NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction : 1st T20, Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Win Probability
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Zimbabwe Women
New Zealand Women To Win, 1.02
New Zealand Women are playing in familiar home conditions, providing a crucial edge.
Player-for-player, New Zealand fields a much stronger team in the T20I format.
Zimbabwe Women are currently struggling, having lost their last five T20I encounters.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Betting Tips
New Zealand Women batters to hit more fours
The White Ferns boast a significantly more powerful and accomplished batting lineup, featuring heavy hitters like Amelia Kerr, Suzie Bates, and Georgia Plimmer.
The first legal delivery of the contest to be a dot ball
Even in fast-paced T20 games, openers typically take a cautious approach to the first few deliveries to assess the pitch conditions and get their eye in.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
New Zealand Women
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Zimbabwe Women
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Zimbabwe Women are visiting New Zealand for an upcoming white-ball series, beginning with the first T20I on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. This series opener will take place at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Below, we break down our match predictions, top betting tips, and probable playing XIs for this highly anticipated clash.
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New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women Head-to-Head Record
This match marks a historic first meeting between these two sides. They have never faced each other in T20Is or any other cricket format.
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Not available | FanCode app/website​ |
| New Zealand | TVNZ 1 | TVNZ+ app/website​ |
| Zimbabwe | ZBC TV | ZBC Online​ |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports​ |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go​ |
| Canada | ATN | ATN app​ |
| Rest of World | — | ICC.tv​ |
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbsports.com.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Team Previews
New Zealand Women
The White Ferns will be eager to bounce back after a tough recent series against Australia, where they suffered a 3-0 sweep. Despite their last T20I victory coming nearly a year ago against Sri Lanka, they remain a formidable side.
Captain Amelia Kerr has been the standout performer with the bat, amassing 250 runs in her last seven innings at an impressive average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 110.61. Georgia Plimmer has provided solid support, scoring 209 runs in her last ten appearances (average: 23.22, strike rate: 112.97).
Kerr is equally lethal with the ball, claiming 12 wickets in her last seven matches with an exceptional strike rate of 12.83. Rosemary Mair also adds depth to the bowling attack, taking five wickets in her last eight games.
New Zealand Women Expected Playing 11
Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Bella James, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Brooke Halliday.
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Zimbabwe Women
Zimbabwe Women arrive in New Zealand desperate to break a dismal five-match losing streak, which notably includes defeats against lower-ranked teams. In their last T20I, they suffered a 6-wicket loss to Nepal Women. After posting a modest 129/6 batting first, Nepal chased down the target in 19.3 overs.
Despite the team's struggles, Kelis Ndhlovu has been a bright spot. She top-scored with 52 against Nepal and has piled up 302 runs in her last ten matches at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 110.21. Modester Mupachikwa has also been consistent, contributing 280 runs over her last ten games (average: 40.00, strike rate: 90.03).
On the bowling front, Josephine Nkomo leads the attack. She took 2 wickets against Nepal and has 15 dismissals in her last nine games (strike rate: 11.00). Nyasha Gwanzura has also chipped in with eight wickets in her last nine outings.
Zimbabwe Women Expected Playing 11
Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Josephine Nkomo, Chiedza Dhururu †, Christabel Chatonzwa, Tendai Makusha, Nyasha Gwanzura, Nomvelo Sibanda (c).
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
Historical data from Seddon Park in Hamilton shows an even split across the six women's T20I games played here, with three wins for teams batting first and three for teams chasing. Given modern T20 trends, the captain winning the toss will likely elect to field first to know the target.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
Seddon Park is traditionally a high-scoring venue. While the pitch offers early assistance for both batters and bowlers, batters generally dominate the middle overs, leading to large totals. The weather forecast for Hamilton is clear, ensuring uninterrupted play.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W : Who Will Win?
Although this is their first-ever encounter, the betting prediction heavily favors the home side. New Zealand Women boast a superior roster with vast experience against top-tier international opponents. Combined with their home-field advantage and Zimbabwe's recent poor form, the White Ferns are clear favorites to dominate this series opener.
Bet on New Zealand Women to win.
