Yes, the live television telecast of the second One-Day International between India Women and Zimbabwe Women is available free of charge on DD Sports.
However, the free-to-air broadcast is restricted exclusively to viewers using the state-owned DD Free Dish DTH platform and terrestrial networks, rather than private commercial cable or pay-DTH connections.
Is India Women vs Zimbabwe Women Free Live Telecast of 2nd ODI 2026 Available on DD Sports?
Under public broadcasting mandates, Doordarshan provides coverage of India’s national sporting fixtures on its free-to-air network. Viewers with a DD Free Dish set-top box can access the match live on DD Sports without any subscription fee.
Conversely, subscribers to private DTH operators-such as Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and Sun Direct-or private cable TV operators will not receive the live feed on their DD Sports channel. On these commercial pay networks, DD Sports transmits alternate programming due to broadcast territorial rights agreements.
Match Background and Series Context
The fixture takes place at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The Indian team, having taken an initial lead in the three-match ODI series following a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I leg, aim to secure an unassailable series victory.
For Josephine Nkomo’s Zimbabwe squad, the match presents a crucial opportunity to level the series and adapt to demanding subcontinent conditions. The toss is scheduled for 13:30 IST, with play commencing at 14:00 IST.