India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast, 1st ODI 2026
Catch all the action of the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI 2026 live! This guide provides full details on where to watch the match today, October 23, 2026, including TV channels and streaming platforms in India (Star Sports Network, DD Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, JioHotstar) and USA/Canada (Willow TV, FloLive).
The India Women's cricket team will clash with Zimbabwe Women in the opening match of their three-game One Day International series today, Friday, October 23, 2026. This encounter marks a crucial fixture in the ICC Women's Championship and follows India's dominant 3-0 clean sweep in the preceding T20I series against the same opponents. All eyes will be on Smriti Mandhana, who takes the reins as India's full-time ODI captain for the first time in this series, fresh off the team's Asian Games gold medal victory. Jintimani Kalita Replaces Injured Renuka Singh Thakur in India Women's ODI Squad for Zimbabwe Series 2026.
India Women vs Zimbabwe Women - Match Details
The 1st ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) today, October 23, 2026. The toss is slated for 1:30 PM IST. The historic match will be played at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, India.
Here’s a quick look at the match timings across different time zones:
- IST (India Standard Time): 2:00 PM
- GMT (Greenwich Mean Time): 8:30 AM
- BST (British Summer Time): 9:30 AM
- AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 6:30 PM
- EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, USA/Canada): 4:30 AM (for Willow TV, 5:00 AM Innings break on Willow TV guide)
Where to Watch India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI 2026 Live
Cricket enthusiasts across different regions can tune in to watch the 1st ODI live on various platforms. Ensure you check local listings for precise broadcast schedules.
| Region | TV Channel(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network, DD Sports | Disney+ Hotstar / JioHotstar app & website |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | FloLive, Willow TV (streaming via subscription) |
Team Form and Head-to-Head
India Women enter the ODI series with strong momentum, having recently whitewashed Zimbabwe Women 3-0 in the T20I series. Smriti Mandhana's leadership has seen a positive start, and Harmanpreet Kaur's return to form with a powerful 91 in the final T20I is a significant boost for the Indian middle order. Zimbabwe, led by Josephine Nkomo, will be looking to bounce back from their T20I losses. While they secured a maiden ODI victory against West Indies Women in the ICC Women's Championship prior to this tour, this series marks the first time India and Zimbabwe have faced each other in women's international bilateral cricket. Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Down in Tears After Smashing Unbeaten 91 in IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I 2026.
As the teams take the field today, India will be aiming to continue their dominant run under new captain Smriti Mandhana, while Zimbabwe will seek to make a statement in this crucial ODI series.
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