Pratika Rawal hits unbeaten century as India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets

Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten century as India defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the opening women's ODI in Vadodara on Friday. Rawal made 100 not out from 96 balls while Shafali Verma remained unbeaten on 64 from 33 balls to complete the chase of 198 with 22.5 overs remaining.

Shree Charani took career-best figures of four for 23 as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197. Kranti Gaud claimed three for 42 while 17-year-old Beloved Biza made 62 for the visitors. India lost only Mandhana's wicket in the chase after the openers added 94.

The match marked India's return to ODI cricket after eight months and Smriti Mandhana's first series as full-time captain. Jintimani Kalita made her debut for India.