Zimbabwe bat in final women’s ODI, India make three changes

Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat in the third women's ODI against India on Wednesday (28 October 2026) in Vadodara. The match is inconsequential to the series outcome. India made three changes to their playing eleven, bringing in keeper-batter Yastika Bhatia for Richa Ghosh, batter Harleen Deol for Tejal Hasabnis and pacer Kranti Gaud for Shree Charani. Zimbabwe made one change, with Olinder Chare replacing Francisca Chipare according to the Orissa Post, or Tendai Makusha replacing Chiedza Dhururu per Yes Punjab reporting, a discrepancy in the sources' team lineups.

India captain Smriti Mandhana told Yes Punjab the team was weighing bowling combinations for the upcoming South Africa tour and Champions Trophy, including a possible three-seamer attack under lights. She said restricting Zimbabwe to under 150 would be ideal, with 180 to 200 still acceptable. Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo said the series had shown her side 'how big the gap is' and identified around 250 as a competitive target on a good batting surface. The match was being played at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium.