India Women’s Cricket Wins in 53 Balls, Breaks World Record
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By • Published 19 Oct 2026• Updated 19 Oct 2026
In the second T20 international played between India Women and Zimbabwe Women in Raipur on October 18, the Indian team achieved the target in just 53 balls, winning by 9 wickets. With this victory, Team India set a new world record for the fastest win in a women’s T20 match, breaking the previous record held by the West Indies, which was 65 balls.
Match Summary
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first, but the strong lineup of Indian fast bowlers restricted them to only 102 runs. The Indian bowlers applied pressure from the early overs, which prevented Zimbabwe’s batting lineup from gaining momentum.
New Bowling Achievement
Nikki Prasad, who made her debut in the previous match, bowled for the first time in this game and took two wickets in the first two balls, making history. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to take two wickets on debut.
Fast Start in Batting
In the first match, the Indian top order lost their top four batters early, but this time the situation was different. Opener Shafali Verma played aggressively, scoring a half-century in 24 balls, including one six. She shared a 96-run partnership with captain Smriti Mandhana, which accelerated the chase. Mandhana reached the target within the next six balls.
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Key Points
- India won in just 53 balls after restricting Zimbabwe to 102 runs.
- Nikki Prasad made history as the first Indian woman bowler to take two wickets on debut.
- Shafali Verma scored a half-century in 24 balls, including one six.
- Smriti Mandhana quickly guided the team to victory.
- Team India set a new world record for the fastest win in women’s T20, breaking West Indies’ 65-ball record.
This victory marks an important milestone for India Women’s Cricket, boosting the team’s confidence and enhancing their prospects in upcoming international tournaments.
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