India won by eight wickets in the third and final ODI match against Zimbabwe in Vadodara on Wednesday, October 28. The hosts chased down the target of 132 runs in just 17 overs to complete a 3-0 series sweep. The match marked Smriti Mandhana’s first assignment as Team India’s captain across formats.
See how the captain Smriti Mandhana is avoiding Harman and turning away to avoid a handshake. Strange, because captaincy toh Harman ki gayi thi. If anyone had reason to be distant, it wasn't Smriti. Smriti got what she wanted, so why is she acting like this now? t.co/EZhBed1CXW
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However, the video alone does not establish any tension between the players. Social media users have interpreted their body language differently, with some suggesting a disagreement and others pointing out that short clips can lack context.
Vaishnavi Sharma Claims Maiden ODI Fifer as India Bowl Zimbabwe Out for 131
Zimbabwe struggled after choosing to bat first, losing three wickets inside the powerplay. Opener Modester Mupachikwa scored 37 before falling in the 16th over, while captain Josephine Nkomo contributed 35 and Chiedza Dhururu added 20.
India’s chase of 132 began with an early setback as Yastika Bhatia fell for a duck off the first delivery. Harleen Deol came in at No. 3 but managed only 19 runs off 19 balls before departing.
The pair guided India to 132 in just 17 overs, securing an eight-wicket victory without further losses. The result completed a 3-0 ODI sweep, extending India’s dominant run against Zimbabwe, who finished their tour without a win.
Smriti Mandhana Praises Bowlers After India Complete ODI Sweep
"Pleased with the result? Yeah, 3 ODI wins, good way to start the ODI championship for the next World Cup. Really happy with the way the bowlers stood up, keeping them under 140 and Vaishnavi, I mean, got a fifer today. Really happy that she got a fifer on the last ball.
"[On rotation in the batting order] Yeah, I mean. Yastika has not played in the ODIs for a long time. We really wanted to have her bat, if we had batted first, we would have kept the same line-up. With 130, we thought she should be opening and same for Harleen. Really happy that they got some game time."
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