Vaishnavi Sharma starred with a five-wicket haul as India bowled Zimbabwe out for 131 in the third ODI in Vadodara. At 20 years and 314 days, she became the second-youngest Indian woman to claim an ODI fifer and the youngest in a decade to achieve the feat.Vaishnavi Sharma took her maiden 5-wicket haul on Wednesday.

Courtesy: BCCI Women Vaishnavi Sharma produced a memorable spell to rock Zimbabwe in the third women's ODI in Vadodara on Wednesday, scripting a special chapter in Indian cricket. The left-arm spinner became the second-youngest Indian woman to claim a five-wicket haul in ODIs and the youngest in a decade to achieve the feat.Vaishnavi reached the milestone at 20 years and 314 days.

Deepti Sharma remains the youngest Indian woman to take an ODI five-wicket haul, having returned figures of 6/20 in 9.2 overs against Sri Lanka in Ranchi in 2016.India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd Women's ODI: Updates | ScorecardVaishnavi had impressed in the preceding match and carried that form into the series finale, producing another impactful performance to trouble Zimbabwe's batters. Vaishnavi had announced her arrival in the second ODI with an impressive 4/39 from 10 overs, including a maiden.

She dismissed Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Chiedza Dhururu and Michelle Mavunga as India secured a 121-run victory and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.The moment she will never forget Vaishnavi Sharma is loving every bit of it Updates https://t.co/j7kcglDDH0 #TeamIndia | #INDvZIM | @mflone_ https://t.co/NjPq6Vce85— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 28, 2026VAISHNAVI SPINS A WEB AROUND ZIMBABWEThe young spinner carried her rhythm and confidence into Wednesday's contest, striking early to put Zimbabwe under pressure. She dismissed Biza for one after the batter stepped out to attack, with Harmanpreet Kaur completing the catch at mid-on.

Vaishnavi then outfoxed Mupachikwa, who had been looking to attack the spinner. Slowing the ball and bowling it wider, she drew the batter forward and beat her attempted shot, allowing wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia to complete the stumping.

Mupachikwa departed for 37.Vaishnavi struck again when Dhururu attempted to advance down the track and play across the line. The batter lost her shape and offered a leading edge that Jintimani Kalita safely caught at extra cover.Michelle Mavunga became Vaishnavi's fourth victim after miscuing an attempt to hit a flighted delivery over the infield.

Harleen Deol completed the catch at deep mid-on, bringing the spinner within touching distance of a five-wicket haul.Vaishnavi saved her best for the end of her spell. After narrowly missing out on her fifth wicket in an earlier over, she returned to dismiss Nyasha Gwanzura.

The Zimbabwe batter attempted a slog across the line, but the ball took an inside edge, deflected off her shoe and ricocheted onto the stumps.The dismissal completed Vaishnavi's five-wicket haul, capping a spell in which her variations in flight, pace and turn repeatedly troubled Zimbabwe's batters. Her effort helped India bowl the visitors out for 131 in 39.5 overs on Wednesday.- Ends