Hosts New Zealand has been absolutely ruthless this series, heading into the final ODI with a dominant 2-0 lead that rarely looked in doubt. The opening match was a proper batting clinic, headlined by Brooke Halliday’s unbeaten 157, while the second game saw the New Zealand bowling attack take center stage as they bundled Zimbabwe out for just 102. Despite some gritty resistance from Kelis Ndhlovu and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, the visitors have struggled to bridge the massive gap in experience, failing to build the kind of partnerships needed to test a world-class Kiwi lineup that has fired in all departments.
Squads:
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr (C), Polly Inglis, Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Izzy Gaze (WK), Kayley Knight, Bella James, Breeanne Illing, Izzy Sharp
Zimbabwe Women’s Cricket Team
Nomvelo Sibanda (C), Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Josephine Nkomo, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Audrey Mazvishaya, Adel Zimunu, Precious Marange, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Loryn Phiri, Christabel Chatonzwa, Tendai Makusha
Match Details – 3rd ODI New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
Date – March 11, 2026 (Thursday)
Time – 03:30 AM IST
Venue – University Oval, Dunedin
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 3rd ODI
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
New Zealand – TVNZ 1 will provide TV broadcast coverage, with live streaming available on TVNZ+ via its official app and website.
Zimbabwe – ZBC TV will telecast the match live, while ZBC Online will offer live streaming coverage.
India – The series will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website.
United Kingdom – Sky Sports Cricket
Australia – Fox Cricket / Kayo Sports
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Schedule:
1st T20I – 25th February: New Zealand won by 92 runs
2nd T20I – 27th February: New Zealand won by 110 runs
3rd T20I – 1st March: New Zealand won by 10 wickets
1st ODI – 5th March: New Zealand won by 180 runs
2nd ODI – 8th March: New Zealand won by 8 wickets
3rd ODI – 11th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
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