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Kotambi Stadium Pitch Report, Vadodara Weather Report For IND-W vs ZIM-W, 1st ODI 2026



Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara [Source: X]Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara [Source: X]

On Friday, October 23, India Women and Zimbabwe Women will begin their three-match ODI series at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The two sides will enter the 50-over format after completing their three-match T20I series, which India dominated by winning all three encounters. 

With the focus now shifting to longer innings, both teams will look to make a strong start to the ODI leg. Smriti Mandhana will lead the side for India while Josephine Nkomo will captain Zimbabwe.

Ahead of the upcoming match, the pitch and weather conditions could influence the contest. Therefore, this article will shed light on the Kotambi Stadium pitch report and weather report for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI, 2026.

Kotambi Stadium Pitch Report for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches played3
Matches won by team batting 1st2
Matches won by team batting 2nd1
Tied/NR
0/0
Average score batting 1st278
Average score batting 2nd
171
Average Run Rate
5.61

(WODI Stats for Kotambi Stadium)

The surface at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara is generally considered batting-friendly, with a flat track that allows batters to play their shots confidently. The pitch offers good bounce and carry early in the innings, which could help stroke-makers settle quickly and build a strong total in the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI.

Fast bowlers may find some movement with the new ball, particularly during the opening overs. However, as the ball gets older, they will need to rely on cutters and variations to contain the scoring. Spinners could become more effective during the middle overs if the surface begins to slow down and offer some grip.

The captain winning the toss in the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI, may prefer to bat first and put a competitive total on the board. The pitch's batting-friendly characteristics and the historical record of teams batting first winning two out of three matches will be a key aspect behind the approach.

Vadodara Weather Report for India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI, 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)35°C
Wind
NE 11 km/h
Cloud cover7%
Probability of precipitation0%

[Source: Accuweather]

The weather in Vadodara is expected to remain hot and dry during the India Women vs Zimbabwe Women 1st ODI on Friday, October 23. With the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, the temperature is forecast to reach a high of 35°C.

The wind is expected to blow from the northeast at around 11 km/h, with gusts reaching 22 km/h. Meanwhile, the probability of precipitation and thunderstorms stands at 0%, with no rainfall expected. Cloud cover is forecast to remain minimal at around 7%, suggesting that interruptions due to rain are unlikely.

Conclusion

The INDW vs ZIMW 1st ODI match will be an interesting clash. The toss winner would probably like to set up a total on board by choosing to bat first. The weather is also likely to be uninterrupted, with zero possibility of rain throughout the day and night. Smriti Mandhana’s team are the favourites to win the contest against Zimbabwe at their home ground.