The Lady Chevrons are 2-0 down in their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India after suffering a 121-run defeat in the second match at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.
Zimbabwe failed to contain India’s batting power as centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma propelled the hosts to an imposing total of 328 for six before the tourists were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs.
The defeat followed a nine-wicket loss in the opening ODI on Friday, leaving Zimbabwe with one final opportunity to salvage pride when the two sides meet again on Wednesday.
The Lady Chevrons made an encouraging start in the second encounter after Nomvelo Sibanda dismissed Smriti Mandhana for a duck and Shafali Verma for eight within the first three overs.
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However, Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied India’s innings before the hosts took control of the match.
Harmanpreet struck 126 off 121 balls, while Deepti remained unbeaten on 106 from 86 deliveries to guide India to a formidable total.
Zimbabwe showed some fight in their chase, with Modester Mupachikwa scoring 49 and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano contributing 46. The pair added 69 runs for the second wicket, raising hopes of a competitive response before India’s bowlers struck back.
Vaishnavi Sharma claimed four wickets for 39 runs, while Deepti took three for 32 to complete an impressive all-round performance and seal India’s victory.
In the first ODI, Zimbabwe had posted 197, with teenage batter Beloved Biza top-scoring with 62. However, Pratika Rawal’s unbeaten century guided India to a comfortable nine-wicket victory.
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