By GulfInside | Sports / Cricket | October 20, 2026
RAIPUR: India Women will seek a 3-0 sweep when they face Zimbabwe Women in the third and final T20 international at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Led by Smriti Mandhana, India have already secured the three-match series with a 2-0 advantage.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm Indian Standard Time (6:30 pm Pakistan time; 5:30 pm UAE time). This is a pre-match preview, not a report of the third T20I result.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women: Third T20I match details
- Match: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 3rd T20I
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Venue: Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, India
- Scheduled start: 7:00 pm IST
- Series position before the match: India Women lead 2-0
How India sealed the series
In the opening match on October 16, Zimbabwe posted 114 for five in 20 overs. India reached 116 for six in 15.4 overs, winning by four wickets. Deepti Sharma scored 49 while Niki Prasad made an unbeaten 39 to help India recover from early trouble.
The second match on October 18 was more one-sided. Zimbabwe managed 102 for eight, and India replied with 104 for one in 8.5 overs to win by nine wickets. Shafali Verma struck 55 off 25 balls, while captain Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47 off 25 balls. The opening partnership helped settle the chase quickly.
Players to watch in the final T20I
Shafali Verma enters the final match after an aggressive half-century in the second T20I. Her attacking approach at the top of the order has given India a strong platform. Smriti Mandhana has combined captaincy duties with fluent batting, including her unbeaten 47 in the previous game.
Niki Prasad has contributed with both bat and ball during the series. For Zimbabwe, the focus will be on building longer batting partnerships and putting India’s top order under pressure after two defeats.
Can Zimbabwe prevent a clean sweep?
Although India are favourites based on the first two results, Zimbabwe have another opportunity to test their combinations and finish the T20I leg with a stronger performance. India’s bowlers have limited Zimbabwe to 114 and 102 in the opening two matches, leaving the visitors needing more runs to challenge the hosts.
What happens after the T20I series?
The teams are scheduled to begin a three-match ODI series in Vadodara on October 23, with further games on October 25 and 28, according to the published tour schedule.
Editorial note: This article reflects verified pre-match information as of October 20 and should not be read as a live score or final result. Match status, team selection and timing can change; follow the official cricket boards and live score providers for updates.
