India Women Beat Zimbabwe for Second Win Under Mandhana

India Women's cricket team has recorded their second consecutive victory under new captain Smriti Mandhana, defeating Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in a T20I fixture.

The match, played in Raipur, saw opening batters Shafali Verma and Mandhana dominate with the bat, guiding India to a comfortable chase.

Verma struck a half-century during the innings, anchoring India's run chase against the Zimbabwean bowlers.

The duo's opening stand has reportedly set a new world record for T20I cricket against Zimbabwe, marking a historic moment for the pair.

Their partnership has been described as one of the best ever seen in the format against this opposition, underlining India's dominance in the series so far.

Ahead of the match, players from both sides took to the field wearing black armbands, a gesture that drew attention from fans and media.

The BCCI, India's cricket governing body, later clarified the reason behind the tribute, though specific details were not elaborated in the initial report.

This victory extends India's winning run in the ongoing series, as the team continues to build momentum under Mandhana's leadership.

With two wins secured, India Women have demonstrated strong early-season form, aided by consistent performances from their top-order batters.

The result will likely boost confidence within the squad as they look to maintain their unbeaten run against Zimbabwe in the remaining fixtures of the series.