The T20I series of the Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 starts on February 25 as the two sides face-off in the opening game at Hamilton. The three-match T20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series in Dunedin, promising an exciting white ball contest between the two sides.
New Zealand Women will look to make the most of home conditions and begin the series on a strong note. Zimbabwe Women, on the other hand, will aim to challenge the hosts and put up a competitive performance in the T20 format before shifting focus to the 50 over matches.
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, Georgia Plimmer, 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 and Tendai Makusha
Match Details – 1st T20I, Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 11:45AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 1st T20I
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 matches 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 Women Schedule:
1st T20I – 25th February: Seddon Park (11:45 AM IST)
2nd T20I – 27th February: Seddon Park (11:45 AM IST)
3rd T20I – 1st March: Seddon Park (6:45 AM IST)
1st ODI – 5th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
2nd ODI – 8th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
3rd ODI – 11th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
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