132 in just 17 overs.
Zimbabwe Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Modester Mupachikwa top-scored with 37 off 48 balls (SR 77), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 15 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Pratika Rawal blazed 59 off 56 balls (SR 105), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Zimbabwe Women had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Vaishnavi Sharma delivered figures of 5/39 in 10 overs (Econ 3.9). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 131 put Zimbabwe Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
59* off 56 balls (SR 105), 4 fours, 3 sixes
5/39 in 10 overs (Econ: 3.90)
51* off 26 balls (SR 196), 6 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
India Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe Women were outplayed in all departments. A 8 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. With the series level at 1-1, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.