Raipur, Oct 18: The opening duo of Shafali Verma and captain Smriti Mandhana made 55 and 47 not out respectively as India beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second women’s T20 International to clinch three-match series here on Sunday.
India had won the first match here by four wickets on Friday. The third and final match will also be played here on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe opted to bat and they could only make 102 for 8 from their 20 overs and Niki Prasad (2/7) was the most successful Indian bowler.
India then chased down the small target of 103 in just 8.5 overs.
Brief Scores:
Zimbabwe 102 for 8 in 20 overs (Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano 34; Josephine Nkomo 27 not out; Niki Prasad 2/7).
India: 104 for 1 in 8.5 overs (Shafali Verma 55, Smriti Mandhana 47 not out; Beloved Biza 1/9). (PTI)
