The story so far
The Zimbabwe Women tour of India 2026 moves to the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur for the third T20I. The game starts on Tuesday, 20 October at 7:00 pm IST, a good evening slot for fans watching at home or on their phones.
India Women have had the better of both games so far. They won the first T20I on 16 October by 4 wickets, then took the second on 18 October by 9 wickets.
What the results suggest
Those two margins tell different stories. The first game was closer. A 4-wicket win in a chase means Zimbabwe Women's bowlers kept asking questions and made India Women work for it. That is something the visitors can build on.
The second game was far more one-sided. Winning by 9 wickets means India Women's batters lost just one wicket in the chase, which points to a confident top order. For Zimbabwe Women, the challenge is to find the kind of pressure they managed in the opening game and hold it for longer.
What to watch in Raipur
Both wins came while chasing, so the toss and the first innings are worth keeping an eye on. If Zimbabwe Women bat first, a competitive total would test whether India Women's chasing form holds up. If they bowl first, early wickets with the new ball could change how the evening goes.
For India Women, the question is whether they keep the same rhythm or use the game to try new combinations. For Zimbabwe Women, a strong showing here would be a real lift from the tour, whatever the earlier results. T20 cricket can turn quickly, and one good spell or one big partnership can change a match.
Your turn
Can India Women make it three wins in a row, or will Zimbabwe Women hit back in Raipur? Head to the fan poll on 1xSportbook and cast your vote before the first ball.
