The T20I series of the Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand began with domination from the hosts outshined Zimbabwe in back-to-back T20Is by commanding performances to seal the three match T20I series with one game still to play.
In the first T20I, New Zealand Women piled up a massive 202/1 in their 20 overs, courtesy to skipper Amelia Kerr’s maiden T20I ton (101*) and Isabella Gaze’s 66*. Zimbabwe Women found the chase challenging and were restricted to 110/4 in their allotted overs, handing New Zealand a comprehensive 92-run victory.
The second T20I followed a similar script. New Zealand Women once again dominated with the bat, posting an imposing 196/1 in 20 overs. It again was Isabella Gaze (85*) and Amelia Kerr (82) leading the charge. Their bowlers never let Zimbabwe’s batting unit get the momentum, bundling them out for just 86 runs in 18.3 overs. The result was a massive 110-run win, as the hosts sealed the T20I series 2-0.
With the series already in their pocket, New Zealand will now aim for a clean sweep in the third T20I. Zimbabwe Women, on the other hand, will look to regroup and bounce back with a stronger performance to end the T20 leg on a positive note.
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 – New Zealand vs Zimbabwe 3rd T20I:
Date – March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Time – 6:45 AM IST
Venue – Seddon Park, Hamilton
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 3rd 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 and 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 – New Zealand won by 110 runs
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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