Star batter Pratika Rawal smashed an incredible half-century against Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the series at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Kotambi on Sunday.
Published: October 25, 2026, 3:56 PM IST
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Pratika Rawal’s incredible fifty vs ZIM W in 2nd ODI (Image – BCCI Women)
IND W vs ZIM W, 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana’s Team India is playing the second ODI match of the series against Zimbabwe Women at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in KotambiWinning this game is important for both teams as it will decide who will move forward in this series.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Playing XI:
Zimbabwe Women (Playing XI): Modester Mupachikwa(w), Loryn Phiri, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo(c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Olinder Chare
India Women (Playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana(c), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Shree Charani, Jintimani Kalita
Team India had won the toss and decided to bat firstFor Team India, Pratika Rawal and Indian captain Smriti Mandhana opened the innings for Team IndiaMeanwhile, Nomvela Sibanda bowled the first over for Zimbabwe in this second ODI match.
Team India got the early setback in this match as the captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a duck off 2 balls by Nomvelo Sibanda in the first over of the matchAfter her dismissal, Shafali Varma also failed to sprinkle her magic in the match as she was dismissed for 8 runs off 8 balls.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and star player Pratika Rawal displayed her impressive batting performance by playing some good shots to stabilize the team’s innings.
Pratika Rawal, who smashed a hundred for her side in the last match, delivered an exceptional performancePratika Rawal remained unbeaten in this first ODI clashNot only this, she also smashed her century for the Indian teamSpeaking about her knock, she scored 100 runs off 96 balls, including 15 fours.
Speaking about this match, Pratika Rawal backed her confidence and showcased an incredible batting performance for IndiaIn today’s match, Pratika Rawal displayed her brilliance in the crucial moment and scored 61 runs off 67 ballsIn her knock, she smashed 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 91.04.
#PratikaRawal picks up right where she left off!
A shot of authority and it sails away for a maximum!
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Meanwhile, former Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur is also at the crease and playing a great knock for the Indian side in this important clashHarmanpreet Kaur also completed her fifty and moved the team’s score forward in this ongoing clash.
