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IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? India Women vs Zimbabwe Women

In this IND-W vs ZIM-W match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out IND-W vs ZIM-W who will win today in the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026

Bhupender Sharma
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IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction 1st ODI — IND-W Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip
IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction 1st ODI — IND-W Favourites Expert Prediction & Toss Tip

India Women faced Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI of Zimbabwe Women’s tour of India 2026 on 23 October at BCA Stadium, Vadodara. The T20I series is done and dusted, and now it’s time for the ODIs to get underway. India Women comfortably defeated Zimbabwe Women 3-0 in the T20I series and will now gear up for the three-match ODI series.

This will be the first meeting between the two sides in this format. Zimbabwe Women have won just one of their last nine ODI matches. India Women, meanwhile, lost their last three ODIs against Australia Women and will be looking to bounce back in this series.

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IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Details – 1st ODI 

  • Match: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI 

  • Date: 23rd October, 2026

  • Time: 2:00 PM IST

  • Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara 

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND-W vs ZIM-W Pitch Report - BCA Stadium, Vadodara 

The Kotambi surface is generally batting‑friendly, with even bounce and value for strokes. Seamers may find early assistance, but conditions favour batters as the game progresses.

  • Win Batting First: 67%

  • Win Bowling First: 33%

Average Scores

  • Average 1st Innings: 280

  • Average 2nd Innings: 175

IND-W vs ZIM-W Weather Report – Vadodara Conditions 

Temperature

26.4°C

Rain Possibility

0%

Average Score

280

Best Suited For

Batting

IND-W vs ZIM-W Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

IND-W

L, L, L, W, W

ZIM-W

L, W, L, L, L

IND-W vs ZIM-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)

Team

Wins

India Women 

1

Zimbabwe Women 

0

NR

0

IND-W vs ZIM-W Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI 

IND-W: All players are fit and available for the match

ZIM-W: Fully fit squad 

IND-W vs ZIM-W Win Probability – 1st ODI 

Team

Win Probability

India Women 

95%

Zimbabwe Women 

5%

IND-W vs ZIM-W Key Player Battles to Watch 

Player

Team

ODI Stats

Smriti Mandhana 

IND-W

5411 runs

Harmanpreet Kaur 

IND-W

4541 runs

Josephine Nkomo 

ZIM-W

601 runs

Deepti Sharma 

IND-W

166 wickets

Shree Charani

IND-W

27 wickets

Loryn Phiri

ZIM-W

7 wickets

IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If ZIM-W Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 25–30

  • Predicted Total: 150-160

  • Match Result: IND-W to win

See Also: How to watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI 2026 live in India: Date, timings, venue and live streaming

Scenario 2: If IND-W Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 45–60

  • Predicted Total: 275–300

  • Match Result: IND-W to win

IND-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction – 1st ODI 

In the last four games here, the team defending the score has won twice. Therefore, the toss-winning captain opted to bat first here.

Prediction: IND-W to win the toss and elect to bat first 

IND-W vs ZIM-W Probable Playing 

India Women (IND-W)

Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma/ Sayali Satghare, Renuka Singh.

Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W)

Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo (C), Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Tendai Makusha.

IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

  • Smriti Mandhana 

  • Shafali Verma 

  • Beloved Biza 

Who Will Win IND-W vs ZIM-W Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI 

According to our IND-W vs ZIM-W who will win today, India Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal will be key players to watch out for.

IND-W vs ZIM-W, who will win today: India Women to win 

IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - 23rd October, 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

India Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI. Prediction: India Women to win

India Women are predicted to win the toss and opt to bat first.

The Kotambi surface is generally batting‑friendly, with even bounce and value for strokes. Seamers may find early assistance, but conditions favour batters as the game progresses

Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Shree Charani and Sharne Mayers are the key players to watch.

India Women: 95%, Zimbabwe Women: 5%. India Women have the advantage based on their recent form and overall team strength.

Match Tips

  • High Scoring Match 190+
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I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.

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