The 1st ODI between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women will be played on March 5 at University Oval, Dunedin. The hosts have been dominant so far in this multi-format series, beating the visitors 3-0 in the T20Is and bowling them out for under 100 runs in two matches.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026, 1st ODI
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New Zealand Women will be playing their first one-day international since their last appearance in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, where they finished in the seventh position. On the other hand, Zimbabwe Women have won two of their last five matches.
All-rounder Amelia Kerr, New Zealand's captain, has an excellent record in the ODI format and is among the best women cricketers going around. She scored 2304 runs at an average of 41.4 and also picked up 106 wickets in 84 ODI matches.
In the bowling department, Jess Kerr is the key wicket-taker for New Zealand Women, taking 60 wickets in 46 matches. Their consistency and all-round impact makes them strong captaincy picks in the NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 team prediction.
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women Match Details

| Series | Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 1st ODI |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | University Oval |
| City | Dunedin |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 AM IST, 5th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer | New Zealand Women | 43 Runs |
| Rosemary Mair | New Zealand Women | 1 Wickets |
| Josephine Nkomo | Zimbabwe Women | 52 Runs |
| Adel Zimunu | Zimbabwe Women | 2 Wickets |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
There is no clear advantage to batting or bowling first at Dunedin, which has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. Teams batting first have won 8 of the 17 ODI matches played here, while teams bowling first have won 9 so far. In the NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction today match, it is expected that Amelia Kerr, the captain of New Zealand women, will win the toss and bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at University Oval
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 52.9% |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Women Playing XI | Zimbabwe Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer | Nyasha Gwanzura |
| Emma McLeod | Kelis Ndhlovu |
| Maddy Green | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano |
| Amelia Kerr (C) | Beloved Biza |
| Brooke Halliday | Josephine Nkomo |
| Izzy Sharp | Christabel Chaunzwa |
| Izzy Gaze (WK) | Chiedza Dhururu (WK) |
| Jess Kerr | Loreen Tshuma |
| Rosemary Mair | Nomvelo Sibanda (C) |
| Molly Penfold | Adel Zimunu |
| Nensi Patel | Tendai Makusha |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

| Top Run Scorers | Izzy Gaze and Beloved Biza |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Rosemary Mair and Loreen Tshuma |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Brooke Halliday and Izzy Gaze |
Top Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Halliday | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Nensi Patel | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kelis Ndhlovu | Zimbabwe Women | All-rounder |
| Josephine Nkomo | Zimbabwe Women | All-rounder |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: I Gaze
Batters: M Green, C Mugeri, B Biza
All-rounders: A Kerr, L Tshuma, J Nkomo, B Halliday, N Patel
Bowlers: J Kerr, R Mair

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: I Gaze
Batters: M Green, C Mugeri, K Ndhlovu
All-rounders: A Kerr, J Nkomo, B Halliday, N Patel
Bowlers: J Kerr, M Penfold, T Makusha

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ-W vs ZIM-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st ODI) Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| P Inglis | 6.5 |
| L Phiri | 8.5 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather & Pitch Report at University Oval
| Temperature | 17°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Mostly Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 260 runs |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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