New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women will face each other in the 2nd ODI of the Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 at University Oval, Dunedin on Sunday, March 08, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 AM IST. Stay tuned with our NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd ODI prediction, team preview, pitch report and winner prediction ahead of this contest.
New Zealand Women enter this match with strong momentum after a dominant win in the opening ODI of the series. Zimbabwe Women, on the other hand, will look to bounce back and deliver a stronger performance after struggling to match the hosts in the first game.
The first ODI saw a massive batting display from New Zealand Women, which has also pushed the venue’s overall scoring numbers upward heading into the second match.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Over/Under Prediction
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | Over 45.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Amelia Kerr remains one of New Zealand’s most dependable batters in ODI cricket. Despite a rare failure in the previous match where she scored just 15 runs, she continues to bat in the top order and has the ability to build long innings. Given her consistency and the batting-friendly conditions at Dunedin, backing her to bounce back with a big score is a strong option.
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kellies Ndlovu | Over 13.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Kellies Ndlovu showed impressive patience in the first ODI with a 52-run knock, holding the innings together under pressure. As Zimbabwe’s most composed batter in the previous match, she could once again be key at the top of the order if the visitors are to post a competitive total.
New Zealand – Women Preview
New Zealand Women produced a commanding performance in the first ODI, posting 354/3 in 50 overs before bowling Zimbabwe out for 174, securing a 180 run victory. The highlight of the innings was a sensational knock from Brooke Halliday, who remained unbeaten on 157 off 118 balls, guiding the innings after steady contributions from the middle order. Maddy Green also played an important role with a composed 67, while Isabella Gaze added a quick 59 not out to push the total well beyond Zimbabwe’s reach.
With the ball, New Zealand’s attack maintained control throughout the chase. Amelia Kerr led the effort with 4 wickets, while Jess Kerr and Molly Penfold chipped in with key breakthroughs. Overall, it was a complete performance from the hosts, and they will be confident of repeating that display to wrap up the series.
Zimbabwe – Women Preview
Zimbabwe Women struggled to keep pace with the massive target in the first ODI. While there were brief signs of resistance, the batting unit never truly threatened New Zealand’s total.
Kelis Ndlovu was the standout performer with a patient 52, anchoring the innings at the top. Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano contributed 38, and Beloved Biza added 29, but the side lacked momentum and regular partnerships while chasing a daunting score.
The bowling attack also found it difficult to contain New Zealand’s batters, with only Christabel Chatonzwa and Precious Marange managing to pick up a wicket each. Zimbabwe will need a much improved all-round effort if they are to challenge the hosts in the second ODI.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Women: Amelia Kerr (c), Emma McLeod, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Bree Illing
Zimbabwe Women: Kelis Ndlovu, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Christabel Chatonzwa, Adel Zimunu, Tendai Makusha, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Precious Marange
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Pitch Report
The pitch at University Oval, Dunedin generally offers a balanced contest in ODIs. Bowlers can extract early movement, but once batters settle in, scoring becomes easier. However, the massive total in the previous ODI has pushed the scoring averages higher.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Matches won batting first | 3 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 222 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 188 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Winner Prediction
New Zealand Women dominated the first ODI with both bat and ball and will enter the second match with confidence. Zimbabwe Women showed some resistance with the bat but struggled overall to compete with the hosts.
Considering squad depth, home advantage and the performance gap seen in the first ODI, New Zealand Women are expected to win again and seal the series.
Our Prediction: New Zealand Women to Win.
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