The T20I series of Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 started with the hosts outclassing Zimbabwe at Seddon Park. Captain Amelia Kerr led as New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to register a massive 92-run victory in Hamilton.
Batting first, New Zealand Women put on a batting masterclass, piling up 202/1 in their allotted 20 overs, courtesy to Amelia Kerr’s maiden T20I century (101* off 51) and Izzy Gaze’s 66* off 50. Zimbabwe struggled and were restricted to 110/4 in 20 overs, handing the hosts a big win and a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
With momentum firmly on their side, New Zealand will look to seal the series in the upcoming fixtures. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will aim to rebuild their strategies and put up a stronger fight in the remaining 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 – 2nd T20I New Zealand vs Zimbabwe
Date – February 27, 2026
Time – 11:45 AM IST
Venue – Seddon Park, Hamilton
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 2nd 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 Sony Liv & 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 – New Zealand won by 92 runs
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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