Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026: After winning the first two ODIs, the New Zealand Women will look to complete a clean sweep of the Zimbabwe Women in the ODI series. The third and final ODI will be played on March 11, 2026, at 3:30 AM IST at the University Oval, Dunedin.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W (New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women) Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women (NZ-W vs ZIM-W) |
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 10th March 2026 |
| Time | 03:30 AM (IST) - 10:00 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Previews
In the second ODI, Zimbabwe Women batted first and scored a total of 102 before being all out. Kellis Ndhlovu and Modester Mupachikwa batted patiently at the top of the order, but the latter had to retire after suffering a hard blow. Mupachikwa scored 32 runs but lacked much support from the other middle-order batsmen. Wickets fell regularly, and Zimbabwe Women never gained momentum. Amelia Kerr continued her good form with the ball, taking 7 wickets for just 34 runs, leaving Zimbabwe Women all out for just 102.
Amelia Kerr and Isabella Gaze gave New Zealand Women a solid start. Kerr scored 45, while Gaze made 20, which virtually sealed the match for New Zealand Women. Maddy Green also made 27 to help New Zealand Women win in the 17th over with 8 wickets in hand.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W University Oval Pitch Report
The pitch for the NZ-W vs ZIM-W third ODI at the University Oval in Dunedin is a balanced one, generally favoring batsmen with good bounce and carry.
Once batsmen settle in, this pitch is conducive to consistent scoring. The average first innings total in ODIs is around 260; in the recent six matches, teams batting first have won, while chasing teams have been equally successful. Initial seam movement and swing favors pacers in the first 10 overs, especially when cloudy, but spinners find less grip later on.
In previous ODIs of the series at similar venues, NZ-W's high scores of 354/3 demonstrated batting dominance after the new ball. Expect contested totals of over 230-240.
Who will win today 3rd ODI match between New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women?
Aaj ka ZIM-W vs NZ-W match kon jeetega: New Zealand Women are the favorites to win the third ODI against Zimbabwe Women at the University Oval in Dunedin.
NZW leads 2-0 after impressive victories: the first by 180 runs (354/3 vs. 174) and the second by 8 wickets (106/2 chasing 103), with Amelia Kerr's impressive performance (7/34). ZIMW's batting faltered both times, unable to handle New Zealand's pace and spin.
NZW has a strong record in women's ODIs against ZIMW, having won recent matches comfortably; no upsets are expected in this difficult match.
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