Hosts New Zealand head into the second ODI with all the momentum after a clinical 180-run demolition of Zimbabwe in the series opener. That match was defined by Brooke Halliday’s sensational, unbeaten 157, which left the visitors shell-shocked and chasing a mountain of runs they never looked like scaling. While Kelis Ndhlovu showed plenty of heart with a gritty half-century, Zimbabwe’s lack of support around her and their inability to contain the Kiwi batters during the death overs proved to be their undoing. Amelia Kerr’s four-wicket haul essentially slammed the door shut, leaving the visitors with plenty of homework to do.
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 – 2nd ODI New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women
Date – March 5, 2026 (Thursday)
Time – 03:30 AM IST
Venue – University Oval, Dunedin
Where to Watch New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 2nd 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 Women 2026 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 – New Zealand won by 10 wickets
1st ODI – 5th March: New Zealand won by 180 runs
2nd ODI – 8th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
3rd ODI – 11th March: University Oval (03:30 AM IST)
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