Pratika Rawal's 100 Fires India Women to Victory
Zimbabwe Women
197/10 (49.5)
India Women
200/1 (27.1)
IND-W won by 9 wickets
View full scorecard →India Women have won by 9 wickets. Zimbabwe Women batted first and posted 197/10 in 49.5 overs. India Women chased down 198 in just 27.1 overs.
Beloved Biza was the standout in the first innings, scoring 62 off 92 balls (SR 67). 5 fours provided the impetus.
The chase was clinical. Pratika Rawal blazed 100 off 96 balls (SR 104), 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, Shree Charani delivered figures of 4/23 in 10 overs (Econ 2.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
IND-W lead the series 5-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
100* off 96 balls (SR 104), 15 fours, 0 sixes
4/23 in 10 overs (Econ: 2.30)
64* off 33 balls (SR 194), 5 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
India Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe Women were outplayed in all departments. A 9 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. IND-W lead the series 5-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.