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India vs Zimbabwe Cricket: India Women defeated Zimbabwe Women by 121 runs in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.
The victory gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
India posted an impressive 328/6 in 50 overs.
Zimbabwe fought hard but managed only 207 runs in 48.5 overs.
Harmanpreet and Deepti Lead India’s Batting Charge
Former Captain Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a magnificent performance with the bat.
She smashed 126 runs off 121 balls, including 15 boundaries.
Deepti Sharma provided equally outstanding support.
She remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 balls, hitting 15 boundaries.
The pair built a crucial partnership that put India in control.
Their centuries helped the hosts recover from early setbacks and post a formidable total.
Pratika Rawal also made a valuable contribution.
She scored 61 runs off 67 balls, including four boundaries and two sixes.
India suffered early blows when Smriti Mandhana fell for a duck and Shafali Verma scored just eight.
Harmanpreet and Pratika then steadied the innings.
Richa Ghosh added seven runs, while Sayali Satghare remained unbeaten on three. India finished with 328 runs for six wickets.
Zimbabwe’s Batters Fight Back
Zimbabwe struggled to maintain the required scoring rate against India’s imposing target.
However, Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano offered resistance.
Mupachikwa scored 49 runs off 70 balls, including nine boundaries.
Mugeri-Tiripano contributed 46 off 57 balls, with seven boundaries.
Beloved Biza added 34 runs, while Josephine Nkomo scored 20.
Their efforts could not prevent Zimbabwe from falling short by 121 runs.
Vaishnavi Sharma and Deepti Shine with the Ball
India’s bowlers backed up the batting performance with disciplined spells.
Vaishnavi Sharma led the attack with four wickets for 39 runs in 10 overs.
Deepti Sharma also impressed with the ball.
She claimed three wickets for 32 runs in nine overs.
Sayali Satghare and Shree Charani took one wicket each.
Jintimani Kalita also picked up a wicket to keep Zimbabwe under pressure.
India’s bowling attack continued to strike at key moments.
Zimbabwe eventually lost all 10 wickets for 207 runs in 48.5 overs.
Harmanpreet Achieves Another Milestone
Harmanpreet’s century added another significant achievement to her international career.
Her 126-run innings helped India recover from early wickets and establish control.
Deepti’s unbeaten century further strengthened India’s position.
Her contribution with both bat and ball proved crucial to the comprehensive victory.
India Seal the Series
The 121-run win secured the three-match ODI series for India with one game remaining.
The hosts now have an opportunity to complete a clean sweep.
Zimbabwe will look to bounce back in the third ODI.
India, meanwhile, will aim to carry their winning momentum into the final match.
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