The BCA Stadium pitch report for the INDW vs ZIMW 2nd ODI points to a flat, batting-friendly surface. The par first-innings score is around 265, based on the venue average of 266. Batting first has won 2 of the 5 ODIs played here and bowling first has won 3, so the toss gives no clear edge. India Women won the toss and chose to bat. The weather is sunny and dry with no rain expected. The match is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, and started at 2:00 PM IST.
This is the second match of the three-match ODI series. Smriti Mandhana leads India and Josephine Nkomo leads Zimbabwe. India won the T20I series 3-0, and Zimbabwe did not pass 124 in any of those matches. The INDW vs ZIMW 2nd ODI umpires, commentators and live streaming details are listed on CricReads.
BCA Stadium Pitch Report for INDW vs ZIMW 2nd ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Flat and batting-friendly, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 265, based on the venue average of 266 |
| Fast bowlers | To be confirmed |
| Spinners | To be confirmed |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Not expected to be heavy, with humidity at 47% on one forecast, though this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first has won 2 of 5 ODIs here, and bowling first has won 3 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spinners can help control the scoring, and India have Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare and Shree Charani |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 358/5 by India Women against West Indies Women |
| Second innings | The average is 203, and the highest chase is 306/6 in 49 overs by India against New Zealand |
How the Pitch Plays at BCA Stadium
Details on the soil, grass cover and bounce have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 5 ODIs, with 2 won batting first and 3 won bowling first. The average first-innings score is 266, against 203 in the second innings. The figures include one men’s ODI, so the women’s averages may differ.
India’s only women’s ODI series at this ground before this tour was the 3-0 sweep of West Indies in December 2024. India made 314 and 358 in the first two matches and then chased 163 in under 29 overs. The highest total here is 358/5 in 50 overs by India Women against West Indies Women, and the lowest is 103/10 in 26.2 overs by West Indies Women against India Women. India’s 358/5 is also the lowest score defended, since West Indies fell short in that match.
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Vadodara Weather Forecast for October 25, 2026
The forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2026, points to a sunny, dry day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny |
| Temperature | 35°C, with about 30°C at 7 PM and 26°C at 10 PM |
| Rain chance | 0% |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Wind | 5 km/h |
Rain is not expected, so a full match is likely. It will be around 35°C through the afternoon, so players will need to manage the heat, and it should cool to about 30°C by 7:00 PM. Humidity of 47% suggests heavy dew is unlikely, although this is not confirmed.
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BCA Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Won batting first | 2 |
| Won chasing | 3 |
| Average first-innings score | 266 |
| Average second-innings score | 203 |
| Highest total | 358/5 (50 overs) by India Women vs West Indies Women |
| Lowest total | 103/10 (26.2 overs) by West Indies Women vs India Women |
| Highest score chased | 306/6 (49 overs) by India vs New Zealand |
| Lowest score defended | 358/5 (50 overs) by India Women vs West Indies Women |
The venue is also known as Kotambi Stadium.
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INDW vs ZIMW ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | Zimbabwe Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
These are the results before this series. India also won the T20I series between the two sides 3-0 earlier this month.
Teams for the 2nd ODI
India Women (playing XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana (c), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Vaishnavi Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Shree Charani, Jintimani Kalita.
Bench: Kranti Gaud, Harleen Deol, Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma.
Zimbabwe Women (playing XI): Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Loryn Phiri, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo (c), Nyasha Gwanzura, Chiedza Dhururu, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Olinder Chare.
Bench: Sharne Mayers, Kudzai Chigora, Francisca Chipare, Kelis Ndhlovu.
What Should the Captains Do at BCA Stadium?
Smriti Mandhana won the toss and chose to bat, a decision backed by India’s record at this ground, where the side made 314 and 358 batting first in December 2024. She will lean on Shafali Verma, who was Player of the Series in the T20Is, along with Pratika Rawal and Harmanpreet Kaur to build a big score. Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani and Sayali Satghare will be India’s main options with the ball in the middle overs.
Josephine Nkomo will look to Beloved Biza, who performed in the T20Is, and the rest of the attack to keep the scoring in check on a flat surface. Her batters need to hold the chase together over 50 overs, since the highest score chased here is 306. The side that keeps wickets in hand for the last 10 overs and handles the afternoon heat is likely to win.
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