India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second women’s T20I in Raipur, chasing a modest target of 103 in 8.5 overs to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Opener Shafali Verma anchors the chase with a rapid 25-ball 55, while skipper Smriti Mandhana makes 47 not out as the pair put together a match-defining opening stand.
Across reports, the focus is on India’s dominant batting after dismissing Zimbabwe for a low total. Multiple outlets describe Zimbabwe as an inexperienced touring side, contributing to India’s ease in reaching the target. One outlet also highlights wider batting milestones for Verma in women’s T20Is, noting her ninth 50-plus score in the calendar year and a record number of 50-plus opening partnerships with Mandhana during 2026. The common thread is India’s series-clinching performance and the straightforward nature of the chase.
