The BCA Stadium pitch report for the INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI points to a flat, batting-friendly surface, with a par first-innings score of around 280 based on the venue average of 283. Batting first and bowling first have each won 2 of the 4 ODIs played here, so the toss gives no clear edge. The weather looks hot and dry, with a very low chance of rain. The match is on Friday, October 23, 2026, and starts at 2:00 PM local time (2:00 PM IST), with the toss expected at 1:30 PM IST.
This is the first match of the three-match ODI series, and India begin their 2025-29 Women’s Championship cycle in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana leads India and Josephine Nkomo leads Zimbabwe. India won the T20I series 3-0, while Zimbabwe did not pass 124 in any of the three matches. The INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI umpires, commentators and live streaming details are listed on CricReads.
BCA Stadium Pitch Report for INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Flat and batting-friendly, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 280, based on the venue average of 283 |
| Fast bowlers | To be confirmed |
| Spinners | To be confirmed |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Not expected to be heavy, with humidity at 45% on one forecast, though this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first and bowling first have each won 2 of 4 ODIs here |
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 204, 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 4 ODIs, with 2 won batting first and 2 won bowling first. The average first-innings score is 283, against 204 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 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 23, 2026
The forecast for Friday, October 23, 2026, points to a hot, dry day with some cloud.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Partly sunny |
| Temperature | 36°C, with 35°C at 1 PM, 36°C at 4 PM, 31°C at 7 PM and 26°C at 10 PM |
| Rain chance | 5% |
| Humidity | 45% |
| Wind | 10 km/h |
Rain is highly unlikely, so a full match is expected. It will be around 35°C at the 2:00 PM start, so players will need to manage the heat, and it should cool to about 31°C by 7:00 PM. Humidity of 45% suggests heavy dew is unlikely, although this is not confirmed.
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BCA Stadium ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 4 |
| Won batting first | 2 |
| Won chasing | 2 |
| Average first-innings score | 283 |
| Average second-innings score | 204 |
| 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 |
| India’s record at the venue | Won all four ODIs, three women’s and one men’s |
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 |
India also won the T20I series between the two sides 3-0 earlier this month.
What Should the Captains Do at BCA Stadium?
Smriti Mandhana and Josephine Nkomo will both look at an even toss record before deciding. India’s batters made 314 and 358 batting first here, so the side that wins the toss and bats could set a total that Zimbabwe will find hard to chase. Mandhana 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, and on Deepti Sharma, Shree Charani and Nandani Sharma with the ball. Nkomo will look to Sharne Mayers and Beloved Biza, who both performed in the T20Is, to hold the innings together over 50 overs, with Kelis Ndhlovu’s spin in the middle overs. 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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