The Zimbabwe women's cricket team will tour New Zealand for a historic multi-format series from February 25 to March 11, 2026. Overall, three T20Is and three ODIs will be played across two venues in New Zealand during the tour.
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 T20I

Zimbabwe Women are making history by stepping onto the global stage with their debut in the ICC Women's Championship during this series. Meanwhile, the White Ferns have the opportunity to dominate this series. Playing at home, where conditions are familiar, will allow them to utilise their experience and form.
Amelia Kerr is one of the best women cricketers who will contribute with both bat and ball. She has scored 1453 runs and took 95 wickets in 88 T20I matches. Georgia Plimmer has an excellent record in this T20I format, scoring 493 runs at a strike rate of 100. Both these New Zealand players are the best captaincy picks for 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 T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Seddon Park |
| City | Hamilton |
| Match Start Time | 11:45 AM IST, 25th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ-W vs ZIM-W 1st T20I |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 66 Runs |
| Rosemary Mair | New Zealand Women | 1 Wicket |
| Kelis Ndhlovu | Zimbabwe Women | 52 Runs |
| Josephine Nkomo | Zimbabwe Women | 2 Wickets |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
In the last five matches at Seddon Park, teams batting first have won four games. The conditions get difficult for the batters in the second innings. The team winning the toss would keep this in mind and opt to bat first, aiming to restrict the opposition to a small total. It is expected that New Zealand Women’s captain Amelia Kerr will win the toss and opt to bat first in the NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction today match.
Record of Chasing Teams at Seddon Park
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 20% |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Women Playing 11 | Zimbabwe Women Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr (C) | Nomvelo Sibanda (C) |
| Georgia Plimmer | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano |
| Izzy Sharp | Modester Mupachikwa (WK) |
| Maddy Green | Josephine Nkomo |
| Brooke Halliday | Loreen Tshuma |
| Izzy Gaze (WK) | Kelis Ndhlovu |
| Jess Kerr | Loryn Phiri |
| Nensi Patel | Beloved Biza |
| Bree Illing | Nyasha Gwanzura |
| Kayley Knight | Christabel Chatonzwa |
| Rosemary Mair | Audrey Mazvishaya |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Amelia Kerr and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Bree Illing and Christabel Chatonzwa |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer |
| Vice-Captain | Brooke Halliday and Rosemary Mair |
Top Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | Zimbabwe Women | Batter |
| Loryn Phiri | Zimbabwe Women | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keeper: I Gaze
Batters: S Green, C Mugeri, G Plimmer
All-rounders: A Kerr, J Nkomo, B Halliday
Bowlers: P Marange, J Kerr, R Mair, B Illing

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keeper: I Gaze
Batters: G Plimmer, I Sharp, B Biza
All-rounders: A Kerr, L Tshuma, B Halliday
Bowlers: P Marange, J Kerr, R Mair, L Phiri

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ-W vs ZIM-W based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| C Dhururu | 7.5 |
| A Zimunhu | 7.5 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather & Pitch Report at Seddon Park
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 10°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 135 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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