India Women completed a 3-0 one-day international series sweep over Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket win in Vadodara, reaching the 132-run target in 17 overs. Left-arm spinner [Vaishnavi Sharma](/vaishnavi-sharmas-five-leaves-zimbabwe-women-all-out-131-8298) set up the result with five wickets for 39 runs, while half-centuries from Shafali Verma and Pratika Rawal finished the chase. (Official match scorecard)
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 131 in 39.5 overs after being sent in to bat. Modester Mupachikwa made 37 and captain Josephine Nkomo scored 35, but the rest of the batting order struggled to build partnerships against India’s attack. (Match figures)
Vaishnavi’s spell breaks Zimbabwe’s resistance
Vaishnavi completed five wickets in her 10 overs for 39 runs, becoming the second-youngest Indian woman to claim a five-wicket haul in ODI cricket at 20 years and 314 days. Kranti Goud and Sayali Satghare supported her with two wickets each. (Official match scorecard)
The collapse left Zimbabwe without the total needed to put pressure on India’s top order. Mupachikwa and Nkomo provided the only substantial resistance, while India’s spinners and supporting bowlers kept the scoring rate under control through the middle overs.
"India’s bowling turned a potentially competitive chase into a routine series-clinching victory."
Shafali and Pratika make the chase brief
India lost Yastika Bhatia without scoring, but the early setback had little effect on the result. Shafali attacked immediately, scoring 51 from 26 balls with six fours and three sixes, before Harleen Deol added 19. (Match scorecard)
Pratika provided the control at the other end. She remained unbeaten on 59 from 56 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes as India completed the chase with 198 balls remaining. Her innings ensured that Zimbabwe’s low total was pursued without further disruption.
What the 3-0 result shows
The clean sweep gave India the series trophy and highlighted the depth of their bowling resources. Vaishnavi’s performance was the defining individual display, while the contrasting approaches of Shafali and Pratika showed how India could combine rapid scoring with a measured chase.
For Zimbabwe, the series ended with another difficult batting effort. Their 131-run total contained two useful contributions but not enough support around them, leaving India with a straightforward route to victory. (Series result record)
| Key Metric / Entity | Verified Detail | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Series result | India won the three-match ODI series 3-0 | India completed a clean sweep and secured the trophy |
| Zimbabwe innings | 131 all out in 39.5 overs | India controlled the match before the chase began |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | 5 wickets for 39 runs in 10 overs | Her spell triggered Zimbabwe’s collapse |
| India chase | 132 reached in 17 overs for two wickets | India won by eight wickets with 198 balls unused |
| Shafali Verma | 51 from 26 balls | Her attack accelerated the chase |
| Pratika Rawal | Unbeaten 59 from 56 balls | Her steady innings closed out the result |
Key Factual ClarificationsEditorial Q&A
What happened in the Zimbabwe versus India women’s match?
India defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third and final ODI in Vadodara, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Who was the player of the match for India?
Vaishnavi Sharma was the standout performer after taking five wickets for 39 runs in her 10-over spell.
How did India chase Zimbabwe’s total?
Zimbabwe made 131 all out. India reached 132 for two in 17 overs, with Pratika Rawal unbeaten on 59 and Shafali Verma scoring 51.
What does the result mean for the series?
India won all three matches and claimed the series trophy in a clean sweep.
Is this match related to women’s empowerment content, a song, or a download?
No. The result concerns an international women’s cricket match. The verified sporting developments are India’s eight-wicket win, the 3-0 series result, Vaishnavi Sharma’s five wickets and the half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Pratika Rawal.
