NZ-W vs ZIM-W Today Match Prediction | 1st ODI – Who Will Win?

The first ODI match between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women will be played on 5 March at University Oval, Dunedin. The New Zealand women's team won the T20 series 3-0. Zimbabwe Women failing to put up a strong challenge and being bowled out for under 100 runs in two of the three matches 

New Zealand Women will be playing their first ODI since the Women’s ODI World Cup. Their campaign in the tournament was below expectations, as they finished in seventh position. When Zimbabwe Women take the field, they will be hoping to perform better in the ODI series and provide a stronger challenge to New Zealand. 

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI

• Date: 5th March, 2026

• Time: 3.30 AM IST

• Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - University Oval

It is a balanced pitch at the University Oval in Dunedin. However, there is plenty of help on offer for the batters. The average first-innings score at this venue is 250 runs.

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs ZIM-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 183 runs in this series 

• Isabella Gaze (NZ-W): 189 runs in this series 

• Beloved Biza (ZIM-W): 53 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs ZIM-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 4 wickets in this series 

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W): 5 wickets in this series 

• Nensi Patel (ZIM-W): 5 wickets in this series 

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Recent Form

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 60–70

• Predicted Total: 290-330

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If ZIM-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 25–35

• Predicted Total: 140–150

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women 

Isabella Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr (c), Emma McLeod, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Flora Devonshire.

Zimbabwe Women 

Kelis Ndhlovu, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Loreen Tshuma, Christabel Chaunzwa, Adel Zimunu, Audrey Mazvishaya, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda

Why New Zealand Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Home conditions

• Experience squad 

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our NZ-W vs ZIM-W today match prediction, New Zealand Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Brooke Halliday, Rosemary Mair and Amelia Kerr will be key players to watch out for.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match FAQs

Q1. Where can I watch the NZ-W vs ZIM-W live match?

You can watch the live streaming on the FanCode app.

Q2. Who will win today’s NZ-W vs ZIM-W ODI match?

According to our today match prediction, New Zealand Women are the favourites to win this encounter.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women in ODIs?

New Zealand Women hold the upper hand in the last five ODI head-to-head meetings against Zimbabwe Women