New Zealand Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the 2nd T20I of the Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The hosts lead the three-match series 1-0 after a dominant win in the opening game.
Captain Amelia Kerr led from the front with a brilliant all-round performance and will look to seal the series, while Zimbabwe Women will aim to bounce back and level the contest.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 |
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women – 2nd T20I |
| Date | February 27, 2026 |
| Time | 11:45 AM IST |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
Match Preview
New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women were outstanding in the first T20I. Captain Amelia Kerr scored an unbeaten century and also contributed with the ball, guiding her team to a big victory.
The White Ferns look strong in all departments and will aim to continue their momentum and secure the series with another win.
Key Strengths
- Strong batting depth
- Match-winning all-rounders
- Home conditions advantage
Key Concerns
- Middle-order game time under pressure situations
Zimbabwe Women
Zimbabwe Women struggled in the first match and looked short of experience at this level. Their batters found it difficult to score quickly, and the bowlers were unable to control the run flow.
They will need better contributions from both batting and bowling units to challenge the hosts.
Key Strengths
- Energetic young squad
- Presence of all-round options
Key Concerns
- Lack of experience at international level
- Poor strike rate and bowling discipline
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | 1 |
| Zimbabwe Women | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | NR, L, L, L, W |
| Zimbabwe Women | L, L, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Hamilton
Weather
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 55–65%
- Rain Chance: 15%
Pitch Report
- Pace-friendly surface
- Good bounce for fast bowlers
- Average first innings score around 165–170
- Chasing success rate around 46%
Seddon Park T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 19 |
| Bat First Wins | 10 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Highest Score | 212/4 |
| Lowest Score | 78 |
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand Women
- Georgia Plimmer
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Amelia Kerr (c)
- Izzy Sharp
- Isabella Gaze
- Polly Inglis (wk)
- Nensi Patel
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
- Bree Illing
Zimbabwe Women
- Kelis Ndhlovu
- Nyasha Gwanzura
- Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
- Beloved Biza
- Josephine Nkomo
- Chiedza Dhururu (wk)
- Nomvelo Sibanda (c)
- Christabel Chatonzwa
- Loreen Tshuma
- Loryn Phiri
- Tendai Makusha
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Brooke Halliday
- Georgia Plimmer
- Bree Illing
- Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Amelia Kerr
- Isabella Gaze
- Josephine Nkomo
- Beloved Biza
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
New Zealand Women dominated the first match and looked far superior in both batting and bowling. Their players are in good form and have the advantage of home conditions.
Zimbabwe Women struggled in all departments and lack the experience to compete at this level. Unless they show major improvement, it will be difficult for them to challenge the hosts.
Predicted Winner: New Zealand Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | No injury updates |
| Zimbabwe Women | No injury updates |
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