Zimbabwe Women tour India for the first time in October 2026 for a historic white-ball series, their maiden visit to the country and the first bilateral meeting between the two sides. The tour features three T20Is in Raipur followed by three ODIs in Vadodara, running from 16 to 28 October. It also marks a new era for the hosts, with Smriti Mandhana taking charge as India’s full-time captain across formats for the first time. For Zimbabwe, led by Josephine Nkomo, it is a landmark chance to test themselves against one of the world’s strongest teams.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Schedule
The tour opens with three T20Is in Raipur, all evening games starting at 7:00 PM IST, before moving to Vadodara for three ODIs. Here is the full schedule.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| T20I Series (Raipur) | ||
| 1st T20I | 16 October 2026 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| 2nd T20I | 18 October 2026 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| 3rd T20I | 20 October 2026 | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Raipur |
| ODI Series (Vadodara) | ||
| 1st ODI | 23 October 2026 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 2nd ODI | 25 October 2026 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| 3rd ODI | 28 October 2026 | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Squads
India head into the series under new leadership. Smriti Mandhana has been named full-time captain across both formats for the first time in her career, taking over after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role. Shafali Verma is the T20I vice-captain and Deepti Sharma the ODI deputy, while Harmanpreet remains a key member of both squads. Jemimah Rodrigues misses out with a hamstring injury. Zimbabwe, captained by Josephine Nkomo, bring the squad from their recent series against the West Indies for their first tour of India.
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, Minnu Mani.
India Women ODI Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Sree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Thakur.
Zimbabwe Women 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, Loryn Phiri.
Zimbabwe named one touring squad; their ODI group is expected to be drawn from the same players.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Live Streaming
In India, every match of the series is shown live on television and streamed online. Here is where to watch by region.
| Country / Region | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| Rest of the world | Not separately announced | JioHotstar, where available |
No separate overseas broadcaster had been announced for the series at the time of writing; streaming availability can vary by region.
Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Tickets
Tickets for the three T20Is in Raipur are on sale, with the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association offering everything from affordable general stands to premium enclosures. The pricing is below, followed by a short buying guide.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General stand (starting price) | Rs 250 |
| Combo Ticket (two matches) | Rs 350 |
| Series Ticket (all three T20Is) | Rs 499 |
| Silver enclosure | Rs 2,000 |
| Gold enclosure | Rs 2,500 |
| Platinum enclosure | Rs 3,500 |
| Corporate Box | Rs 70,000 |
Buying guide: Online sales for the Raipur T20Is opened on 12 October, with digital tickets scanned by QR code at the gate and a limit of six tickets per transaction. Female spectators are offered free entry for the Raipur matches, a push to grow crowds for the women’s game. Fans can buy through the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Association’s official ticketing link and, where available, at stadium counters. Ticketing for the Vadodara ODIs is handled separately by the Baroda Cricket Association closer to those matches.
Ticket prices are as announced by the host association for the Raipur T20Is and may change.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Head To Head
This is the first-ever international series between India Women and Zimbabwe Women, so the two teams carry no prior head-to-head record into the tour. The table below shows the starting position, which the series will begin to fill.
| Format | Matches | India Won | Zimbabwe Won | Tie / NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
India Women and Zimbabwe Women had not met in a senior T20I or ODI before this series.
Also Read: India vs West Indies Head to Head in T20I (2026 Stats)
Verdict: Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Will Start From 16 October
The Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 gets under way on 16 October with the first T20I in Raipur. The series is a milestone for both teams, Zimbabwe’s first-ever visit to India and Smriti Mandhana’s first assignment as India’s full-time captain. India start as heavy favourites with a deep, experienced squad, and will treat the six white-ball games as a chance to build combinations and give fringe players time in the middle. For Zimbabwe, every outing against a top side is valuable experience as they continue to grow their women’s programme.
