NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026, 2nd ODI

The stage will be set in Dunedin, where the New Zealand Women will duel with the Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI at University Oval on 8^th March at 3:30 AM IST.

Get the best NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI match of the Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Preview:

Dominance marked the opening match of the ODI series as New Zealand Women secured a comprehensive victory to take a 1-0 lead. At University Oval in Dunedin, the hosts produced an exceptional batting display and compiled a formidable 354 for 3 in their 50 overs. Brooke Halliday led the charge with a magnificent unbeaten 157, while Maddy Green contributed 67 and Isabella Gaze remained not out on 59 to strengthen the innings. In response, Zimbabwe Women managed 174 in 47.3 overs, with Kelis Ndhlovu scoring 52 and Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano adding 38, yet the visitors ultimately fell short by 180 runs.

SHORTS

View More

Your daily dose of cricket!

Loading...

Confidence now surrounds the New Zealand camp heading into the second ODI. Halliday currently tops the batting charts after her outstanding century, whereas Green and Gaze also demonstrated excellent support during the first encounter. Additionally, the bowling attack maintained relentless pressure as Amelia Kerr delivered an impressive spell of 4 for 35 and Jess Kerr claimed 3 for 28, effectively dismantling Zimbabwe’s batting lineup.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe Women will seek a stronger response to keep the series alive. Ndhlovu displayed patience with her half-century in the opening game, and Mugeri-Tiripano, alongside Beloved Biza contributed useful runs. However, the team will require a more disciplined bowling effort from players such as Precious Marange, Christabel Chatonzwa, and Nomvelo Sibanda. Consequently, Zimbabwe Women must improve their overall execution if they hope to level the series in the upcoming match.

Also Read: Rinku Singh replaces Abhishek Sharma for T20 World Cup final as Gautam Gambhir handed big suggestion

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Head-to-Head Record:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather & Pitch Report:

Record of chasing teams:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11s (Predicted):

New Zealand Women Playing 11:

1) Emma McLeod

2) Amelia Kerr ©

3) Maddy Green

4) Brooke Halliday

5) Isabella Gaze (wk)

6) Izzy Sharp

7) Jess Kerr

8) Polly Inglis

9) Nensi Patel

10) Molly Penfold

11) Bree Illing

Zimbabwe Women Playing 11:

1) Kelis Ndhlovu

2) Modester Mupachikwa (wk)

3) Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano

4) Beloved Biza

5) Loreen Tshuma

6) Chiedza Dhururu

7) Christabel Chatonzwa

8) Adel Zimunu

9) Tendai Makusha

10) Nomvelo Sibanda ©

11) Precious Marange

Hot Picks for NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks:

Top Picks:

Budget Picks:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Isabella Gaze
• Batters – Maddy Green, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza
• All-rounders – Amelia Kerr ©, Brooke Halliday (vc), Nensi Patel
• Bowlers – Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Christabel Chatonzwa

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Isabella Gaze
• Batters – Maddy Green ©, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Kelis Ndhlovu
• All-rounders – Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Nensi Patel
• Bowlers – Precious Marange, Jess Kerr (vc), Molly Penfold, Bree Illing

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:

NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Winner Prediction:

New Zealand Women will look set to claim victory in this match thanks to their outstanding performance in the last game.