India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run win in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday (Oct 25), taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after their clean sweep in the T20Is. Batting first, India recovered from an early collapse to post 328/6, thanks to centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma led India’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Deepti also made an impact with the ball.&nbsp;Earlier, India got off to a poor start as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell early, leaving the hosts at 19/2. However, Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a 124-run partnership for the third wicket.&nbsp;Harmanpreet scored 126 off 121 balls, hitting 15 fours, while Pratika contributed 61 off 67 deliveries. After Tejal Hasabnis departed for just three, Deepti joined Harmanpreet and added 153 runs for the fifth wicket.&nbsp;Deepti completed her century off 83 balls, reaching the milestone for the second time in her ODI career. She remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 deliveries, helping India finish with a strong total.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohli-returns-to-training-ahead-of-new-zealand-odi-series-1792940493827">WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series</a>&nbsp;Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate but received some resistance from Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Mupachikwa scored 49, while Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 as the pair added 69 runs for the third wicket.&nbsp;Vaishnavi broke the partnership by dismissing Mupachikwa before taking three more wickets to finish with figures of 4/39. Deepti also claimed three wickets, including two in consecutive deliveries, as Zimbabwe struggled to chase down the target.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/if-it-was-up-to-me-it-wouldn-t-have-ended-like-this-james-anderson-opens-up-on-lancashire-exit-1792931405144">'If it was up to me, it wouldn't...': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit</a>&nbsp;With this win, India sealed the series with one match remaining and skipper Mandhana will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before the team turns its attention to upcoming challenges, including the tour of South Africa.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run victory in the second ODI in Vadodara, sealing the three-match series 2-0 after impressive centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma and a four-wicket haul from Vaishnavi Sharma.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run win in the second ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday (Oct 25), taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after their clean sweep in the T20Is. Batting first, India recovered from an early collapse to post 328/6, thanks to centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 207 in 48.5 overs. Vaishnavi Sharma led India’s bowling attack with four wickets, while Deepti also made an impact with the ball. Earlier, India got off to a poor start as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma fell early, leaving the hosts at 19/2. However, Harmanpreet and Pratika Rawal steadied the innings with a 124-run partnership for the third wicket. Harmanpreet scored 126 off 121 balls, hitting 15 fours, while Pratika contributed 61 off 67 deliveries. After Tejal Hasabnis departed for just three, Deepti joined Harmanpreet and added 153 runs for the fifth wicket. Deepti completed her century off 83 balls, reaching the milestone for the second time in her ODI career. She remained unbeaten on 106 off 86 deliveries, helping India finish with a strong total. Also Read - WATCH | Virat Kohli returns to training ahead of New Zealand ODI series Zimbabwe struggled to keep up with the required run rate but received some resistance from Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Mupachikwa scored 49, while Mugeri-Tiripano made 46 as the pair added 69 runs for the third wicket. Vaishnavi broke the partnership by dismissing Mupachikwa before taking three more wickets to finish with figures of 4/39. Deepti also claimed three wickets, including two in consecutive deliveries, as Zimbabwe struggled to chase down the target. Also Read - 'If it was up to me, it wouldn't...': James Anderson opens up on Lancashire exit With this win, India sealed the series with one match remaining and skipper Mandhana will now aim to complete a clean sweep in the final ODI before the team turns its attention to upcoming challenges, including the tour of South Africa.

India Women continued their dominant run against Zimbabwe with a 121-run victory in the second ODI in Vadodara, sealing the three-match series 2-0 after impressive centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma and a four-wicket haul from Vaishnavi Sharma.

IND-W vs ZIM-W, 2nd ODI: Harmanpreet Kaur, Vaishnavi Sharma star in India's 121-run win

Mumbai Indians (MI) have added fresh spin power to their squad in WPL 2026 by signing Indian left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for the injured wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini. The move comes at a crucial stage of the tournament as MI push for a strong finish in the league phase and look to strengthen their bowling attack. Vaishnavi, who recently made her international debut for India, joins the team for a fee of INR 30 lakh.&nbsp;&nbsp;She has already shown promise at the highest level, picking up five wickets in five T20I matches during India’s recent series against Sri Lanka. Her calm approach and ability to control the run flow in the middle overs make her a valuable addition to the MI setup.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yearender-2025-5-stunning-hat-tricks-in-world-cricket-across-formats-no-3-was-most-unexpected-1766665006691">Yearender 2025: 5 stunning hat-tricks in world cricket across formats, you won't believe who is at no.3</a>&nbsp;This will be Vaishnavi’s first appearance in the Women’s Premier League. Interestingly, she had gone unsold in the mega-auction ahead of the 2026 season, which was held before her international debut. Since then, her performances in the Indian jersey have changed her fortunes, earning her a place in one of the strongest teams in the competition. She was also part of India’s Under-19 squad that lifted the T20 World Cup in 2025, adding to her growing list of achievements.&nbsp;On the other hand, Kamalini’s injury is a setback for the Mumbai Indians. The franchise has not shared details about the nature of her injury, but her absence will be felt. She had played all five matches for MI this season and was an important part of the batting and wicketkeeping unit. With her ruled out, Rahila Firdous is now the only recognised wicketkeeper left in the squad, which could test the team’s balance going forward.The&nbsp;Mumbai Indians are currently placed second on the WPL points table, with two wins and three losses from their five matches so far. While their position is still strong, consistency will be key as the tournament moves into a more competitive phase. Bringing in Vaishnavi gives MI more variety in their bowling attack and adds a fresh option to trouble opposition batters.

Mumbai Indians sign left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as an injury replacement for G. Kamalini in WPL 2026. The young Indian star joins MI after an impressive start to her international career.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have added fresh spin power to their squad in WPL 2026 by signing Indian left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for the injured wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini. The move comes at a crucial stage of the tournament as MI push for a strong finish in the league phase and look to strengthen their bowling attack. Vaishnavi, who recently made her international debut for India, joins the team for a fee of INR 30 lakh. She has already shown promise at the highest level, picking up five wickets in five T20I matches during India’s recent series against Sri Lanka. Her calm approach and ability to control the run flow in the middle overs make her a valuable addition to the MI setup. Also read | Yearender 2025: 5 stunning hat-tricks in world cricket across formats, you won't believe who is at no.3 This will be Vaishnavi’s first appearance in the Women’s Premier League. Interestingly, she had gone unsold in the mega-auction ahead of the 2026 season, which was held before her international debut. Since then, her performances in the Indian jersey have changed her fortunes, earning her a place in one of the strongest teams in the competition. She was also part of India’s Under-19 squad that lifted the T20 World Cup in 2025, adding to her growing list of achievements. On the other hand, Kamalini’s injury is a setback for the Mumbai Indians. The franchise has not shared details about the nature of her injury, but her absence will be felt. She had played all five matches for MI this season and was an important part of the batting and wicketkeeping unit. With her ruled out, Rahila Firdous is now the only recognised wicketkeeper left in the squad, which could test the team’s balance going forward. The Mumbai Indians are currently placed second on the WPL points table, with two wins and three losses from their five matches so far. While their position is still strong, consistency will be key as the tournament moves into a more competitive phase. Bringing in Vaishnavi gives MI more variety in their bowling attack and adds a fresh option to trouble opposition batters.

Mumbai Indians sign left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as an injury replacement for G. Kamalini in WPL 2026. The young Indian star joins MI after an impressive start to her international career.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians sign Vaishnavi Sharma as injury replacement for G. Kamalini

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for India women’s upcoming tour of Australia, where the team will play three ODIs and three T20Is starting from Feb 15. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has received her first ODI call-up, while Bharti Fulmali has made a comeback to the T20I squad after nearly five years. Harleen Deol has been named only in the ODI squad and has been left out of the T20I team. The 27-year-old has not had much success in T20Is so far, scoring 311 runs in 20 innings at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 92.01, with just one half-century.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fulmali’s return comes after strong performances in the ongoing WPL 2026. Playing for Gujarat Giants, she has scored 92 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 191.66 this season. She also did well last year, scoring 133 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 172.72.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-indore-match-preview-and-predicted-playing-xis-1768712295450">IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Indore: Match Preview and predicted playing XIs</a>&nbsp;Fulmali made her international debut against England in Guwahati seven years ago and has played only two T20Is so far.&nbsp;Whereas, Vaishnavi Sharma has impressed in her recent debut series against Sri Lanka, where she took five wickets in five matches. Along with her, 17-year-old wicketkeeper G Kamalini has also earned her first ODI call-up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has returned to the T20I side after recovering from injuries. She last played for India during the T20 World Cup 2024 and is currently in great form in WPL 2026, picking up eight wickets in four matches, including a best spell of 5 for 23 against Gujarat Giants.&nbsp;Fast bowler Kashvee Gautam has also been recalled to the ODI squad after last playing in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May last year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-bangladesh-bcb-clears-stance-on-no-handshake-row-at-under-19-world-cup-1768716338539">India vs Bangladesh: BCB clears stance on no-handshake row at Under-19 World Cup</a>&nbsp;This tour will be India’s first meeting with Australia since their famous win over them in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series.&nbsp;<h2>India’s squad for ODI,T20I series against Australia</h2>India’s T20I squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil&nbsp;India’s ODI squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol&nbsp;

The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for India women’s upcoming tour of Australia, where the team will play three ODIs and three T20Is starting from Feb 15. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has received her first ODI call-up, while Bharti Fulmali has made a comeback to the T20I squad after nearly five years. Harleen Deol has been named only in the ODI squad and has been left out of the T20I team. The 27-year-old has not had much success in T20Is so far, scoring 311 runs in 20 innings at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 92.01, with just one half-century. Fulmali’s return comes after strong performances in the ongoing WPL 2026. Playing for Gujarat Giants, she has scored 92 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 191.66 this season. She also did well last year, scoring 133 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 172.72. Also Read - IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Indore: Match Preview and predicted playing XIs Fulmali made her international debut against England in Guwahati seven years ago and has played only two T20Is so far. Whereas, Vaishnavi Sharma has impressed in her recent debut series against Sri Lanka, where she took five wickets in five matches. Along with her, 17-year-old wicketkeeper G Kamalini has also earned her first ODI call-up. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has returned to the T20I side after recovering from injuries. She last played for India during the T20 World Cup 2024 and is currently in great form in WPL 2026, picking up eight wickets in four matches, including a best spell of 5 for 23 against Gujarat Giants. Fast bowler Kashvee Gautam has also been recalled to the ODI squad after last playing in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May last year. Also Read - India vs Bangladesh: BCB clears stance on no-handshake row at Under-19 World Cup This tour will be India’s first meeting with Australia since their famous win over them in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series. India’s squad for ODI,T20I series against Australia India’s T20I squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil India’s ODI squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol

The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series.&nbsp;

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