After securing a comfortable 3-0 win in the T20I series, India will face Zimbabwe in the first ODI in Vadodara on Friday.
Smriti Mandhana, who took over from Harmanpreet Kaur as full-time India captain, has enjoyed the perfect start to her stint and will hope to carry the same momentum into the ODI leg of the white-ball tour.
For the host, Renuka Thakur has been ruled out of the series. Jintimani Kalita, who featured in the T20I series, has been named her replacement.
The Women in Blue will face the Lady Chevrons for the first time in the 50-over format. India, ranked third in the format, will head in as favourite against fourteenth-ranked Zimbabwe.
When and where is the first ODI between India and Zimbabwe?
The first ODI between India and Zimbabwe will take place at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara on Friday, October 23.
What time is the first ODI between India and Zimbabwe?
The first ODI between India and Zimbabwe is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
What time is the toss for the first ODI between India and Zimbabwe?
The toss for the first ODI between India and Zimbabwe is scheduled to take place at 1:30 PM IST.
Where will the first ODI between India and Zimbabwe be streamed live?
The first ODI between India and Zimbabwe will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website, and televised live on the Star Sports Network.
Squads
India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana(c), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Tejal Hasabnis, Jintimani Kalita
Zimbabwe: Modester Mupachikwa(w), Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo(c), Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu
Published on Oct 23, 2026
