India chased 115 in Raipur, overturning a 19‑for‑4 nightmare to beat Zimbabwe by four wickets.
Mandhana’s early single and a swift dismissal of Anushka, Harmanpreet, and Shafali left the hosts at 19/4 in the fourth over. Nyasha Gwanzura spun a lethal spell, grabbing three wickets in three balls while Michelle Mavunga’s sharp bowling sent Harmanpreet back to the pavilion.
Then came the magic duo. Deepti Sharma’s 49 off 37 and debutant Niki Prasad’s 39 off 35 forged an 82‑run partnership that shifted the momentum, letting India finish the chase with 4.2 overs to spare.
Zimbabwe had 60/1 after 10 overs, with Kelis Ndhlovu 42 and Sharne Mayers unbeaten 43. India's bowlers held the run flow, Shree Charani 1/14 and Nandani Sharma 2/11 in the final over tightening the net.
The victory sends a strong message ahead of the next group clash with Pakistan, keeping India hot in the rankings and proving that resilience pays off.