India Women Complete ODI Clean Sweep Over Zimbabwe After Vaishnavi Five-For

India women completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Zimbabwe with an eight-wicket win in the third match, after Vaishnavi Sharma five-wicket haul had set up a comfortable chase.

Vaishnavi took 5 for 39 in her 10 overs as Zimbabwe were kept in check, before Prathika Rawal and Shafali Verma finished the job with unbeaten half-centuries. Rawal scored 59 off 56 balls, while Shafali, batting at number four, made an unbeaten 51 off just 26 balls.

The pair added an unbeaten 74 runs in only 50 balls to seal victory, capping a dominant series for the hosts.

Rawal player of the series

Rawal finished as player of the series with 220 runs, continuing a rich vein of form at the top of the order. Her partnership with Shafali in the finale showed India batting depth, with the chase completed with plenty to spare.

Bowling sets the tone

Vaishnavi was named player of the match for her five wickets, with Sayali Satghara and Kranti Gaud also chipping in. Zimbabwe had started brightly through Nomvelo Sibanda, who struck with the first ball of India innings, but the hosts recovered through a 59-run second-wicket stand.

Source: Mid-Day / BCCI Women