Published on: Oct 20, 2026 11:09 am IST | Updated on: Oct 20, 2026 11:10 am IST
The hosts have already clinched the series, as they won the first T20I by 4 wickets and dominated the second fixture with a comprehensive 9-wicket win. It’s now time for the third and final T20I set to be played on October 20 in Raipur. With the series already in their kitty, the Indian women would want to close off the series on a high with a clean sweep, whereas the Zimbabwean women will look to somehow put up a better show in this game and end the series on a high. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
India women will once again start as the favorites to clinch a victory in this game. They have already sealed the series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. A victory in this fixture will complete a series clean sweep, which the Indian women will definitely be eyeing. As far as the Zimbabwean women are concerned, they came pretty close in the opening contest but looked completely flat in the second game, and now their confidence will be at an all-time low. Therefore, the win probability meter should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
IND-W: 100% win chance ZIM-W: 0% win chance
Fresh off a 25 ball 55 in the last game, the Indian vice-captain must be eyeing yet another impactful score in the final game of the series.
The Indian women skipper also scored an unbeaten 47 in the previous game to take her side home. Expect her to be among runs in this game as well.
In the two innings so far in the series, Kelis has scored 42 runs at an average of 21. She remains a top bet in the Zimbabwean batting unit.
The former Indian skipper has been quiet with the bat in the series so far. Expect the veteran to finally deliver in the 3rd game of the series.
Check out our prediction for the IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwean Women Tour of India at Raipur.
The Indian women’s cricket team will step into the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on October 20, with the series already in their pocket. After clinching the opener by 4 wickets, they followed it up with a commanding 9‑wicket win in the second match, showcasing their dominance in all departments.
The chase of 104 in the second game was set up brilliantly by Shafali Verma, who smashed a blistering 55 off 25 balls with six fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 220. Skipper Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 25 deliveries, ensuring India crossed the finish line with ease. Their partnership highlighted the batting firepower that has defined India’s campaign.
With the series already sealed, the focus now shifts to completing a 3‑0 whitewash. The bowlers have maintained discipline, while the batting unit has fired consistently. A clean sweep would not only underline India’s superiority but also boost confidence ahead of bigger assignments on the international calendar.
The Zimbabwean women’s cricket team enters their next fixture burdened by a daunting statistic: 20 consecutive T20I defeats. Their last taste of victory came back in April 2025, when they edged past USA Women by just one run. Since then, the side has struggled to find momentum, often faltering in crucial phases despite flashes of individual brilliance.
The challenge now is not just about skill but also about breaking free from the psychological weight of repeated losses. Players like Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu, and Beloved Biza have shown promise, yet the team has lacked collective consistency to convert performances into wins. Against stronger opponents, Zimbabwe’s batting collapses and bowling lapses have magnified the gap.
Still, every losing streak eventually ends, and the White Angels will be desperate to script that turnaround. A disciplined bowling effort, sharper fielding, and a fearless batting approach could help them break the chokehold. A single victory would not only end the drought but also reignite belief in a side searching for redemption. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 2 IND-W won: 2 ZIM-W won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form ZIMBABWE WOMEN: L L L L L RECENT form INDIA WOMEN: W W W W W
The Indian women and Zimbabwean women have played only 2 T20Is, and both games were won by the Indian women in this series itself.
How will the two teams, i.e., India Women and Zimbabwe Women, fare in the 3rd T20I of Zimbabwe Women Tour of India? Let’s take a look.
Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (WK), Niki Prasad, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy/Jintamani Kalita, Shree Charani/Prema Rawat, Kranti Gaud/Minnu Mani, Nandani Sharma, Anushka Sharma/Prema Rawat
Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Sharne Mayers, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo (C), Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Francisca Chipare, Kudzai Chigora/Sharne Mayers, Olinder Chare/Loryn Phiri
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the third T20I of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of India between Zimbabwe Women and India Women at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
At Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, the toss will be decisive. Captains may prefer chasing under lights, with dew expected to aid batting in the second innings. A first‑innings score of 150–160 is competitive, but batting second offers a slight edge. The toss winner gains control in shaping momentum for this final clash.
The online live streaming of the 3rd T20I between India Women and Zimbabwe Women will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this World Cup will be available on the Star Sports channels.
The Indian women should be the sure-shot favorites to win this contest and secure a series whitewash. They have put up a comprehensive effort in the series so far and should not eye anything less than a perfect whitewash. Zimbabwe women will find it tough to get past the hosts in this contest. Therefore, as per our prediction, India Women are expected to win IND-W vs ZIM-W, 3rd T20I.
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