NZ-W vs ZIM-W Prediction, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI, and Pitch Report

New Zealand Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the three-game series at University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday, March 8.

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Delving into the details of the first ODI, New Zealand Women batted first and posted a whopping total of 354/3 in 50 overs. Brooke Halliday (157*), Maddy Green (67), and Isabelle Gaze (59*) were the top batters in the first innings.

In the chase, Zimbabwe Women could score only 174 runs in 47.3 overs, losing the game by 180 runs. Amelia Kerr was the wrecker-in-chief with a four-wicket haul while Jess Kerr picked up three wickets.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Details

Match: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, ODI Series 2026, Match 2

Time & Date: 3:30 AM IST, Sunday, March 8

Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

NZ-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report

As seen in the first ODI of the three-match series, we can expect the batters to have their fair share on this surface. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bat first and put up a big total on the board.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs

New Zealand Women

Emma McLeod, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Bree Illing.

Zimbabwe Women

Kelis Ndhlovu, Modester Mupachikwa (wk), Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu, Christabel Chatonzwa, Adel Zimunu, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Precious Marange.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: New Zealand Women.

New Zealand Women, led by Amelia Kerr, have bagged four consecutive wins in the ongoing white-ball series against Zimbabwe Women. On that note, we can expect them to continue their winning momentum with yet another comfortable win, securing a 2-0 lead and winning the series with one more game left.

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