The second ODI between New Zealand and Zimbabwe Women’s will be an important match in the ongoing series, with the home side coming into the game full of confidence after a strong performance in the first encounter. In the opening ODI at University Oval, which is one of the smallest cricket stadiums in the world, New Zealand Women produced an excellent effort and posted a big total of 354/3 in their 50 overs.
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, 2nd ODI
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The star of the innings was Brooke Halliday, who scored an unbeaten 157, while Maddy Green contributed 67 and Izzy Gaze added a quick 59 not out. Chasing the target, Zimbabwe Women found it difficult to handle the bowling from the hosts and were all out for 174 in 47.3 overs. The Kerr sisters then played a key role with the ball, as Amelia Kerr took four wickets and Jess Kerr picked up three, helping New Zealand secure a big 180-run win. After such a convincing result, the hosts will look to keep their form and wrap up the series in the second ODI.
For the NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 team prediction, Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr are the most obvious choices for captaincy and should be considered in your Dream11 combinations.
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women Match Details
| Series | Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd ODI |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | University Oval |
| City | Dunedin |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 AM IST, 8th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Halliday | New Zealand Women | 157 Runs |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | 4 Wickets |
| Kelis Ndhlovu | Zimbabwe Women | 52 Runs |
| Precious Marange | Zimbabwe Women | 1 Wicket |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Toss Prediction
At the University Oval Ground in Dunedin, both chasing and defending sides have won 9 matches each, out of the total 18 fixtures. It is expected to be a balanced surface throughout the course of the match. In the NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction today match, it is expected that Amelia Kerr, the captain of New Zealand women, will opt to bowl first if she wins the toss.
Record of Chasing Teams at University Oval
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11 (Probable)
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| New Zealand Women Playing XI | Zimbabwe Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr (c) | Modester Mupachikwa (wk) |
| Emma McLeod | Kelis Ndhlovu |
| Maddy Green | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano |
| Brooke Halliday | Beloved Biza |
| Izzy Gaze (wk) | Loreen Tshuma |
| Izzy Sharp | Chiedza Dhururu (WK) |
| Jess Kerr | Christabel Chaunzwa |
| Polly Inglis | Adel Zimunu |
| Nensi Patel | Tendai Makusha |
| Molly Penfold | Nomvelo Sibanda (c) |
| Bree Illing | Precious Marange |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Brooke Halliday and Kelis Ndhlovu |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Amelia Kerr and Precious Marange |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Molly Penfold | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kelis Ndhlovu | Zimbabwe Women | Batter |
| Precious Marange | Zimbabwe Women | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: I Gaze(vc)
- Batters: C Mugeri, M Green, B Biza, K Ndlovu
- All-rounders: A Kerr(c), B Halliday, N Patel
- Bowlers: P Marange, J Kerr, M Penfold
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: I Gaze, M Mupachikwa
- Batters: C Mugeri, M Green, I Sharp, E McLeod
- All-rounders: A Kerr, B Halliday(vc), L Tshuma
- Bowlers: J Kerr(c), B Illing
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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 (2nd ODI) Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| P Inglis | 6.5 |
| A Zimunhu | 7.5 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather & Pitch Report at University Oval
| Temperature | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 240 runs |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | 1 |
| Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W) | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
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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New Zealand Women are expected to win the 2nd ODI of the series against Zimbabwe Women.
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