Shafali Verma's 55 Fires India Women to Victory
Zimbabwe Women
102/8 (20)
India Women
104/1 (8.5)
IND-W won by 9 wickets
View full scorecard →India Women have won by 9 wickets. Zimbabwe Women batted first and posted 102/8 in 20 overs. India Women chased down 103 in just 8.5 overs.
Zimbabwe Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Chipo Mugeri Tiripano top-scored with 34 off 32 balls (SR 106), but lacked support from the other end.
The chase was clinical. Shafali Verma blazed 55 off 25 balls (SR 220), 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, Niki Prasad delivered figures of 2/7 in 2 overs (Econ 3.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
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
55 off 25 balls (SR 220), 6 fours, 4 sixes
2/7 in 2 overs (Econ: 3.50)
47* off 25 balls (SR 188), 6 fours, 2 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.