The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium pitch report points to a surface that has not been easy for batting in this series. Zimbabwe Women made 114/5 in the 1st T20I and 102/8 in the 2nd T20I, and India chased both targets comfortably. The weather for the INDW vs ZIMW 3rd T20I on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, is sunny and dry, with almost no chance of rain. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST (7:00 PM local), with the toss expected at 6:30 PM IST.
India Women have already won the three-match series 2-0. They won the 1st T20I by four wickets, with Deepti Sharma scoring 49 and Niki Prasad 39 not out on debut. They won the 2nd T20I by nine wickets, chasing 103 in 8.5 overs through Shafali Verma (55) and Smriti Mandhana (47 not out).
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report for INDW vs ZIMW 3rd T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Bowler-friendly so far, with both T20Is low-scoring for the side batting first |
| Par first innings score | Around 110 to 130 runs (estimated) |
| Best for batting | Batters who take time to settle, then accelerate |
| Fast bowlers | Pace bowlers could benefit from early movement with the new ball |
| Spinners | May be useful for controlling the middle overs |
| Outfield | Expected to support quick scoring; exact conditions to be confirmed |
| Dew factor | Dew may help chasing sides under lights, but humidity is lower than in the 2nd T20I |
| Toss prediction | Bowling first could be a sensible option |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Overs 1 to 6 | The new ball is the main chance for bowlers. India lost early wickets in the 1st T20I, while Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scored 40 without loss in the first four overs of the 2nd T20I |
| Overs 7 to 15 | Spinners can slow the scoring if the pitch stays slow, as Zimbabwe struggled in this phase in the 2nd T20I |
| Overs 16 to 20 | Scoring should rise, but Zimbabwe ended on only 114/5 and 102/8 in the two matches |
| Second innings | Cooler evening air and a clear sky may help the chasing side, as India won both matches batting second |
How the Pitch Plays at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
Details on the soil, grass cover and bounce have not been confirmed. The guide from this series is the two T20Is played on this ground.
In the 1st T20I, Zimbabwe Women made 114/5, with Sharne Mayers scoring 43 not out and Kelis Ndhlovu making 42. India were reduced to 19/4 in the chase before Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad took them home in 15.4 overs.
In the 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe chose to bat first and managed only 102/8. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano scored 34 and Josephine Nkomo remained unbeaten on 27. Niki Prasad took 2/7. India then chased the target in just 8.5 overs, with 67 balls to spare.
This suggests the surface offers bowlers some help early on, and that batting gets easier once the ball is old. It does not show exactly how the pitch will play in the 3rd T20I, as pitches often change between matches. The ground has a capacity of 65,000.
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Raipur Weather Forecast for INDW vs ZIMW 3rd T20I
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
| Conditions | Sunny with clear skies |
| Temperature | Up to 32°C, with a RealFeel of 34°C |
| Rain chance | 0% to 1% |
| Thunderstorm chance | 0% |
| Cloud cover | Around 6% |
| Humidity | Around 57% |
| Wind | 10 to 11 km/h, with gusts up to 24 km/h |
| Evening temperature | 29°C at 6 PM and 24°C at 9 PM |
| Night temperature | Around 18°C to 20°C, clear |
Rain is highly unlikely, so a full match is expected. It will be hot during the day, but the temperature should drop to around 29°C by the toss. Humidity is lower than in the previous match, so dew may play a smaller part in the second innings, although this is not confirmed.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium T20I Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Women’s T20Is played here in this series | 2 |
| 1st T20I | Zimbabwe 114/5, India 116/6 in 15.4 overs, India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Zimbabwe 102/8, India 104/1 in 8.5 overs, India won by 9 wickets |
| Matches won batting first | 0 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average first innings score | 108 (in this series) |
| Average second innings score | 110 (in this series) |
| Highest total | 114/5 by Zimbabwe |
| Lowest total | 102/8 by Zimbabwe |
ODI records at this venue:
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won batting first | 0 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st innings score | 233 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 236 |
| Highest total recorded | 362/6 (49.2 overs) by RSA vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 108/10 (34.3 overs) by NZ vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 362/6 (49.2 overs) by RSA vs IND |
Both ODIs played here were won by the side bowling first, which matches the trend in this T20I series.
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INDW vs ZIMW T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Women Won | Zimbabwe Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The two sides met in T20Is for the first time in this series.
What Should the Captains Do at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium?
Smriti Mandhana and Josephine Nkomo will both look at the first two T20Is before the toss. Bowl first if the toss is won, as the side batting second has won both matches here and the evening air may help the chasing team. Use the new ball well, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure.
Zimbabwe need a solid start and a strong finish to cross 120, as they have not passed 114 in the series. India should protect their top order in the powerplay, as the 1st T20I showed that early wickets can make even a small chase tense. Do not worry about rain, as the chance is almost zero.
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