How to watch IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026? Know live streaming, TV channel and more details

The India Women’s team will face Zimbabwe Women in the second T20I of their historic bilateral series on October 18, 2026. The six-match tour includes three T20Is in Raipur from October 16 to 20, followed by three ODIs in Baroda from October 23 to 28. The ODI series will also be part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–29.

India started the T20I series with a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the opening match in Raipur. After restricting Zimbabwe to 114/5, India struggled early in the chase and lost four wickets for just 19 runs. However, Niki Prasad and Deepti Sharma steadied the innings to help India secure the victory. Smriti Mandhana began her full-time captaincy with a win.

India will now aim to build on that performance and take a 2-0 lead in the series, while Zimbabwe will look to bounce back in the second T20I. In this article, we will share all the key details about how to watch the IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026 live, including TV channel information, live streaming options and match timings.

IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026: Match date, time, squads and venue

India Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the second T20I of the series on October 17, 2026. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India will look to continue their winning run after securing a four-wicket victory in the opening match, while Zimbabwe will aim to level the series.

There is no available T20I venue record to assess the batting conditions or determine an advantage for either team at the Raipur stadium. The temperature is expected to be between 26°C and 29°C, with humidity of 67–76% and a 7% chance of rain. Dew is unlikely during the evening match, so weather conditions are not expected to have a major impact.

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IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026: Match details

India Women vs Zimbabwe Women T20I squads

India Women T20I Squad: Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma (vc), Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Niki Prasad, Harmanpreet Kaur, Anushka Sharma, Deepti Sharma, Prema Rawat, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Arundhati Reddy, Jintimani Kalita and Minnu Mani.

Zimbabwe Women T20I Squad: Josephine Nkomo (c), Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Michelle Mavunga, Kudzai Chigora, Nyasha Gwanzura, Sharne Mayers, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Tendai Makusha, Beloved Biza, Francisca Chipare, Kelis Ndhlovu, Olinder Chare, Nomvelo Sibanda and Loryn Phiri.

IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026: How to watch IND-W vs ZIM-W live telecast in India

Fans in India can watch the second T20I between India Women and Zimbabwe Women live on the Star Sports Network. The match will be played on October 17, 2026, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, with the action scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

The match will be available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels. Viewers can check their local TV listings for the specific channel carrying the match.

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Fans who prefer to watch the match online can use the JioHotstar app and website for live streaming. This will allow viewers to follow the action on their mobile phones, tablets and other supported devices.

IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026: How to watch IND-W vs ZIM-W online in other countries

Fans outside India can watch the second T20I between India Women and Zimbabwe Women through the available TV channels and online streaming platforms in their respective countries. The broadcast options vary by region, so viewers should check the details for their country before the match begins.

The match will start at 7:00 PM IST on October 17, 2026. Fans in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK and the USA can check the broadcasters and streaming services listed below. However, some regions do not yet have confirmed broadcast details.

IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I 2026: International TV Channels and Live Streaming

Note: Broadcast and streaming availability may vary by country. Please check the official broadcaster or streaming platform for the latest updates.