The opening T20I match between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women will be played on February 25 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. Zimbabwe and the White Ferns will compete on Kiwi soil, making this a significant and exciting chapter in international women's cricket. Zimbabwe can benefit from the tour by testing their progress against one of the world's established sides under challenging overseas conditions.

Visitors will face a tough test from New Zealand's pace-friendly pitches and competitive home environment, while the White Ferns will aim to establish their dominance with disciplined bowling, dynamic batting, and sharp fielding.

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st T20I 

• Date: 25th February 2026

• Time: 11.45 AM IST

• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Seddon Park

Seddon Park has a well-balanced surface that keeps everyone interested. With an average score of 135 runs in the last 5 matches, it seems like there isn't a flat batting paradise.. 

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs ZIM-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 1453 runs in T20I 

• Maddy Green (NZ-W): 1194 runs in T20I 

• Chipo Mugeri (ZIM-W): 1366 runs in T20I 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs ZIM-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 95 wickets in T20I 

• Rosemary Mair (NZ-W): 29 wickets in T20I 

• Loryn Phiri (ZIM-W): 26 wickets in T20I 

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: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 170-180

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If ZIM-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 25–35

• Predicted Total: 120–130

• 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 

Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Isabella Gaze, Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight, Bree Illing.

Zimbabwe Women 

Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chiedza Dhururu, Beloved Biza, Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Josephine Nkomo, Nyasha Gwanzura, Christabel Chatonzwa, Precious Marange, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda.

Why New Zealand Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Good all-rounder players 

• 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 T20I match. The likes of Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr, will be key players to watch out for.

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