# Smriti Mandhana's T20I Win

> Smriti Mandhana leads India to nervy T20I win over Zimbabwe with Deepti and Niki's crucial partnership.
- Title: Smriti Mandhana's T20I Win · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-16T17:24:39+00:00
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- Topics: smriti mandhana, india, zimbabwe, t20i, deepti sharma, niki prasad, bcci women, cricket, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Smriti Mandhana's captaincy debut saw India beat Zimbabwe in the first T20I with Deepti Sharma and Niki Prasad adding 82 runs.