India Women and Zimbabwe Women meet in the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara. The first ball is at 2:00 PM IST, with the toss expected at 1:30 PM IST.
In India, the match will be live on the Star Sports Network on TV, with live streaming on JioHotstar. India won the T20I series 3-0 in Raipur, and the three-match ODI series is part of the 2025-29 Women’s Championship cycle. Smriti Mandhana leads India in her first full-time ODI captaincy series, while Josephine Nkomo captains Zimbabwe.
INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI |
| Date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Toss | 1:30 PM IST |
| First ball | 2:00 PM IST |
| TV in India | Star Sports Network, DD Sports (DD Free Dish) |
| Live streaming in India | JioHotstar |
When is the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI?
The 1st ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Where is the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI being played?
The match will be played at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara, India. The same ground hosts all three ODIs of the series.
What time will the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI start?
The match starts at 2:00 PM local time, which is 2:00 PM IST and 8:30 AM GMT. The toss is expected 30 minutes earlier, at 1:30 PM IST.
Which TV channel will show the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI live in India?
The Star Sports Network will broadcast the match live on TV in India. DD Sports is also reported to show the series live on DD Free Dish.
Where can fans watch the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI live streaming in India?
Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. Fans can watch on mobile phones, tablets, laptops and smart TVs, and a subscription may be needed.
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How to watch INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI live streaming outside India?
Here are the TV channels, streaming platforms and local start times for the 1st ODI around the world. Details marked “To be confirmed” have not been announced.
| Country | TV / Streaming | Local Start Time |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network, DD Sports (TV); JioHotstar (streaming) | 2:00 PM IST |
| Pakistan | Tapmad (streaming); no TV telecast reported | 1:30 PM |
| Bangladesh | To be confirmed | 2:30 PM |
| Sri Lanka | To be confirmed | 2:00 PM |
| UAE | To be confirmed | 12:30 PM GST |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports | 9:30 AM BST |
| USA | Willow TV | 4:30 AM ET |
| Canada | Willow TV | 4:30 AM ET |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Foxtel (TV); Kayo Sports (streaming) | 7:30 PM AEDT |
| South Africa | SuperSport | 10:30 AM |
| Zimbabwe | SuperSport Cricket (TV); DStv Stream app (streaming) | 10:30 AM |
| New Zealand | To be confirmed | 9:30 PM NZD |
What is the INDW vs ZIMW series schedule?
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 16 | Raipur | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | October 18 | Raipur | India won by 9 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | October 20 | Raipur | India won by 92 runs |
| 1st ODI | October 23 | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 2:00 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI | October 25 | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 2:00 PM IST |
| 3rd ODI | October 28 | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | 2:00 PM IST |
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What can fans expect from the Vadodara pitch?
The BCA Stadium pitch is expected to be flat and batting-friendly, based on past ODIs at the ground. India made 314 and 358 in the first two women’s ODIs here against West Indies in December 2024, and the venue’s first-innings average is 283. The weather forecast shows a hot, dry afternoon, with a high of about 36°C and a 5% chance of rain.
INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI Squads
India Women Squad:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Sayali Satghare, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Vaishnavi Sharma, Nandani Sharma, Tejal Hasabnis, Jintimani Kalita.
Zimbabwe Women Squad:
Josephine Nkomo (c), Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Nomvelo Sibanda, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Kudzai Chigora, Tendai Makusha, Loryn Phiri, Chiedza Dhururu.
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