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Smriti Mandhana's T20I Win
Smriti Mandhana leads India to nervy T20I win over Zimbabwe with Deepti and Niki's crucial partnership.
In brief
Smriti Mandhana leads India to nervy T20I win over Zimbabwe with Deepti and Niki's crucial partnership. Smriti Mandhana's captaincy debut saw India beat Zimbabwe in the first T20I with Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad adding 82 runs. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Smriti wins toss
Smriti Mandhana won the toss and chose to field first in the first T20I match.
Zimbabwe's strong start
Zimbabwe reached 114 for five after Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers played useful hands.
India's early collapse
India collapsed to 19 for four after Nyasha Gwanzura and Michelle Mavunga removed key batters.
Deepti and Niki partnership
Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad added 82 runs for India before Deepti fell to Olinder Chare.
Next match
India faces Zimbabwe in the second T20I match on October 18 at the same venue.
The main idea
Smriti Mandhana's captaincy debut saw India beat Zimbabwe in the first T20I with Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad adding 82 runs.
