India clinch 3-0 ODI series sweep over Zimbabwe with Vaishnavi Sharma's double strike
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
India secured a comprehensive 121-run victory in the third and final ODI, sealing a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe Women in Vadodara. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed a double strike, bowling Zimbabwe out for 207 after India posted 328 for six, powered by Harmanpreet Kaur's 126 and Deepti Sharma's unbeaten 106. The win marks India's first-ever bilateral women's ODI series victory against Zimbabwe, following their T20I series triumph earlier this month. Smriti Mandhana, captaining India full-time, was dismissed for 32 in the opener and a duck in the second match, looking to end the series with a big knock.
Why it matters
India's clean sweep strengthens their position at the top of women's ODI rankings and provides a winning platform ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's Championship. The series victory marks a historic first bilateral ODI win for India against Zimbabwe, boosting confidence in the young squad led by left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma.
Read the original report — Times of India
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