India Women is set to take on Zimbabwe Women in the 3rd T20I of the Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 on October 20 at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. India have already won the three-match T20I series after beating Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second match.
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IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026, 3rd T20I

Shafali Verma scored 55 runs off 25 balls, while Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 47 runs. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women will look to finish the T20I series with a better performance after losing their first two matches. India will aim to continue their winning run under the new captain Smriti Mandhana. As per our IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction today match, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma could be key fantasy picks because of their recent performances.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Match Details
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | IND-W vs ZIM-W, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated at match time |
| Venue | Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium |
| City | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, October 20, 2026 |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Match Scorecard | IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I Scorecard |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | India Women | 55 Runs |
| Niki Prasad | India Women | 2 Wickets |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | Zimbabwe Women | 34 Runs |
| Beloved Biza | Zimbabwe Women | 1 Wicket |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
One of the best women's cricket teams in the world, India Women have won both matches in the series so far. In the second T20I, Zimbabwe scored 102/8 in 20 overs before India chased the target in just 8.5 overs. This showed India's ability to handle both bowling and batting conditions at Raipur. In our IND-W vs ZIM-W toss prediction, India will win the toss and will chase again.
Record of Chasing Teams at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
The recent results show that chasing has been possible at the venue, although two matches are not enough to establish a reliable long-term trend. Overall, chasing won 3 of the 4 matches played here.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Best | 75% |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Women Playing XI | Zimbabwe Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | Kelis Ndhlovu |
| Smriti Mandhana (c) | Beloved Biza |
| Anushka Sharma | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Sharne Mayers |
| Niki Prasad | Michelle Mavunga |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Josephine Nkomo (c) |
| Deepti Sharma | Modester Mupachikwa (wk) |
| Arundhati Reddy | Nyasha Gwanzura |
| Shree Charani | Francisca Chipare |
| Nandani Sharma | Olinder Chare |
| Kranti Gaud | Tendai Makusha |
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IND-W vs ZIM-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Nandani Sharma and Nyasha Gwanzura |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- For the IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 team prediction, Shafali Verma could be considered for captaincy after scoring 55 runs off 25 balls in the second T20I. She can score quickly and earn fantasy points through boundaries and sixes.
- Smriti Mandhana is another strong option after scoring an unbeaten 47 off 25 balls. Deepti Sharma could be considered for vice-captaincy because she can contribute in both batting and bowling. Niki Prasad is also worth considering after taking two wickets in the previous match.
| Captain | Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad |
Top Picks for IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | India Women | Batter |
| Smriti Mandhana | India Women | Batter |
Budget Picks for IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kranti Gaud | India Women | Bowler |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | Zimbabwe Women | Batter |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma (C), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, N Prasad
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma(VC), Nyasha Gwanzura, M Mavunga
- Bowlers: N Charani, Kranti Gaud, N Sharma
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana(C), Shafali Verma, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, N Prasad(VC)
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Nyasha Gwanzura, M Mavunga
- Bowlers: N Charani, N Sharma
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND-W vs ZIM-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) Zimbabwe Women Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid
As per our IND-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction today match, Kelis Ndhlovu scored 0 runs in the last match, while Beloved Biza scored only 7 runs. So, both openers can be avoided in this match.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Kelis Ndhlovu | 8.0 Cr |
| Beloved Biza | 9.0 Cr |
IND-W vs ZIM-W Weather & Pitch Report at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium
- The weather and pitch conditions for the upcoming India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur favour a competitive, bowling-friendly contest.
- The temperature is expected to be pleasant, around 27.4°C at the start of the evening.
| Temperature | 27.4°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Warm and clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Expected to offer a balanced contest |
| Best Suited To | Top-order batters and all-rounders |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 149 |
IND-W vs ZIM-W H2H Records
India Women and Zimbabwe Women are meeting in their first bilateral international series. India have won both T20Is played during this tour and lead the series 2-0.
| Team | Matches Won in This Series |
|---|---|
| India Women | 2 |
| Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Indian women are expected to win the 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe at Raipur.
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