The INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I umpires are Anna Harris and Vrinda Rathi who will stand on the field at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunday, October 18, 2026. N Janani is the third umpire, and GS Lakshmi is the match referee. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss expected at 6:30 PM IST.
India Women lead the three-match series 1-0. They won the 1st T20I in Raipur by 4 wickets, chasing 115 after Zimbabwe Women made 114/5. Deepti Sharma made 49, and Niki Prasad scored 39 not out on T20I debut. A win in the 2nd T20I would give India the series.
INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd T20I |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Match time | 7:00 PM local, 1:30 PM GMT, 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | To be confirmed |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur |
| Series status | India lead 1-0 |
| India captain | Smriti Mandhana |
| Zimbabwe captain | Josephine Nkomo |
INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I: List of Umpires and Match Referee
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| On-field umpire | Anna Harris |
| On-field umpire | Vrinda Rathi |
| Third umpire | N Janani |
| Match referee | GS Lakshmi |
Anna Harris
Anna Harris is an English cricket umpire who has officiated in international women’s cricket, including Women’s T20 Internationals and ODIs. She has also been involved in domestic cricket and has contributed to the growth of women’s cricket through her officiating career.
Vrinda Rathi
Vrinda Rathi is an Indian cricket umpire from Mumbai. She has officiated in domestic cricket and international women’s matches, including T20 Internationals. She was named to the ICC Development Panel of Umpires in 2020.
N Janani
N Janani, also known as Janani Narayanan, is an Indian cricket umpire with experience in domestic and international women’s cricket. She has officiated in tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy and has been part of the ICC’s umpiring development pathway.
GS Lakshmi
GS Lakshmi is an Indian cricket match referee and former domestic cricketer. In May 2019, she became the first woman appointed to the ICC International Panel of Match Referees, marking a significant milestone in international cricket officiating.
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INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I: List of Commentators
The broadcaster has not officially announced the full commentary panel. The following names are expected to be part of the Star Sports coverage, based on the series commentary panel reported before the 1st T20I.
English Commentators
| Commentator | Country |
|---|---|
| Anjum Chopra | India |
| Mithali Raj | India |
| Murali Kartik | India |
| Mpumelelo Mbangwa | Zimbabwe |
| Ed Rainsford | Zimbabwe |
| Raunak Kapoor | India (Presenter) |
Hindi Commentators
| Commentator | Country |
|---|---|
| Veda Krishnamurthy | India |
| Reema Malhotra | India |
| Vivek Razdan | India |
| Sanjay Manjrekar | India |
| Anand Tyagi | India (Presenter) |
INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I Live Telecast and Streaming
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I Squads
India Women Squad
Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Gunalan Kamalini, Prema Rawat, Jintimani Kalita, Minnu Mani.
Support staff: Amol Muzumdar, Aavishkar Salvi and Munish Bali.
Zimbabwe Women Squad
Josephine Nkomo (c), Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Sharne Mayers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Francisca Chipare, Olinder Chare, Tendai Makusha, Kudzai Chigora, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda, Chiedza Dhururu.
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Venue Guide
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium |
| City | Raipur, India |
| Capacity | 65,000 |
| Ends | North End, South End |
| Home team | Delhi Daredevils, Chhattisgarh |
INDW vs ZIMW T20 Schedule 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 16 | Raipur | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | October 18 | Raipur | 7:00 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | October 20 | Raipur | 7:00 PM IST |
Series So Far
India chased 115 in the 1st T20I after Nyasha Gwanzura took 3/18 for Zimbabwe. The 2nd T20I is the second of three matches at the same venue, so Zimbabwe need a win to keep the series alive
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