2nd ODI: Harmanpreet, Deepti, Vaishnavi take India to series win over Zimbabwe (Ld)
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma struck centuries before left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden four-wicket haul in international cricket as India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second womens ODI here at the BCA Stadium on Sunday to seal the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare. After Pratika Rawal made 61, Harmanpreet (126) and Deepti (106 not out) shared a record 153-run stand for the fifth wicket to power India to 328/6 after an early wobble. Zimbabwe made a spirited start in reply through Modester Mupachikwa (49) and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (46), but Vaishnavis spell in the middle overs triggered a collapse as the visitors were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi, who came into the playing eleven in place of the rested Kranti Gaud, ripped through the Zimbabwe line-up to finish with impressive figures of 4-39 from her 10 overs. Deepti then returned in the death overs to pick up 3-32 and round off a commanding all-round display. Apart from Vaishnavi and Deepti, Jintimani Kalita, Sayali Satghare and N Sree Charani picked a scalp each. After electing to bat first, India were off to a shaky start. Nomvelo Sibanda struck in the very first over when Smriti Mandhana went for an ill-judged pull off a short, wide delivery and was caught at short third. Sibanda claimed her second scalp when Shafali Verma (8) pulled one low towards midwicket, where Nyasha Gwanzura held a sharp catch inches off the ground, a decision upheld by the TV umpire. With India at 19/2, Harmanpreet and Pratika set about repairing the damage with a 124-run third-wicket partnership. Harmanpreet looked in control with her back-foot and off-side shots, while taking a liking to Sibanda and Tendai Makusha and finding the boundary ropes with a series of crisp drives and cuts. Pratika, who looked pristine, struck the first six of the match by lofting Makusha over long-on in the 10th over. The pair brought up Indias hundred in the 16th over, before Pratika completed her half-century off 57 balls and celebrated by stepping out to loft Loryn Phiri for a six straight down the ground. An over later, Harmanpreet reached her fifty off 51 deliveries. Zimbabwes fielding effort was also hit by injuries, with Mugeri-Tiripano hurting her right knee and captain Josephine Nkomo leaving the field after a diving stop. Nyasha finally broke the third-wicket stand in the 23rd over when Pratika, who was dropped on 59, swept straight into the hands of deep midwicket. She made 61 off 67 balls, laced with four boundaries and two sixes. Leg-spinner Olinder Chare struck in the next over, as Tejal Hasabnis (3) skied a slog-sweep to mid-on. Harmanpreet, who was dropped on 66 by Nkomo at short midwicket, and Deepti then steadied the innings. After Harmanpreet cut Nyasha for four, Deepti cashed in on some wayward bowling down the leg side, sweeping repeatedly to the fine-leg boundary while also cutting and pulling to race to 45 off 35 balls, with Harmanpreet unbeaten on 88 off as many balls at the second drinks break. Deepti then brought up her fifty off 37 balls in the 35th over by sweeping a Sibanda full toss past square leg. Harmanpreet, meanwhile, moved through the nineties with a classy drive through extra cover off Makusha before completing her century off 101 balls with a fine sweep off Beloved Biza in the 41st over. It was her eighth ODI hundred, but Harmanpreet kept her celebration low-key - settling for a handshake with Deepti as the Indian dressing room rose to applaud. Zimbabwes woes in the field continued, with Harmanpreet getting two more lives. Michelle Mavunga failed to hold on to a diving chance at long-on, while Nomvelo spilled a chance at backward point. The pair helped India race past 300 in the 46th over before Michelle finally ended Harmanpreets stay by luring her into a big hit with a slower, fuller delivery that was caught by at long-off. Harmanpreet, who hit 15 boundaries in her 121-ball 126, walked back to a standing ovation from her teammates. Her 153-run stand with Deepti is now India womens highest partnership for the fifth wicket or lower in ODIs, eclipsing the 122-run association between Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar against Pakistan in the 2022 ODI World Cup. Richa Ghosh (7) fell soon after, holing out to long-on off a Tendai full toss in the 48th over. Deepti, however, made sure India finished strongly. She reached her second ODI hundred off 83 balls her first ton since 2017 - in the final over by sweeping Tendai between short fine leg and square leg, and remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, laced with 15 boundaries. The sweep alone fetched her 36 runs, including eight boundaries. Deeptis 83-ball century is the fifth fastest ton by an India womens batter in ODIs, and she also became the first Indian woman to score a hundred at number six or lower, bettering Richas 94 coming against South Africa in the 2025 ODI World Cup in Visakhapatnam. Zimbabwe made a bright start to the chase as Modester cracked two boundaries off the first two balls from Sayali. The Indian seamers struggled with their lines early on as Modester continued to cash in on anything short or on the pads. But India struck through spin in the ninth over when Charani had Loryn Phiri (6) caught by short midwicket and end a 38-run opening stand. Chipo then took the attack to the spinners, hitting three fours in a Charani over. She added 69 for the second wicket with Modester before Sayali got a breakthrough in the 23rd over by castling her for 46 through the gate with one that nipped back in. Vaishnavi, who bowled slower through the air, then turned the game decisively in Indias favour. Switching to over the wicket, the left-arm spinner picked up her maiden ODI wicket when Modester fell one short of a fifty, as she sliced straight to backward point. Beloved Biza (34) tried to keep Zimbabwe in the hunt with some aggressive strokes against the spinners, but was trapped lbw by Vaishnavi after India successfully reviewed the decision. Vaishnavi then bowled Michelle Mavunga (3) with a classic flighted delivery that clipped the top of off-stump. Zimbabwe skipper Josephine Nkomo, who survived a dropped chance by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, was also undone by Vaishnavis flight and was trapped lbw for 20 with the DRS failing to save her. Nyasha Gwanzura briefly entertained with the first six of the Zimbabwe innings, but Deepti trapped her lbw, while having Nomvelo Sibanda edged the next ball to slip. Though Deepti missed out on a hat-trick, she returned to dismiss Tendai Makusha with a leading edge to backward point. Jintimani wrapped up the innings in the 49th over and also got her first ODI wicket when Chiedza Dhururu chipped straight to cover, as India got another comprehensive win. Brief Scores: India 328/6 in 50 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 126, Deepti Sharma 106 not out; Nomvelo Sibanda 2-38, Nyasha Gwanzura 1-43) beat Zimbabwe 207 all out in 48.5 overs (Modester Mupachikwa 49, Chipo Mugari-Tiripano 46; Vaishnavi Sharma 4-39, Deepti Sharma 3-32) by 121 runs
India Women Crush Zimbabwe by 121 Runs to Seal 2nd ODI Victory
India Women produced a dominant display with both bat and ball to defeat Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs in the second ODI of the Zimbabwe Women in India 2026/27 series at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. After piling up an imposing 328/6 in 50 overs, India Women backed up their batting effort with a disciplined bowling [] The post India Women Crush Zimbabwe by 121 Runs to Seal 2nd ODI Victory appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
First Indian ever! Deepti Sharma scripts history with century against Zimbabwe
In a remarkable display of skill, Deepti Sharma secured her place in history with an unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Achieving the milestone in just 83 balls, she struck 15 boundaries, demonstrating her batting prowess from the No. 6 position. Furthermore, Harmanpreet Kaur's impressive 126-run innings added fuel to the fire, as they forged a record partnership, propelling India to a formidable total.
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again stole the show with a commanding century against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Ahead of the series, the BCCI officials held a meeting with Harmanpreet and following which she was replaced as captain. Smriti Mandhana was handed the baton. The veteran was asked to bat freely and since then, she has been a force to reckon with.
Nationwide anti-drug bike rally heads to Statue of Unity to join parade on October 31
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 25 (IANS) More than 550 personnel from states, union territories and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are taking part in a national motorcycle rally to spread awareness against drug abuse ahead of the National Unity Day parade at Ekta Nagar on October 31. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday flagged off the rally from the Secretariat complex in Gandhinagar, with participants set to travel to the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, also known as Kevadia, under the theme Fight Against Drugs. Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik said 45 teams are participating in the rally through four zones, with more than 275 motorcycles. Five bikers from each participating state had joined the event, including participants from Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, alongside CAPF personnel. Teams from across the country will reach Ekta Nagar today with the message Fight Against Drugs, DGP Malik said, adding that awareness programmes and pledge-taking activities were being organised at various locations along the route to encourage people, particularly young people, to stay away from drugs. The rally is part of preparations for the National Unity Day celebrations on October 31, which mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, widely regarded as the architect of India's political integration after Independence. The annual event is held at Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity. The motorcycle rally follows the flag-off of the North Zone contingent by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on October 21. The contingent travelled through Haryana and Rajasthan before reaching Gandhinagar. From there, the rally will proceed through Anand and Vadodara before reaching Ekta Nagar. Participants are scheduled to take part in the National Unity Day parade on October 31. The campaign carries the message, Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life, with a focus on discouraging drug abuse through public awareness and community engagement. Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Home Department and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, along with senior police officers, government officials and security personnel, was present at the flag-off ceremony. The National Unity Day parade is held annually to commemorate Sardar Patel's contribution to national unity and integration. The celebrations bring together security forces and other contingents at Ekta Nagar, in Gujarat's Narmada district.
2nd ODI: Preparation brings clarity, which in turn brings results: Tejal Hasabnis
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 25 (IANS) India batter Tejal Hasabnis believes thorough preparation for different match situations has been the key behind her recent good run, saying it gives her the clarity she needs once she walks out to bat in the middle order. Tejal struck twin half-centuries for India 'A' getting the 2-1 50-over series win over Australia A in Mohali, and it paved her way to earn a recall to the Indian team for the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe at the BCA Stadium. So honestly speaking, I feel preparation is very crucial as a middle-order batter because I try to be in different kind of situations. As you said, I practice that a lot in different areas. Like what areas I can target or what kind of innings I want to build. Then when Im playing in the match, I just try to have more clarity as I guess clarity gives more results. So I guess preparation helps. Good preparation always helps to become clear and clarity gives better output, Hasabnis told broadcasters in a pre-match chat ahead of the second ODI on Sunday. Reflecting on her back-to-back scores of 81 and 60 against Australia A, the right-handed Tejal said staying in the present and keeping a close eye on the match situation allowed her to stay ahead of the opposition bowlers. I was just trying to look and stay present, and I was just looking at the scoreboard and adapting accordingly, and it helped me, and technically, I was just trying to be one step ahead of them and it worked. When asked whether her preparation was more mental or technical, Tejal said self-belief played the bigger role, as well as being confident about her ability to shift gears when required and keep the scoreboard ticking. It's I feel its just about mindset. I know that I have both the gears like whenever a team needs, I can just put my foot down and attack and if given a situation, I know I am good at rotating sides. So its just about having that belief and following the scoreboard, I guess. With India having won the series opener by nine wickets, Tejal signed off by saying the team was eager to keep the winning run going while staying focused on the basics. I feel its definitely important as winning and dominating is something we are looking forward to and winning is always good. So well just try to focus on our process and make today count, she said.
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :As expected, Team India, under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana, have thrashed Zimbabwe Women in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. After winning the T20I series 3-0, Mandhana has started her ODI captaincy stint with an easy win. Pratika Rawal was the star with her third ODI century. Meanwhile, Shree Charani bowled yet another game-changing spell (4/23) for India in the recent past. India will be keen to win the series as they head into the second game, which will be played at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday at 2 PM IST. Can Zimbabwe Women find something special to surprise the hosts? IND-W vs ZIM-W: Match Details Date : October 25, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 2:00 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara IND-W vs ZIM-W: Live Streaming Details Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar are the direct platforms to watch the upcoming game live on TV or on a phone. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches: 2 Zimbabwe Women: 0 India Women : 2 No Result: 0 IND-W vs ZIM-W: Ground Pitch Report India chased down 200/1 in just 27.1 overs in the first game, which shows how good the wicket it. But there is some help early on in this wicket, which is expected to get better with time. The dew in the evening will also help the teams. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Possible XIs India Women : Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Renuka Thakur Zimbabwe Women: Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Loryn Phiri, BSharne Mayers, eloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Tendai Makusha, Olinder Chare IND-W vs ZIM-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Pratika Rawal and Beloved Biza were the top scorers in the first game, and they will be confident for another good knock in the second match. Probable Best Bowler Shree Charani and Tendai Makusha bowled tight lines in the first game and were rewarded with a good display. Today Match Prediction: India Women have been dominant and are expected to win the second game. IND-W vs ZIM-W Match 2nd ODI, Today Match IND-W vs ZIM-W, IND-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, IND-W vs ZIM-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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Rahul Gandhi is Liar of Opposition, not Leader of Opposition: Gujarat BJP
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief spokesperson Anil Patel on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading misleading information about constitutional institutions, as the party announced a statewide campaign to counter the Oppositions allegations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJPs Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy campaign will begin on Sunday, with a march in Surat, followed by programmes in Ahmedabad and Rajkot on October 27 and Vadodara on October 28. The party said it would organise further marches across districts and cities in Gujarat, along with press conferences and public outreach programmes. Addressing a press conference at the BJPs state headquarters in Gandhinagar, Patel accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of attempting to create distrust in constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, through what he described as false and misleading information about SIR. Opposition is acting out of political frustration and attempting to mislead the public rather than accepting the peoples mandate and playing a constructive role, he said. Referring to Rahul Gandhis functioning, Patel said: Rahul Gandhi is behaving not as the Leader of Opposition but as the Liar of Opposition. Patel also accused the Congress of placing political interests above national interest in its pursuit of power. The partys allegations against constitutional institutions and its position on issues such as infiltration are turning matters of national interest into political confrontations, he said. He maintained that the Opposition would not succeed in creating an atmosphere of anarchy or misleading the public. The campaign is intended to present facts in response to the Oppositions claims about SIR and strengthen public confidence in democratic and constitutional institutions, the party said. The first march will take place at Adajan in Surat at 5 p.m. on Sunday in the presence of state BJP president Jagdish Vishwakarma and Union Minister C. R. Patil. State general secretary Prashant Korat will also attend. On October 27, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will attend the march in Ahmedabad, where state general secretary Ajay Brahmbhatt will also be present. A separate march in Rajkot on the same day will be attended by Vishwakarma, state co-in-charge Ajay Mahawar, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya and state general secretary Aniruddh Dave, among other leaders. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will attend the Vadodara march on October 28, along with state general secretary Hitendrasinh Chauhan. The marches would bring together state ministers, MPs, MLAs, party office-bearers, elected representatives, workers, community leaders, traders association representatives, women, non-governmental organisation representatives and other citizens. Similar programmes will subsequently be organised across the state, party leaders said. The campaign will also include press conferences in districts and cities to address the Oppositions claims regarding SIR, discussions with eminent citizens, and youth interactions on the theme Democracy vs Mobocracy. Competitions for students on strengthening democracy and outreach programmes involving influential citizens and social media influencers are also planned. Youth discussions will cover Indias democratic history, the role of constitutional institutions, the Congress past use of Article 356 and the imposition of Presidents Rule in various states. Restrictions on the press and media during the Emergency will also feature, alongside discussions on institutional autonomy, infiltration and issues concerning national interest.
It Was One Of Those Days: Pratika Rawal Reflects On Dominant ODI Hundred
Pratika Rawal credited her preparation and confidence at the crease for her unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday.
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Dominant India women look to seal ODI series against Zimbabwe
A dominant India Women's team is set to face Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Vadodara, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first match.
When You Know Youre Middling The Ball Well, Batting Becomes Very Easy: Pratika Rawal
Pratika Rawal: India opener Pratika Rawal credited her preparation and confidence at the crease for her unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday, as the reigning 50-over World Cup champions registered a nine-wicket victory in the three-match series opener. Rawal struck 100 not out off 96 deliveries, sharing an opening stand with Smriti Mandhana before finishing the chase alongside Shafali Verma. Reflecting on her rhythm with the bat, the opener said feeling in control of her strokes helped her avoid unnecessary pressure. As a batter when you tap that bat, you feel confidence. Every day, obviously, is different but when you know that youre middling the ball well, your balls are going into those gaps, youre hitting the shots where you want to hit, so it becomes actually easier because youre not very clustered in your mind. You dont have multiple thoughts in your mind, so it becomes very easy when youre batting in that sense. It was one of those days and Im really happy that it came through really well, Pratika said in a BCCI video. The century also brought back memories of Rawals first ODI hundred, a milestone she had not realised coincided with the days match until coach Amol Muzumdar pointed it out before the innings. Mandhana then encouraged her to recreate the feat. I had no idea to be very honest that this was the day when I scored my first ODI 100. But we were sitting before going into bat and there was this match coming on TV which was New Zealand against India, and I was asking Amol sir, this was around that time onlyand then he said this is the exact day when you scored a 100, and then Smriti di said, Chalo aaj bhi karte hain phirlets just recreate it; its the exact same number of runsthe kind of partnership that we had that day. So its good memories, World Cup memoriesits always good to be back in that groove, she stated. Rawal also pointed to the conditions and her recent work in practice as factors behind her fluent knock, explaining that a clear plan helped her remain aggressive without becoming preoccupied with the scoring rate. Luckily, the wicket was in our favour. It was a flat track, the ball wasnt doing much, plus the kind of field placement that they had put helped us a lot. Also, I think when youre batting well in the nets, when you have prepared well in your practise sessions, you feel that kind of confidence, you feel that kind of stability in your mind that it doesnt take a lot from you in terms of being stressed out, where I have to hit, Oh the runs are not coming. So its basically how you prepare, and I wanted to play in that manner.I wanted to score a lot of boundaries; I wanted to go about it because this is something that Ive worked on recently, so Im really happy that it all turned out well, she added. The opener also praised spinner Sree Charani, who claimed four wickets to help restrict Zimbabwe to 197, highlighting her ability to make breakthroughs even when the pitch offered little assistance. Luckily, the wicket was in our favour. It was a flat track, the ball wasnt doing much, plus the kind of field placement that they had put helped us a lot. Also, I think when youre batting well in the nets, when you have prepared well in your practise sessions, you feel that kind of confidence, you feel that kind of stability in your mind that it doesnt take a lot from you in terms of being stressed out, where I have to hit, Oh the runs are not coming. So its basically how you prepare, and I wanted to play in that manner.I wanted to score a lot of boundaries; I wanted to go about it because this is something that Ive worked on recently, so Im really happy that it all turned out well, she added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Pratika Rawal struck an unbeaten century and India's bowlers delivered a disciplined performance as the hosts defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the firstODI at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. India completed the chase of 198...
How changing political stands can help benefit an opposition leader. The latest development is relates to this line as the Standing Committee of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) on Friday, October 23, suddenly approved the allotment of a 978 square metre
1st ODI: Pratika And Shafalis Chase Was A Masterclass, Says Smriti After India's Win
Smriti Mandhana: India captain Smriti Mandhana praised Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma for their commanding batting performances, describing their match-winning partnership as a masterclass after the World Champions registered a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Friday. Rawal struck an unbeaten 100 off 96 balls, while Shafali remained not out on 64 off just 34 deliveries as India chased down Zimbabwes target of 198 in 27.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Praising the duos approach during the chase, Mandhana said their performance was a standout feature of Indias dominant outing. Yes, we can tidy up our fielding; a few catches went down our way, but otherwise, again Shafali and Pratika went about that chase, and it was a masterclass, Mandhana said after the match. Rawal anchored the chase with an assured unbeaten century, striking 15 boundaries, while Shafali provided the aggression with five fours and four sixes. The pair ensured India maintained control after Mandhanas dismissal for 32 off 34 balls, reaching the target with nine wickets in hand. Earlier, Indias bowlers restricted Zimbabwe to 197 in 49.5 overs, with spinner Shree Charani leading the attack with figures of four for 23. Kranti Gaud picked up three wickets, while vice-captain Deepti Sharma claimed two and Shafali took one. Mandhana lauded the bowling unit for adapting well to a different venue, singling out Charani and also praising the discipline shown by the pace bowlers. Coming into a different ground, I think the bowlers adapted really well, especially Shree Charani, I think the standout bowler for us. Also the pacers, the way they bowled, Kranthi to mention, out of all the bowlers, they were pretty disciplined, she said. Despite the comprehensive win, the India captain acknowledged that her side could have maintained greater intensity in the field during certain phases of Zimbabwes innings. India have largely played T20 cricket over the past seven months, and Mandhana said the transition back to the 50-over format required some adjustment. Well, we are playing fifty overs after a very long time. We have played T20 cricket for almost the last seven months, so definitely in the period between 20 and 35, I would say, we could have had more intensity on the field. That is something which we will take back from a game and work on, she said. Mandhana also highlighted communication as a key factor in maintaining consistency in the bowling attack, particularly with players moving between the T20 and ODI sides. She credited the support staff, especially bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi, for helping the bowlers understand their roles and keeping the plans clear. Again, its communication. You need to be absolutely clear with them. When they came in as well, we had a lot of communication, especially again the T20 side from the one-day side; we had two days, she said. Good communication, knowing about, again, support staff, Aavishkar (Salvi) sir, not to mention, hes always with the bowlers, coordinates with them, then gets back to me with the plans. So hes really on it and makes my job easy, she added. Looking ahead to the second ODI, Mandhana said the team would welcome some time to relax after returning to the longer format while also using the opportunity to build stronger connections among players, including those who have recently joined the squad. Hopefully a relaxed, chill day would be good because we have all played one-day cricket after a very long time. So yeah, we will hang out with each other, trying to get to know more about the players, because we have a lot of new players coming in and a lot of energy, especially Jintimani. I mean, shes just a ball of energy around the team, she said. Looking ahead to the second ODI, Mandhana said the team would welcome some time to relax after returning to the longer format while also using the opportunity to build stronger connections among players, including those who have recently joined the squad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Gujarat: Vadodara civic body clears land allotment for Yusuf Pathan
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 23 (IANS) The Vadodara Municipal Corporations (VMC) Standing Committee on Friday unanimously approved the allotment of a 978-square-metre municipal plot to former India cricketer and MP Yusuf Pathan, despite the Gujarat government having rejected his original request in 2014 and the civic body subsequently issuing him a notice over alleged encroachment. The decision was taken without any questions being raised during the meeting, according to sources. All 12 members of the Standing Committee belong to the BJP, which controls the civic body. The Congress, with six corporators in the 69-member VMC, has no representation on the committee. Congress leaders and corporators staged a protest outside the committee hall before the meeting, opposing the proposed transfer and holding placards criticising the BJP and the decision. The plot, identified as Final Plot No. 90 under Town Planning Scheme 22 in Tandalja, is adjacent to Pathans bungalow. Under the approved proposal, 500 square metres will be transferred to him as a gift, while the remaining 478 square metres will be allotted at 55 per cent of the valuation determined by the Vadodara Urban Development Authoritys Valuation Committee. The land was valued at Rs 2.10 lakh per square metre when the civic body considered putting it up for public auction earlier this year, taking the estimated value of the entire plot to around Rs 20.5 crore. At that valuation, the proposed arrangement would give Pathan the 500-square-metre portion without payment and allow him to acquire the remainder at a concessional rate. Standing Committee chairperson Varsha Vyas said the panel had accepted the proposal on the basis of the state governments resolution and the recommendation submitted by the municipal commissioner. She said, The allotment is being considered under the Urban/Area Development Authorities (Disposal of Land and Other Properties) Regulations, 2002, which provide for the disposal of land through sale or the grant of development rights. Vyas added that the government had decided to allot the land in recognition of Pathans contribution to Indian sport and that the committee had acted on the approval conveyed by the state. The dispute dates back to March 3, 2012, when Pathan applied to the VMC for a 99-year lease of the plot without a public auction. The civic body had approved the proposal at the time, but the state government rejected it in June 2014. The VMC subsequently alleged that Pathan had fenced off and occupied the land despite the rejection. In June 2024, days after Pathan won the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket, the VMC served him a notice asking him to remove the alleged encroachment. Pathan challenged the rejection of his allotment request in the Gujarat High Court, but a single judge dismissed his plea in August 2025. He later appealed against the order. The civic body began preparations for a public auction of the plot in July this year. However, the proposal was withdrawn after the VMCs General Board raised questions about the alleged encroachment and said the land should not be disposed of until the dispute was resolved. Pathan withdrew his appeal before the Gujarat High Court on August 31, two days after the VMC received the state governments communication approving the proposed transfer. The allotment proposal was cleared after Pathan and 19 other MPs broke away from the TMC on June 14 and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), seeking separate seating in the Lok Sabha. The Gujarat governments approval for the land transfer was issued in August, roughly two months after the political split.
Amid protests by the Congress, the standing committee of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) in Gujarat on Friday approved a proposal to allot 500 square metres of the land, out of the total 978-square metre,...
1st ODI: Rawals Ton, Shafalis 64 Power India To Nine-wicket Win Over Zimbabwe
World Champions India: Pratika Rawal struck an unbeaten century while Shafali Verma smashed a blistering 64 not out as World Champions India cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, chasing down a target of 198 in just 27.1 overs in the first ODI of the three-match series at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on Friday. Rawal remained unbeaten on 100 off 96 balls, hitting 15 boundaries, while Shafali provided the fireworks with an unbeaten 64 off just 34 deliveries, including five fours and four sixes. The emphatic victory came after Indias bowlers, led by Shree Charanis four-wicket haul, restricted Zimbabwe to 197 in 49.5 overs despite a fighting half-century from Beloved Biza. Chasing 198, India made a flying start as Rawal struck two boundaries in the opening over to put the Zimbabwe bowlers under immediate pressure. The opener continued her aggressive approach, finding two more boundaries across the next two overs while rotating the strike effectively. Captain Smriti Mandhana joined the assault in the fifth over, hammering consecutive fours off Michelle Mavunga as the Indian openers took advantage of the fielding restrictions. Rawal was particularly proactive during the Powerplay, combining crisp strokeplay with effective running between the wickets. The opening pair dominated the Zimbabwe attack, taking India to 72 without loss after 10 overs, with Rawal contributing 42 runs during that period. India needed just 126 more runs to secure victory. With the fielding restrictions lifted, Rawal and Mandhana initially adapted a more measured approach, looking to keep the scoreboard moving through singles and twos. Rawal received a reprieve in the 13th over when Loryn Phiri dropped her at deep mid-wicket. The opener capitalised on the opportunity, completing her fourth ODI half-century off 54 balls. Another boundary in the 15th over helped India move to 93 without loss as the opening partnership continued to put Zimbabwe on the back foot. Zimbabwe finally broke through in the 16th over when Mandhana attempted to attack a delivery outside the off stump but was dismissed. The Indian captain scored 32 off 34 balls, ending the opening partnership after a strong start. However, the dismissal did little to slow Indias progress, as Shafali joined Rawal in the middle and immediately made her intentions clear with a boundary off her third delivery. The two batters maintained a scoring rate of around eight runs per over, putting the visitors under mounting pressure. Rawal continued to anchor the chase with assured strokeplay, while Shafali attacked the bowlers with her trademark aggression. India reached 166/1 at the halfway stage of the innings, leaving Zimbabwe with little room to stage a comeback. Shafali accelerated further in the 26th over, taking the bowlers apart and bringing up her half-century off just 29 balls with consecutive sixes as India moved within touching distance of the target. Rawal, who had been in control from the beginning, reached her century off 96 deliveries in the 27th over to cap a dominant individual performance. Shafali then completed the chase in style, striking a boundary off the first ball of the 28th over. She remained unbeaten on 64 off 34 balls, with five fours and four sixes, as India finished at 198/2 in 27.1 overs. Olinder Chare was the only Zimbabwe bowler to take a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/58. Earlier, India produced a disciplined bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for 197 in 49.5 overs after the visitors won the toss and elected to bat. Zimbabwe suffered an early setback when opener Loryn Phiri was caught and bowled by Kranti Gaud in the third over. Mugeri-Tiripano and Modester Mupachikwa attempted to rebuild the innings, rotating the strike and capitalising on loose deliveries. Zimbabwe reached 46/1 at the end of the powerplay. After the fielding restrictions were lifted, Captain Mandhana introduced Charani, who trapped Mugeri-Tiripano's leg before the wicket for 21 off 27 balls. The spinner struck again in the 15th over, dismissing Mupachikwa, who mistimed a lofted shot and was caught by Gaud for 25 off 44 deliveries. Deepti added to Zimbabwes troubles in the 18th over by dismissing newly appointed vice-captain Sharne Mayers. Attempting to play an aerial shot against a tossed-up delivery, Mayers failed to clear the infield and departed for eight off 12 balls. Zimbabwe was in need of a substantial partnership when Biza and Nyasha Gwanzura came together. The duo rotated the strike effectively and found boundaries at regular intervals to rebuild the innings, taking the visitors past the 100-run mark in the 26th over. Charani broke the partnership in the first over of her third spell, taking a return catch to dismiss Gwanzura for 13 off 28 balls. Biza continued to hold the innings together and found support in Chiedza Dhururu. The pair attempted to revive Zimbabwes scoring rate, with Biza reaching her half-century in the 35th over off 64 balls. India struck again when Gaud bowled Dhururu for 10 off 23 deliveries, leaving Zimbabwe searching for another partnership. Mavunga, batting at No. 8, provided some late impetus with an aggressive innings. Her boundaries helped Zimbabwe cross the 160-run mark in the 39th over, but Charani ended her resistance in the 43rd over to complete her four-wicket haul. Mavunga scored 29 off 23 balls. Biza remained the visitors top scorer, but her fighting innings ended when Gaud dismissed her, with Mandhana taking a good catch. Biza made 62 off 92 balls, striking four boundaries. Deepti wrapped up the innings by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs. Brief scores: Deepti wrapped up the innings by bowling Tendai Makusha off the penultimate ball as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 197 in 49.5 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
After Yusuf Pathan, Land Sought For Indian Spinner Radha Yadav In Vadodara For Cricket Academy
Days after the Gujarat government proposed to hand over a civic plot to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, a former Vadodara corporator has sought land for Indian spinner Radha Yadav to set up a cricket academy
Vadodara Land Proposals: Yadav Academy Follows Pathan Row
A former Vadodara corporator has proposed allocating a civic plot to Indian spinner Radha Yadav for a cricket academy, days after a controversial proposal to hand over land to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan. Pathan's land request has been a decade-long dispute, now involving a new proposal for partial gifting and concessionary sale. Both proposals are being considered by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation.
India U-19 Women's A, B Teams To Take On Nepal In Tri-series At BCCI CoE In November
Road U19 Girls T20I: Two India U-19 women's sides will take on Nepal in a tri-series at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru from November 10 to 22, as the two-time defending champions look to enter the final leg of preparations ahead of next years U19 World Cup. According to a press release issued by Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) secretary Paras Khadka, the series will feature India U-19 Women's 'A' and India U-19 Women's 'B' alongside Nepal's U-19 women's team. India U-19 B team will first take on Nepal on November 12, before the visitors face India A side on November 14. India U-19 B team will take on Nepal in the first reverse fixture of November 18, before India U-19 A take on the visitors on November 20. The tri-series will conclude with the final on November 22, with all matches having 1pm start time. India have been drawn with co-hosts Nepal, the West Indies and Ireland in Group A of the 2027 ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, to be held in Bangladesh and Nepal from January 21 to February 6. The two-time champions will open their title defence against the West Indies in Kathmandu on January 22. Shafali Verma led India to the inaugural title win in South Africa in 2023, and Niki Prasad's team retained the crown in Malaysia in 2025. For India, fielding two squads in the same competition offers the selectors a chance to assess a wider pool of players before narrowing down on a 15-member World Cup squad. Nepal will arrive in Bengaluru with recent match practice, after participating in 'Belt and Road U19 Girls T20I' tournament in China from November 3 to 8, alongside hosts China, Hong Kong and Thailand. After this tri-series, India U-19 women will also host England U-19 women in a five-match T20I series from November 26 to December 6. The BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, will host the first two games, before the action moves to Surat's CB Patel International Cricket Stadium for the last three matches. Earlier in the season, India U-19, led by wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire, a member of the 2025 title winning team, had taken on Sri Lanka U-19 women in a six-match white-ball home series which they won in Chennai and Puducherry in June and July. The third edition of the U-19 Womens T20 World Cup will feature four groups of four teams, with matches spread across Chattogram, Sylhet and Kathmandu. The group stage runs till January 26, after which the qualifiers will be split into two Super Six groups. Earlier in the season, India U-19, led by wicketkeeper-batter Bhavika Ahire, a member of the 2025 title winning team, had taken on Sri Lanka U-19 women in a six-match white-ball home series which they won in Chennai and Puducherry in June and July. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Who is Jintimani Kalita? 22-year-old Assam cricketer makes India debut vs Zimbabwe
India have handed a debut cap to youngster Jintimani Kalita in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Former captain Harmanpreet Kaur handed the cap to the 22-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler, who hails from Assam.
1st Women's ODI LIVE: Zimbabwe bat first in Vadodara, Jintimani Kalita debuts
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IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XI
IND-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :After the T20I series, India Women and Zimbabwe Women will be facing each other in the three-match ODI series. Team India dominated the T20I series and won it by 3-0. Smriti Mandhana and co. will be looking to carry on the momentum in the ODIs. The first ODI will be played at BCA Stadium in Vadodara at 2 PM IST. Zimbabwe have not been able to compete with bat and ball in the T20Is. Only a few players looked in control for Zimbabwe. This is the longer format, and the challenge will be even bigger. Can Zimbabwe find some form and compete against the Indian team? IND-W vs ZIM-W: Match Details Date : October 23, 2026 (Friday) Time : 2:00 PM IST Venue : BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara IND-W vs ZIM-W: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can catch the live stream on Jio Hotstar app or website. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in ODI Total Matches : 1 Zimbabwe Women : 0 India Women : 1 No Result : 0 IND-W vs ZIM-W: Ground Pitch Report BCA Stadium is known for producing batting-friendly wicket and has an average score of 281 runs. It is a high-scoring venue, and there is very minimal help in it for the bowlers. Although spinners will get some help, as the wicket will be dry. IND-W vs ZIM-W: Possible XIs India Women : Smriti Mandhana , Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, Nandani Sharma Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo , Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, K Chigora, Tendai Makusha IND-W vs ZIM-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shafali Verma finished the T20I series as the top scorer, and she is in excellent form. For Zimbabwe, Sharne Mayers was brilliant, and she played a great knock in the final game. She will be confident after that knock. Probable Best Bowler Nandani Sharma and Beloved Biza finished as top two wicket-takers in the T20I series, and they used the conditions well. They will be the ones to watch out for. Today Match Prediction : India Women will be the favorite to win this game because of experience, form, and conditions. IND-W vs ZIM-W Match 1st ODI, Today Match IND-W vs ZIM-W, IND-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, IND-W vs ZIM-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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3rd T20I: Prema replaces Charani as India Women elect to bat vs Zimbabwe
Digital Desk | Raipur, Oct 20 (IANS) India won the toss and elected to bat against Zimbabwe in the third Women's T20I of the series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Tuesday. India captain Smriti Mandhana said the team opted to bat first to give the middle order more time in the centre, with a target of scoring 180-plus. In T20 cricket, we have to play positively, and I dont have a number in mind, but we are looking at 180-plus, she said. Mandhana added that Sree Charani was rested for the match, with Prema Rawat coming into the side, and expected the team to hit more sixes with power-hitter Shafali Verma in the line-up. Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo said her team was keen to bat first and make the most of the powerplays, adding that the side would focus on rotating the strike and maintaining a positive approach. I dont think the conditions will change much and we are looking to do well in the powerplays. We are trying to rotate the strike more and play positively, she said. Nkomo stressed that consistent improvement required hard work and a willingness to learn from every game, adding that Zimbabwe were aiming to perform well across all formats. India Women have already sealed the three-match T20I series after winning the first two matches. They are now hoping to make a clean sweep by winning the third match. TheT20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series at Vadodara, with matches scheduled on October 23, 26 and 28. Playing XIs: India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana (c), Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Sharne Mayers, Josephine Nkomo (c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kudzai Chigora, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda
Gujarat govt gifts part of disputed Vadodara plot to Yusuf Pathan
The proposal comes nearly four months after the Lok Sabha MP, as part of a rebel TMC group, broke away from the Mamata Banerjee-led fold and merged with the NCPI to join the BJP-led NDA
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 20 (IANS) The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has proposed allotting a disputed 978 square-metre (sq mtr) plot next to former cricketer and MP Yusuf Pathans family home, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining area offered at a 45 per cent concession. The proposal, submitted by the municipal commissioner, is scheduled to come up before the standing committee of the BJP-ruled civic body on October 23 for final approval. If cleared, it would provide a route to resolve a dispute over the municipal land that has continued for more than a decade. Under the proposal, the remaining 478 square metres would be allotted at 55 per cent of the rate determined by the Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) Valuation Committee. The allotment would be subject to specific terms and conditions under a 2024 resolution of the state government's Urban Development and Urban Housing Department. Pathan has been seeking to purchase the land in the Tandalja locality since 2012. The VMC had initially agreed to his request, but the state government rejected the proposed sale in 2014. The dispute resurfaced in 2024, when the civic body issued Pathan a notice asking him to remove an alleged encroachment and vacate the municipal land. By then, Pathan had been elected to the Lok Sabha from Baharampur in West Bengal on a Trinamool Congress (TMC) ticket. Pathan challenged the notice in the Gujarat High Court, arguing that the matter dated back more than a decade and that the civic body should have issued a show-cause notice before directing him to remove the alleged encroachment. He also contended that the land belonged to the municipal corporation, rather than the state government. The High Court upheld the state government's rejection of his original allotment request. Pathan subsequently challenged the order before a Division Bench, but withdrew the appeal in August after his lawyer informed the court that he was pursuing the matter under the state government's policy. The latest proposal follows an earlier attempt by the VMC to prepare the plot for public auction. In July, the civic body's standing committee approved a valuation of Rs 2.10 lakh per square metre, putting the estimated value of the entire 978-square-metre parcel at around Rs 20.5 crore. The proposal was later withdrawn after the VMC's general board raised questions about the alleged encroachment and the disposal of the land before the dispute had been resolved. The Gujarat government's resolution approving the proposed allotment was issued on August 13 and reached the VMC on August 29. Pathan withdrew his appeal two days later. The civic body's land estate department has since initiated the process of securing the necessary approvals for the allotment. The proposal comes after Pathan's departure from the Trinamool Congress in June this year. He was among 20 MPs who broke away from the party led by Mamata Banerjee and joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Parliament. The standing committee's decision on October 23 will determine whether the proposed allotment can proceed to the next stage of the civic body's approval process.
Yusuf Pathan disputed property: The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot to former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining land transferred at a 45% concession. The allotment, linked to a dispute dating back to 2012, is subject to approval from the civic body's Standing Committee and general board.
After TMC Exit, Gujarat To 'Gift' Part Of Disputed Vadodara Plot To Yusuf Pathan
Pathan had been seeking the 978-square-metre residential plot located next to his family home in Vadodara's Tandalja locality since 2012, but faced years of legal hurdles and encroachment notices from the civic body.
After TMC exit, Guj offers 500 sqm free land for Yusuf Pathan
The Gujarat government has proposed to allot a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, gifting 500 square metres and offering the rest at a concessional rate. This proposal comes months after Pathan, a newly elected MP, broke away from the Trinamool Congress to join the NDA. The plot has been subject to legal battles and encroachment notices since 2012.
After TMC Exit, Gujarat Govt Moves to 'Gift' Part of Disputed Vadodara Plot to Yusuf Pathan
Months after Yusuf Pathan broke away from the Trinamool Congress, the Gujarat government has proposed to hand over a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara to the former cricketer, gifting 500 square metres of the land and offering the rest at a
Yusuf Pathan Secures Controversial Land Plot Approval from Gujarat Government
Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan receives approval for a disputed land plot in Vadodara from the Gujarat government. Yusuf Pathan Secures Controversial Land Plot Approval from Gujarat Government
NDA 'Joining Bonus' For Yusuf Pathan? A 'Plot' Twist In Long Legal Battle
A plot of land adjacent to the Pathan family home in Vadodara that Yusuf Pathan had wanted since 2012 and was embroiled in a long legal and administrative battle will finally be his.
After ditching Mamata Banerjee, Yusuf Pathan gets a gift from Gujarat government
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18 new machines to upgrade cataract surgery facilities at Gujarat hospitals
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 15 (IANS) Government hospitals and medical colleges across Gujarat will receive 18 advanced phacoemulsification machines for cataract surgeries at an estimated cost of more than Rs 8.85 crore, following approval by state Health Minister Praful Pansheriya, on Thursday. The machines will be distributed among government healthcare institutions in Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhavnagar, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Morbi, Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The state government said the equipment would help patients to access modern eye treatment free of cost. The M and J Institute of Ophthalmology in Ahmedabad will receive seven machines, while Government Medical College in Bhavnagar, and GMERS Hospital in Morbi, will receive two each. One machine each has been allocated to New Civil Hospital and Old Civil Hospital in Surat, GG General Hospital in Jamnagar, ESIC General Hospital in Vadodara, and GMERS institutions in Gandhinagar, Vadnagar and Himmatnagar. The machines are designed to improve precision during cataract surgery by allowing surgeons to control ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow. Their technology helps break down and remove cataract fragments, with the aim of providing greater control during procedures and supporting faster recovery. The equipment features an elliptical movement technology in its handpiece and a peristaltic pump system to regulate fluid flow and vacuum, enabling cataract particles to be removed through a suction tip. A foot-pedal control system allows surgeons to adjust ultrasound energy, vacuum and fluid flow according to the requirements of each operation. The machines also incorporate CASE (Chamber Stabilisation Environment) technology, which regulates changes in vacuum and fluid flow to help maintain stable pressure inside the eye during surgery and reduce the risk of a sudden pressure drop, known as a post-occlusion surge. The handpiece is designed to reduce excessive heat generation near the small incision made during surgery. This can help minimise corneal oedema, or swelling of the cornea, and other post-operative complications, supporting quicker recovery. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Pansheriya as part of the state government's efforts to strengthen eye-care facilities at government medical colleges and hospitals.
Smriti Mandhana era begins as India look to fix T20 flaws against Zimbabwe
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ODI World Cup triumph not enough, India must work hard in T20Is: Mandhana
Newly appointed captain Smriti Mandhana on Wednesday said India may have won the ODI World Cup recently, but the team still needs to work hard in the shortest format, with the inaugural edition of the Women's Champions Trophy set to be held early next year. India will host the six-team tournament in the T20 format at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium and the BCA Stadium in Vadodara from February 14 to 28. Mandhana is set to lead India in her first assignment as full-time captain when the hosts take on Zimbabwe in a three-match T20I series starting here on Friday, followed by three ODIs in Vadodara. She took charge from Harmanpreet Kaur. Mandhana said India would look to make the most of the six T20Is ahead of the Women's Champions Trophy. The first bilateral (series) with Zimbabwe, I think, is very exciting. It is our first time playing with them, Mandhana told reporters here. Sometimes, playing with Zimbabwe and all the Associate nations, it feels like you can learn a lot from them a
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