India Women will look to seal the three-match ODI series when they take on Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI in Vadodara on Sunday. After winning the opening match by nine wickets, the hosts will aim to extend their dominance and take an unassailable 2-0 lead. India have enjoyed a strong run in the series, having swept the preceding T20I series 3-0 before delivering another commanding performance in the first ODI. India's victory in the series opener was powered by impressive performances from Shree Charani and Pratika Rawal. Charani claimed a career-best 4/23, while pacer Kranti Gaud picked up three wickets to restrict Zimbabwe to 197. India's bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, preventing the visitors from building a challenging total. In response, Pratika Rawal led the chase with an unbeaten century, registering her third ODI hundred. She shared a 94-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana, setting the tone for a comfortable victory. India reached the target in just 27.1 overs, losing only one wicket.

Pitch Report:

The Kotambi Stadium surface in Vadodara offers opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball, while spinners could get assistance from the pitch during the middle overs. A first-innings total of around 270–280 could be competitive in favourable batting conditions, although the actual score will depend on the pitch and the teams' execution. The decision to bat or bowl first may depend on the conditions on match day. Captains will assess the surface and weather before making their choice.

Predicted Playing XI

India Women: Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Jintimani Kalita

Zimbabwe Women: Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Chiedza Dhururu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, Olinder Chare