NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction, 2nd ODI, – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Prediction 2nd ODI: New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) are set to lock horns in the 2nd ODI of the Zimbabwe Women Tour of West Indies 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Sunday, March 8, at the University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | New Zealand Women are to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Brooke Halliday (NZ-W), Kelis Ndhlovu (ZIM-W) |
| Most Wickets | Amelia Kerr (NZ-W), Precious Marange (ZIM-W) |
| Most SIX | NZ-W to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | NZ-W to hit more 4s |
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NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Team Analysis
New Zealand Women have created a psychological advantage over New Zealand Women by winning the first match and will take the field today with the intention of winning the series. Brooke Halliday played an explosive inning of 157 runs off 118 balls, and Maddy Green added 67 runs off 80 balls. In bowling, Amelia Kerr picked up 4 wickets.
New Zealand Women’s Team Strength Players:
Brooke Halliday was awarded Player of the Match for her blistering inning.
Maddy Green is a hard-hitting top-order batswoman who scored 67 runs in the last outing.
Amelia Kerr is an experienced and vital cog in the South Africa squad.
Isabella Gaze remained unbeaten at 59 runs in the last ODI.
Jess Kerr delivered an economical spell and took 3 wickets for 28 in the last ODI.
Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) Team Analysis
Zimbabwe Women lost their first ODI match by 180 runs and now face a must-win scenario to keep themselves alive in this series. Kelis Ndhlovu scored 52 runs off 109 balls, and Chipo Mugeri Tiripano scored 38 runs off 70 balls. In the bowling, Christabel Chatonzwa and Precious Maran picked up one wicket each.
Zimbabwe Women ‘s Team Strength Players:
Kelis Ndhlovu provided a solid start and delivered an excellent half-century.
Chipo Mugeri Tiripano is adept at staying put against the new ball and provides stability to the innings.
Beloved Biza’s role in the middle overs can change the course of a match.
Christabel Chatonzwa impressed with the ball and took 1 wicket in the last match.
Precious Marange’s accurate line and length can put pressure on the opposition batsmen.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI Preview |
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Women Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 8, 3:30 AM IST |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women: Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Women Probable XI:
Isabella Gaze, Izzy Sharp, Maddy Green, Emma McLeod, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Molly Penfold, Polly Inglis
Zimbabwe Women Probable XI:
Chiedza Dhururu, Modester Mupachikwa (WK), Chipo Mugeri Tiripano, Adel Zimunu, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Christabel Chatonzwa, Nomvelo Sibanda, Tendai Makusha, Precious Marange
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd ODI, Players To Watch Out For
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand Women today?
Brooke Halliday is our pick to top-score for New Zealand Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Brooke Halliday | 1 | 1 | 1 | 157 | 157 | – | 118 | 133.05 | 1 | – | 1 | 24 |
| 2. Maddy Green | 1 | 1 | – | 67 | 67 | 67.00 | 80 | 83.75 | – | 1 | – | 7 |
| 3. Isabella Gaze | 1 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 59 | – | 42 | 140.48 | – | 1 | – | 10 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Zimbabwe Women today?
Kelis Ndhlovu is our pick to top-score for Zimbabwe Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kelis Ndhlovu | 1 | 1 | – | 52 | 52 | 52.00 | 109 | 47.71 | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2. Chipo Mugeri Tiripano | 1 | 1 | – | 38 | 38 | 38.00 | 70 | 54.29 | – | – | – | 4 |
| 3. Beloved Biza | 1 | 1 | – | 29 | 29 | 29.00 | 46 | 63.04 | – | – | – | 2 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the New Zealand Women in the match?
Pick: Amelia Kerr to take the most wickets for New Zealand Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Amelia Kerr | 1 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 4 | 4/35 | 8.75 | 3.50 | 15.00 | 1 | – | – |
| 2. Jess Kerr | 1 | 1 | 8.3 | 28 | 3 | 3/28 | 9.33 | 3.29 | 17.00 | – | – | 1 |
| 3. Molly Penfold | 1 | 1 | 9 | 27 | 2 | 2/27 | 13.50 | 3.00 | 27.00 | – | – | 1 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Zimbabwe Women in the match?
Pick: Precious Marange to take the most wickets for Zimbabwe Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Precious Marange | 1 | 1 | 10 | 52 | 1 | 1/52 | 52.00 | 5.20 | 60.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Christabel Chatonzwa | 1 | 1 | 9 | 59 | 1 | 1/59 | 59.00 | 6.56 | 54.00 | – | – | – |
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women: Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect NZ-W to hit more sixes in this match
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect NZ-W to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI?
The New Zealand Women’s team’s performance against the Zimbabwe team in this tour has been quite commendable. Moreover, they have a lead of 1-0 in this series.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing NZ-W to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.