India Women Clinch 4 wickets Win in a Thriller
Zimbabwe Women
114/5 (20)
India Women
116/6 (15.4)
IND-W won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →India Women have won by 4 wickets. Zimbabwe Women batted first and posted 114/5 in 20 overs. India Women chased down 115 in just 15.4 overs.
Sharne Mayers was the standout in the first innings, scoring 43* off 33 balls (SR 130). 2 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus.
In the chase, Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with 49 off 37 balls. It was a measured knock that kept India Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Nyasha Gwanzura delivered figures of 3/18 in 3 overs (Econ 6.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
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
49 off 37 balls (SR 132), 8 fours, 0 sixes
3/18 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.00)
43* off 33 balls (SR 130), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
India Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Zimbabwe Women will rue missed opportunities — a 4 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. IND-W lead the series 5-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.