As New Zealand, led by skipper Amelia Kerr, celebrates a commanding 2-0 series lead after a 110-run thrashing in the 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe, captained by Nomvelo Sibanda, face a dead rubber on March 1, 2026, at Seddon Park, Hamilton. This historic white-ball tour (three T20Is followed by three ODIs from February 25 to March 11) offers the Chevrons a chance for pride. Despite the deficit, keep eyes on these three standouts: teenage sensation Beloved Biza, explosive Kelis Ndhlovu, and fiery Chiedza Dhururu, who could ignite a consolation fireworks display.
Beloved Biza
At just 17, all-rounder Beloved Biza emerges as Zimbabwe’s beacon of hope, topping her team’s run charts and ranking as the series’ third-highest scorer with 52 runs at a strike rate of 80 across two innings. Her career ledger shines brighter still: 355 runs at a strike rate of 92.20 and an average of 18.68 in 21 innings over 24 T20Is, capped by a gritty career-best 49* off 55 balls in the 1st T20I here. Biza’s off-spin adds value too, delivering handy overs to stem the tide. In a format where momentum means everything, her poise could unsettle New Zealand’s bowlers and inspire a spirited performance.
Kelis Ndhlovu
Kelis Ndhlovu hasn’t fired with the bat yet in this series, but her pedigree screams potential. Across 64 T20Is, she has amassed 1,166 runs at a strike rate of 98.81 and an average of 22.42 in 61 innings, boasting four half-centuries. Her bowling arsenal, 44 wickets at an average of 19.79 apiece and an economy of 5.89 in 47 innings over those 64 games, makes her a dual threat. Ndhlovu thrives under pressure; expect her to unleash that pent-up aggression at Seddon Park, targeting quick runs or key breakthroughs to salvage Zimbabwean spirits.
Chiedza Dhururu
Chiedza Dhururu has already flashed intent, smashing 28 runs at a blistering strike rate of 127.27 in two innings this series. Her T20I resume, 476 runs at 83.50 strike rate and 14 average across 42 innings in 56 matches, including a half-century, underscores her middle-order menace. Dhururu’s ability to accelerate mirrors Zimbabwe’s need for momentum shifts. On a batsman-friendly Seddon Park pitch, she could turn the game with calculated aggression, proving why she’s a rising force in the Chevrons’ lineup.
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