Pratika Rawal's century, Shree Charani's four-for power India to nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in first WODI
Zimbabwe were bowled out for 197 despite a half-century from Beloved Biza, with Charani and Kranti Gaud (3/42) leading India's bowling effort. Pratika then guided the chase with an unbeaten 100 as India reached 200/1 in 27.1 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
In the opening match of a three-ODI series in Vadodara, India secured a nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, thanks to Pratika Rawal's century and Shree Charani's exceptional bowling performance. Zimbabwe managed to score 197 runs, with Beloved Biza contributing 62 runs. Charani and Kranti Gaud were the stars of India's bowling attack, with Charani taking 4/23 and Gaud claiming 3/42.
Pratika Rawal then showcased her batting prowess with an unbeaten 100 not out, anchoring India's successful chase. She scored 15 fours and maintained a remarkable strike rate over 100. Pratika's opening partner Mandhana added 32 runs before being caught at long-on. Shafali was aggressive at No. 3, reaching 64 off 33 balls, including five fours and four sixes.
Charani's spinners restricted Zimbabwe to 197 on a batting-friendly pitch. Kranti Gaud and Charani combined to dismiss several key Zimbabwean batsmen, including openers Modester Mupachikwa and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano. Despite fielding errors, India's bowling effort, led by Charani, secured a decisive 1-0 lead in the series.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
