India Women Secure ODI Series Against Zimbabwe After Record-Breaking Win

Dominant Victory Seals Series With One Match to Spare

India Women secured an unassailable series lead in the One Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe following a comprehensive 121-run victory. The win was anchored by commanding centuries from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, alongside a four-wicket bowling spell from Vaishnavi Sharma that ultimately dismantled Zimbabwe's run chase.

After winning the toss or taking first batting honors, India encountered an early top-order struggle, slipping to 19/2 within the initial three overs. However, the innings was rebuilt through a 124-run third-wicket partnership between Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal. Rawal contributed 61 runs from 67 deliveries, providing stability before departing.

Harmanpreet continued to anchor the innings, compiling a score of 126 from 121 balls, which featured 15 boundaries and marked her eighth career ODI century. Following her dismissal, Deepti Sharma accelerated the scoring rate, finishing unbeaten on 106 from 86 balls with 15 fours to propel India to a total of 328/6.

Record-Breaking Partnerships and Milestones

The fixture featured multiple statistical milestones for the Indian side. Harmanpreet and Deepti combined for a 153-run partnership for the fifth wicket, establishing a new Indian women's ODI record for the highest partnership for the fifth wicket or lower.

Additionally, Deepti Sharma became the first Indian woman to record an ODI century while batting at number 6 or lower, reaching the milestone from 83 deliveries.

Zimbabwe's Chase and Bowling Breakdown

Defending a target of 329, India faced steady resistance initially as Zimbabwe navigated the opening 20 overs while losing only one wicket. The fixture shifted during the middle and closing overs as the hosts slipped from 154/3 to 179/6, losing three quick wickets between the 37th and 42nd overs.

With 142 runs required from the final six overs and limited wickets remaining, Zimbabwe's chase faded. Vaishnavi Sharma led the bowling attack with four wickets, supported by contributions from Shree Charani, Sayali Satghare, and Deepti Sharma, restricting Zimbabwe well short of the target.

Practical Implications and Verification

The result ensures India claims the multi-game ODI series with a match remaining, providing valuable match practice and data for the squad's middle-order combinations and bowling depth. Readers can verify the full match statistics, scorecard details, and official reporting directly through the original coverage published by [ABP Live English](https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/india-crush-zimbabwe-harmanpreet-kaur-deepti-sharma-script-record-breaking-odi-win-1873118).