Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 27-Feb-2026 11:45 AM | Seddon Park
NZW 196/1 (20)
ZIMW 86/10 (18.3)
New Zealand Women won by 110 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomvelo Sibanda* | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Kerr* | 3.3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.86 |
| Rosemary Mair | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2.67 |
Last Wicket:Tendai Makusha b Jess Kerr 5(6) - 86/10 in 18.3 ov.
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women
New Zealand Women — Innings 1 (196/1 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Gaze (wk) not out | 85 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 157.41 | |
| Amelia Kerr (c) c Tendai Makusha b Nyasha Gwanzura | 82 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 157.69 | |
| Izzy Sharp not out | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 157.14 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 196 | 1 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight, Bree Illing | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Zimunu | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
| Nomvelo Sibanda | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Tendai Makusha | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Christabel Chatonzwa | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Nyasha Gwanzura | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Loryn Phiri | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 |
| Loreen Tshuma | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella Gaze & Amelia Kerr | 163 | 97 |
| Isabella Gaze & Izzy Sharp | 33 | 23 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia Kerr | 16.1 | 163 |
Zimbabwe Women — Innings 2 (86/10 in 18.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyasha Gwanzura c Polly Inglis b Jess Kerr | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kelis Ndhlovu lbw b Rosemary Mair | 19 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 65.52 | |
| Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano b Bree Illing | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Beloved Biza c Jess Kerr b Amelia Kerr | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Chiedza Dhururu (wk) c Jess Kerr b Nensi Patel | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 153.85 | |
| Loryn Phiri c and b Kayley Knight | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Christabel Chatonzwa run out (Polly Inglis/Rosemary Mair) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Loreen Tshuma b Nensi Patel | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Adel Zimunu b Kayley Knight | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tendai Makusha b Jess Kerr | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Nomvelo Sibanda (c) not out | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |
| Extras | Byes: 2 | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 7 | Total: 14 | |||||
| Total | 86 | 10 wkts, 18.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Kerr | 3.3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.9 |
| Bree Illing | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3.3 |
| Nensi Patel | 4 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Kayley Knight | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.2 |
| Amelia Kerr | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Rosemary Mair | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2.7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nyasha Gwanzura & Kelis Ndhlovu | 1 | 3 |
| Mugeri & Kelis Ndhlovu | 13 | 17 |
| Beloved Biza & Kelis Ndhlovu | 22 | 25 |
| Dhururu & Kelis Ndhlovu | 10 | 10 |
| Dhururu & Loryn Phiri | 16 | 14 |
| Christabel Chatonzwa & Loryn Phiri | 6 | 9 |
| Christabel Chatonzwa & Loreen Tshuma | 2 | 4 |
| Christabel Chatonzwa & Adel Zimunu | 6 | 8 |
| Tendai Makusha & Adel Zimunu | 1 | 2 |
| Tendai Makusha & Nomvelo Sibanda | 10 | 20 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nyasha Gwanzura | 0.3 | 1 |
| 2 | Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano | 3.2 | 14 |
| 3 | Beloved Biza | 7.2 | 35 |
| 4 | Kelis Ndhlovu | 8.6 | 45 |
| 5 | Chiedza Dhururu | 11.2 | 61 |
| 6 | Loryn Phiri | 12.5 | 67 |
| 7 | Loreen Tshuma | 13.3 | 69 |
| 8 | Christabel Chatonzwa | 14.5 | 75 |
| 9 | Adel Zimunu | 15.1 | 76 |
| 10 | Tendai Makusha | 18.3 | 86 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 27-Feb-2026 11:45 AM |
| Venue | Seddon Park |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV |
Match Preview: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women (NZ-W vs ZM-W)
New Zealand Women will face Zimbabwe Women in a thrilling match on 27-Feb-2026 in Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Seddon Park at 11:45 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV.
Match Overview
New Zealand Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Zimbabwe Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026.
The pitch at Seddon Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Zimbabwe Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand Women batting and Zimbabwe Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand Women showcase its strengths, or will Zimbabwe Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV on 27-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
