Vadodara Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI 2026
Ahead of the 2nd ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women on October 25, 2026, in Vadodara, the weather forecast predicts clear skies and warm temperatures, ensuring a full match at the BCA Stadium. India Women, leading the series 1-0 after Pratika Rawal's century in the opener, will look to seal the series.
Vadodara is set to host the second One Day International of the historic ICC Women's Championship series between India Women and Zimbabwe Women on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with the weather gods seemingly playing ball. Forecasters predict clear skies and warm temperatures, assuring cricket enthusiasts of an uninterrupted day of action at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi. The match, scheduled to commence at 2:00 PM IST, is crucial for both sides, with India Women aiming to clinch the three-match series following their commanding performance in the first ODI. Jintimani Kalita Replaces Injured Renuka Singh Thakur in India Women's ODI Squad for Zimbabwe Series 2026.
Vadodara Weather Outlook for Match Day
The forecast offers a favourable outlook for Sunday, October 25. The daytime temperature in Vadodara is expected to hover around 33-35°C, with overnight lows around 22-25°C. Crucially, there is virtually no chance of rain disrupting play, with the forecast indicating clear skies and minimal precipitation throughout October. Humidity levels are anticipated to be around 40-60 percent, with a light breeze expected, making for pleasant playing conditions despite the warmth.
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Series Context and Team Form
This three-match ODI series marks a significant moment in women's cricket, being the first time India Women and Zimbabwe Women are facing each other in a One Day International series. India Women, led by new full-time skipper Smriti Mandhana, are in formidable form, having swept the preceding T20I series 3-0. They carried this momentum into the first ODI on October 23, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory.
In the series opener, India Women restricted Zimbabwe Women to 197 runs, with left-arm spinner Shree Charani delivering a career-best performance of 4/23. Opener Pratika Rawal then anchored India's chase with an unbeaten century (100 off 96 balls), ably supported by vice-captain Shafali Verma, who blazed an unbeaten 64 off just 34 deliveries, sealing the win in 27.1 overs.
Currently, India Women are ranked 3rd in the ICC Women's ODI rankings, while Zimbabwe Women stand at 14th. Zimbabwe, captained by Josephine Nkomo, will be looking to bounce back and showcase their potential against the strong Indian side. Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Down in Tears After Smashing Unbeaten 91 in IND-W vs ZIM-W 3rd T20I 2026.
Key Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | 2nd ODI, India Women vs Zimbabwe Women |
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, India |
| Competition | ICC Women's Championship 2025-29 |
| Captains | Smriti Mandhana (IND-W), Josephine Nkomo (ZIM-W) |
All eyes will be on Vadodara as India Women aim for an unassailable series lead, while Zimbabwe Women seek to make a statement in this significant ODI fixture. The ideal weather conditions promise a superb contest between bat and ball.
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