NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Preview

The initial game of Zimbabwe Women's tour of New Zealand will be held at Seddon Park in Hamilton, and we can expect a large number of supporters to attend, creating a lively setting on Tuesday evening local time. For the hosts, New Zealand Women, this series will offer a welcome boost and an opportunity to regain confidence after their 3-0 series defeat home against Australia Women, their final games in this format. Zimbabwe Women's last WT20I appearance came in January during the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, when they lost all four matches in Nepal.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Details

New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 1st T20I Match, Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton 

Date & Time: 25th February 2026 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Venue Stats 

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Pitch Report

Seddon Park is often a green-topped pitch, so pace bowlers will have an advantage. Expect the first innings to have a par score of no more than 125. 

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts a cold and overcast evening in Hamilton on Wednesday. Expecting a high temperature of ten degrees Celsius and humidity of more than 90%.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Last Five Matches

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W Probable Playing XIs:

Zimbabwe Women Probable Playing XIs

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (c), Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Josephine Nkomo, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Christabel Chatonzwa, Lindokuhle Madhero, Kudzai Chigora, Nomvelo Sibanda 

New Zealand Women Probable Playing XIs

Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Bella James, Bree Illing, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Kayley Knight

Topmost Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand Women

• Amelia Kerr – Skipper Amelia Kerr has been the standout batsman, scoring 250 runs in her last seven innings with an impressive average of 50.00 and strike rate of 110.61.
• Rosemary Mair – Rosemary Mair has also added depth to the bowling lineup, taking five wickets in her last eight games.

Top Picks – Zimbabwe Women

• Kelis Ndhlovu – She top-scored with 52 against Nepal and has scored 302 runs in her last ten matches, with an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 110.21.
• Josephine Nkomo – Josephine Nkomo spearheads the attack. She took two wickets against Nepal and has 15 dismissals in the last nine game.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Team:

Izzy Gaze, Georgia Plimmer(VC), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Amelia Kerr(C), Bree Illing, Maddy Green, Josephine Nkomo, Jess Kerr, Christabel Chatonzwa, Lindokuhle Madhero

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Kelis Ndhlovu

Vice-captain – Georgia Plimmer, Josephine Nkomo

Wicketkeeper – Izzy Gaze

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Probable Winners:

Neither team has been in good form in WT20I cricket recently, but with the outside temperature expected to be so low, we believe Zimbabwe Women will struggle. We predict a home victory. We want New Zealand Women to win! Considering the team combination, New Zealand Women is expected to win this match.

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