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India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Fantasy preview

Zimbabwe Women tour of India, 2026 · 23 Oct 2026 · Vadodara, BCA Stadium, Kotambi

Fantasy preview · XIs confirmed

Fantasy preview: India Women vs Zimbabwe Women (ODI)

Playing XIs are confirmed for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women. Deepti Sharma looks the safe captain pick, while budget options like Nomvelo Sibanda offer value with recent returns.

Form guide

NG
Nyasha Gwanzura

Zimbabwe Women · BAT · 8.5 cr

Nyasha Gwanzura: 129 and 76 in her last five; avg last five 60.4.

LP
Loryn Phiri

Zimbabwe Women · BOWL · 9 cr

Loryn Phiri: 83 and 81 recently; avg last three 66.3.

Deepti Sharma photo
Deepti Sharma

India Women · BOWL · 11 cr

Deepti Sharma: 188 and 77 in recent games; avg last five 79.8.

MM
Modester Mupachikwa

Zimbabwe Women · WK · 9 cr

Modester Mupachikwa: 103 and 85 in her last five; avg last three 64.3.

Shafali Verma photo
Shafali Verma

India Women · BAT · 11 cr

Shafali Verma: a 156 in the last five; avg last three 57.3.

Captain & vice-captain picks

Deepti Sharma photo
Deepti Sharma

India Women · BOWL · 11 cr

SAFE C

Deepti Sharma is the safe captain: avg last five 79.8 with a recent 188.

Shafali Verma photo
Shafali Verma

India Women · BAT · 11 cr

DIFFERENTIAL

Shafali Verma is a differential: a 156 lately and only 27% selected.

Value picks

NS
Nomvelo Sibanda

Zimbabwe Women · BOWL · 8.5 cr

Nomvelo Sibanda (8.5 credits): 95 recently; avg last three 52.7.

BB
Beloved Biza

Zimbabwe Women · BAT · 8.5 cr

Beloved Biza (8.5 credits): 85 recently; avg last five 49.8.

SS
Sayali Satghare

India Women · BOWL · 8.5 cr

Sayali Satghare (8.5 credits): steady 49 and 47 lately; avg last three 43.

MM
Mitchel Mavunga

Zimbabwe Women · BOWL · 8 cr

Mitchel Mavunga (8 credits): 77 recently; avg last three 35.7.

Handle with care

Deepti Sharma photo
Deepti Sharma

India Women · BOWL · 11 cr

Deepti Sharma: avg last three 44.7 vs avg last five 79.8—ceiling is high but recent dip exists.

Pratika Rawal photo
Pratika Rawal

India Women · BAT · 9.5 cr

Pratika Rawal: avg last three 30.3 vs avg last five 52.6—one 172 stands out amid mixed scores.

Quick tips

  • Deepti Sharma: avg last five 79.8 makes her the safest captain play.
  • Shafali Verma: a 156 recently and just 27% selected is prime for a differential VC.
  • Nomvelo Sibanda: 95 lately at 8.5 credits is strong value for your bowling slot.

Written by AI from our match data · 23/10/2026, 1:18:38 pm. Numbers are checked against the data; picks are suggestions, not guarantees.

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