Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana lead India to nine-wicket win

India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second women's T20I in Raipur on Sunday. Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 balls and Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47 as India chased 103 in 8.5 overs.

Niki Prasad took 2 for 7 and Zimbabwe were restricted to 102 for 8 after electing to bat. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano made 34 and Josephine Nkomo finished unbeaten on 27.

The win gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The third T20I is scheduled for October 20 at the same venue.