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

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
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Match: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI
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Date: 23rd October, 2026
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Time: 2:00 PM IST
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Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
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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.
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Win Batting First: 67%
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Win Bowling First: 33%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 280
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Average 2nd Innings: 175
IND-W vs ZIM-W Weather Report – Vadodara Conditions
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Temperature |
26.4°C |
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Rain Possibility |
0% |
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Average Score |
280 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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IND-W |
L, L, L, W, W |
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ZIM-W |
L, W, L, L, L |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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India Women |
1 |
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Zimbabwe Women |
0 |
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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
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Team |
Win Probability |
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India Women |
95% |
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Zimbabwe Women |
5% |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
ODI Stats |
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Smriti Mandhana |
IND-W |
5411 runs |
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Harmanpreet Kaur |
IND-W |
4541 runs |
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Josephine Nkomo |
ZIM-W |
601 runs |
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IND-W |
166 wickets |
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Shree Charani |
IND-W |
27 wickets |
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Loryn Phiri |
ZIM-W |
7 wickets |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If ZIM-W Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 25–30
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Predicted Total: 150-160
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Match Result: IND-W to win
Scenario 2: If IND-W Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 45–60
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Predicted Total: 275–300
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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
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Smriti Mandhana
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Shafali Verma
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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+








