Vadodara(Gujarat): India Women registered a commanding 121-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at Vadodara on Sunday, October 25, 2026, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma, followed by a clinical bowling performance, powered India to a comprehensive win.

Harmanpreet and Deepti Rescue India After Early Setbacks

After winning the toss and opting to bat, India suffered early blows as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were dismissed cheaply, leaving the team at 19 for two.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a crucial 124-run partnership. Pratika scored 61 off 67 balls, while Harmanpreet continued her impressive knock to score 126 off 121 deliveries, including 15 boundaries.

After Pratika and Tejal Hasabnis departed, Deepti Sharma joined Harmanpreet and helped India maintain the momentum. The pair added 153 runs for the fifth wicket.

Deepti remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, while India finished at 328 for six in their allotted 50 overs, setting Zimbabwe a challenging target of 329 runs. Harmanpreet’s century was the eighth of her ODI career.

Vaishnavi Sharma Leads India’s Bowling Attack

Chasing 329, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Modester Mupachikwa top-scored with 49 runs, while Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano contributed 46 and Beloved Biza made 34.

Vaishnavi Sharma led the Indian bowling attack with four wickets for 39 runs. Deepti Sharma added three wickets for 32 runs, while Shree Charani, Sayali Satghare and Jintimani Kalita took one wicket each.

India Clinch the ODI Series

With this 121-run victory, India secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. Harmanpreet Kaur was named Player of the Match for her match-winning 126-run innings.

India will now look to complete a clean sweep in the third and final ODI.