NZ-W vs ZIM-W Today Match Prediction | 2nd ODI – Who Will Win?

The second ODI match between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women will be played on 8 March at University Oval, Dunedin. The New Zealand Women won the first match by 186 runs and lead the series 1-0. They batted first and posted a massive total of 354 runs in 50 overs. Brooke Halliday played an excellent innings of 157 runs off 118 balls, while Maddy Green scored 67 runs off 80 balls. 

In response, Zimbabwe Women failed to chase down the target and were bowled out at 174 runs in 47.3 overs. Opener Kelis Ndhlovu was the highest run-scorer for Zimbabwe Women, scoring 52 runs off 109 balls. In the bowling department, Amelia Kerr took four wickets.

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI

• Date: 8th 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

The shorter square boundaries are an advantage for batters, as they can easily score runs. It is a wicket that evens out the contest. The average first-innings score at this venue is 280 runs

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs ZIM-W

• Brooke Halliday (NZ-W): 157 runs in this series 

• Isabella Gaze (NZ-W): 59 runs in this series 

• Kelis Ndhlovu (ZIM-W): 52 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): 3 wickets in this series 

• Molly Penfold (NZ-W): 2 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: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 320-350

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If ZIM-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 25–30

• Predicted Total: 160–180

• 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), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr (c), Emma McLeod, Izzy Sharp, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Bree Illing and Polly Inglis

Zimbabwe Women 

Kelis Ndhlovu, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Loreen Tshuma, Christabel Chaunzwa, Adel Zimunu, Precious Marange, 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 2nd ODI match. The likes of Brooke Halliday, Nensi Patel 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