The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium pitch report points to a surface that was not easy for batting in the 1st T20I, when Zimbabwe Women made 114/5 and India needed 15.4 overs to chase. The weather for the INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I on Sunday, October 18, 2026, is hot and humid, with a low 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 lead the three-match series 1-0 after a 4-wicket win in the 1st T20I, in which Deepti Sharma made 49 and Niki Prasad scored 39 not out on debut. The INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I umpires and commentators are listed on CricReads.
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report for INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Expected to be batting-friendly, although the first T20I was low-scoring |
| Par first innings score | Around 130–150 runs (estimated) |
| Best for batting | Batters who settle in can score well |
| Fast bowlers | Pace bowlers could benefit from early movement and pressure |
| Spinners | May be useful for controlling the middle overs |
| Outfield | Expected to support quick scoring; exact conditions to be confirmed |
| Dew factor | Dew could make chasing easier under lights, but conditions may vary |
| 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, and India’s top order struggled in the 1st T20I |
| Overs 7 to 15 | Batters can build a total if the pitch stays true, as Sharne Mayers did in the 1st T20I |
| Overs 16 to 20 | Scoring should rise, but Zimbabwe ended on only 114/5 in the 1st T20I |
| Second innings | Humidity of around 64% may bring dew and make the ball easier to hit |
How the Pitch Plays at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
Details on the soil, grass cover and bounce have not been confirmed. The only guide from this series is the 1st T20I on this ground. Zimbabwe Women were asked to bat first and made 114/5, with Sharne Mayers scoring 43 not out off 29 balls and Kelis Ndhlovu making 42. Nandani Sharma took 2/11 for India. India chased the total in 15.4 overs, but only after a top-order wobble, before Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad finished the job.
That suggests the surface gave bowlers some help early. It does not show how the pitch will play in the 2nd T20I, as pitches often change between matches. The ground has a capacity of 65,000.
Also Read: INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I 2026: List of Umpires
Raipur Weather Forecast for INDW vs ZIMW 2nd T20I
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Conditions | Sunny to partly cloudy and humid |
| Temperature | Up to 33°C, with a RealFeel of 38°C |
| Rain chance | 3% to 15% |
| Thunderstorm chance | 0% |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Humidity | Around 64% |
| Wind | 10 to 11 km/h, with gusts up to 28 km/h |
| Evening temperature | 29°C at 6 PM and 26°C at 9 PM |
| Night temperature | 20°C, clear |
Rain is unlikely, so a full match looks likely. The heat will be the bigger issue for players during the day, but by the 7:00 PM start it should be cooler. With humidity above 60%, dew could play a 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 | 1 |
| 1st T20I | Zimbabwe 114/5, India 116/6 in 15.4 overs, India won by 4 wickets |
| Average first innings score | To be confirmed |
| Average second innings score | To be confirmed |
| Highest total | To be confirmed |
| Lowest total | To be confirmed |
INDW vs ZIMW T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Women Won | Zimbabwe Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
What Should the Captains Do at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium?
Smriti Mandhana and Josephine Nkomo will both look at the 1st T20I before the toss. Bowl first if the toss is won, as India chased successfully last time and dew may help the second innings in the humid evening. Use the new ball well, because early wickets put pressure on the batting side. Zimbabwe need a strong start and a big finish to cross 130. India should protect their top order in the powerplay, as the last game showed that early wickets can make a small chase tense. Do not worry about rain, as the chance is low.
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