India Women defeated Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second ODI in Vadodara to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma struck centuries before Vaishnavi Sharma claimed four wickets to help India seal the series.India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs in Vadodara.

Courtesy: BCCI WomenNew Delhi,Oct 25, 2026 21:35 ISTBrief Scores: India Women (328/6 in 50 overs) beat Zimbabwe Women (197 in 49.5 overs) by 9 runs in Vadodara.Highlights | ScorecardIndia Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe, sealing the three-match ODI series with a 121-run victory in the second match at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, October 25. After sweeping the T20I series, the hosts carried their momentum into the 50-over format, combining a batting masterclass from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma with a disciplined bowling performance to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.India recovered from early setbacks to post 328 for six before bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 in 48.5 overs.

Vaishnavi Sharma starred with four wickets on her return to the ODI side, while Deepti contributed with both bat and ball to cap a memorable outing. Smriti Mandhana, meanwhile, continued her impressive start as India’s full-time captain, recording her fifth consecutive win.

India will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before turning their attention to the challenges ahead, including their upcoming tour of South Africa.INDIA STUMBLE, THEN RECOVERIndia’s innings began on a shaky note as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma departed early, leaving the hosts at 19 for two. Zimbabwe had an opportunity to put pressure on the Indian middle order, but Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal responded with a composed partnership that gradually shifted the momentum.

The pair initially focused on rebuilding, rotating the strike and capitalising on loose deliveries. As they settled in, both batters began to find the boundaries more regularly.

Harmanpreet reached her half-century off 51 balls, while Pratika also crossed the 50-run mark as India moved past 100.Their 124-run stand for the third wicket gave the innings much-needed stability and laid the foundation for a substantial total. Pratika eventually fell for 61 off 67 balls, attempting a slog sweep against Nyasha Gwanzura before being caught by Beloved Biza near the boundary.Tejal Hasabnis followed soon after, departing for three after being caught by Michelle Mavunga off Olinder Chare.

At 145 for four, Zimbabwe had managed to interrupt India’s progress, but the hosts still had Harmanpreet at the crease and Deepti waiting to accelerate.HARMANPREET, DEEPTI DOMINATEDeepti joined Harmanpreet with India needing another substantial partnership, and the two delivered in emphatic fashion. Their 153-run stand for the fifth wicket turned a promising recovery into a commanding batting display, combining steady accumulation with aggressive strokeplay as Zimbabwe struggled to find a way through.Harmanpreet remained the anchor, bringing up her century off 100 balls.

It was her eighth ODI hundred, another milestone in a career defined by her ability to take charge when India need it most. Mandhana rose to applaud the captain’s achievement, acknowledging an innings that had put the hosts firmly in control.Harmanpreet eventually departed for 126 off 121 deliveries, having struck 15 fours.

Her innings gave India the platform to push towards a formidable total, but Deepti ensured the scoring did not slow after the captain’s dismissal.The all-rounder used her sweep shots effectively against spin and found gaps through the off side to keep the scoreboard moving. She reached her half-century off 37 balls before completing her second ODI hundred off 83 deliveries.

The milestone ended a wait of 3,450 days since her first century in the format.Deepti finished unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, helping India close on 328 for six. The contrasting yet complementary contributions from Harmanpreet and Deepti were central to India’s recovery, with both batters converting strong starts into match-defining innings.VAISHNAVI MAKES ODI COMEBACK COUNTZimbabwe needed a strong start to challenge India’s total, but Shree Charani disrupted their plans by dismissing Loryn Phiri for six.

Phiri struggled during her 23-ball stay before being caught by Shafali at midwicket, with the opening partnership ending at 38.Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano then gave Zimbabwe some hope, adding 69 runs for the third wicket. Mupachikwa looked set to take the chase deep, scoring 49 off 70 balls, while Mugeri-Tiripano contributed 46 from 57 deliveries.Vaishnavi, however, broke the partnership by dismissing Mupachikwa to claim her first ODI wicket.

The left-arm spinner had returned to the side after being left out of India’s previous match and made an immediate impact when given the opportunity.She followed up by removing Beloved Biza for 34, denying the batter another substantial contribution after her half-century in the series opener. Vaishnavi later dismissed Michelle Mavunga and Josephine Nkomo to finish with figures of four for 39.Her spell proved decisive in preventing Zimbabwe from building on their middle-order resistance.

Sayali Satghare also chipped in by bowling Mugeri-Tiripano, leaving the visitors increasingly dependent on lower-order contributions to stay in the contest.DEEPTI, JINTIMANI FINISH THE JOBAs Zimbabwe’s chase began to unravel, Deepti stepped in to deliver another decisive spell. She dismissed Nyasha Gwanzura and Nomvelo Sibanda off consecutive deliveries in the 46th over, putting herself within one wicket of a hat-trick.Tendai Makusha survived the hat-trick delivery, but her reprieve was brief.

Deepti dismissed her for a duck in the following over, adding to her contribution with the bat and tightening India’s grip on the match.Jintimani Kalita then claimed her maiden ODI wicket, dismissing Chiedza Dhururu for 12 in the 49th over. Zimbabwe were eventually bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs, unable to overcome India’s imposing total and sustained pressure from the bowling attack.The result gave India the series with one match still to play, extending a dominant run that began with their clean sweep in the T20Is.

For Mandhana, the challenge now is to maintain that momentum and finish the ODI leg on a high. With Harmanpreet and Deepti delivering centuries and Vaishnavi making an immediate impact on her return, India have found contributions across departments at a crucial stage of the tour.- Ends