Renuka Singh out of Zimbabwe ODIs; India Women host third ODI

Renuka Singh will not be part of the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe Women, the ICC has reported, with uncapped fast bowler Jintimani Kalita added to the India Women squad in her place.

India Women lead the series 2-0 and take on Zimbabwe Women in the third ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday, 28 October, with the start at 2:00 PM IST.

Renuka Singh’s absence

The ICC’s report on the pacer missing the series describes Kalita as uncapped. The series is also the start of India’s ICC Women’s ODI Championship cycle for 2025/26-29, according to Wisden.

The ODIs follow a T20I leg that India Women won 3-0, by 4 wickets, 9 wickets and 92 runs.

State of the series

India Women won the first ODI on 23 October by 9 wickets, reaching 200/1 in 27.1 overs after Zimbabwe Women were bowled out for 197 in 49.5 overs. Shree Charani took career-best figures of 4/23, Outlook India reported.

The second ODI, on 25 October, went India Women’s way by 121 runs. They made 328/6 in their 50 overs, and Zimbabwe Women were all out for 207 in 48.5 overs.

What’s next

All three ODIs are being played at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. Outlook India expects conditions to suit batters, with even bounce, good carry and a fast outfield.

The third ODI is the last match of the tour. India Women’s next scheduled fixtures after it are against South Africa Women, on 9 December and 16 December, both at 1:30 PM IST.