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

Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 balls and Smriti Mandhana finished unbeaten on 47 as India chased down 103 in 8.5 overs.

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.

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Oct 18Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 balls as India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets
Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana powered India to a nine-wicket win that sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
Oct 18Shafali Verma hits 55 off 25 as India seal 2-0 series lead over Zimbabwe
Shafali Verma scored 55 off 25 and Niki Prasad took two wickets off her first two T20I deliveries as India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets to take a 2-0 series lead.

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