New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- India Women secured a four-wicket win over Zimbabwe Women in the first T20I at Raipur, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts chased down a target of 115 with 26 balls remaining, givingti a winning start in her first assignment as full-time captain. The victory was far from straightforward, as India lost four early wickets before a composed middle-order stand guided them home.

Zimbabwe Women finished at 114 for 5 after their full 20 overs. Kelis Ndhlovu anchored the top order with 42 off 44 balls. She survived an early close catch appeal when the third umpire ruled her not out, only to be bowled by Arundhati Reddy at the end of the 15th over. Modester Mupachikwa contributed 16 off 26 balls, but Zimba...