New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd T20I – Zimbabwe Women Tour of New Zealand, 2026
New Zealand Women kicked off the series with a commanding 92-run thrashing of Zimbabwe in the 1st T20I at Seddon Park, posting 202/1 thanks to Amelia Kerr’s explosive maiden T20I ton. Now, with a chance to seal the series 2-0, the hosts look to build on that dominance while Zimbabwe scrambles for a response. Match starts February 27, 2026, at 11:45 AM local (NZDT) or 04:15 IST.
Official billing: New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women, 2nd T20I, Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand, 2026. Date: Friday, February 27, 2026. Time: 11:45 AM NZDT / 04:15 IST. Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Seddon Park lived up to its high-scoring rep in the opener, favoring batters with short boundaries—expect similar flat tracks pushing 180+ totals, though pacers got early swing before spinners gripped later. Chasing teams hold edge historically. Fine summer day ahead: 24°C highs, partly cloudy, light winds, near-zero rain risk for full game.
Leading 1-0 after Kerr’s 101* and Izzy Gaze’s 66 powered a massive total, New Zealand’s new captain asserts control early in her full-time role. Zimbabwe, bowled out for 110/4, needs fightback to avoid whitewash and gain confidence from rare tour. Builds prep for bigger clashes too.
White Ferns in cruise mode post-opener demolition—Kerr’s all-round magic (101* & 2-14) highlighted depth, with only one wicket lost. Recent T20 WC struggles forgotten amid home comfort. Zimbabwe collapsed after powerplay promise, losing openers quick; still, Biza’s 49* showed grit but lacked partnerships. Tour debut brings learning curve.
NZ W vs ZIM W Match Details
- Match: IND W vs AUS W 2nd ODI Match
- Date: 27 Feb 2026
- Time: 11:15 AM 6:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Where To Watch NZ W vs ZIM W Match Live Streaming Info:
Catch the New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd T20I live on SonyLIV and FanCode app/website in India—perfect for your Karachi timings starting 04:15 IST (02:45 PKT) on February 27.
Globally: TVNZ 1/TVZN+ (NZ), ZBC TV/Online (Zim), Fox Cricket/Kayo (Aus), Sky Sports Cricket (UK). Check apps for free trials or geo-access via VPN if needed.
Live Score Info:
NZ W vs ZIM W: All matches on these websites, ESPN and Cricbuzz, have live scores.
Where to Watch NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I Live
For the New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women 2nd T20I on February 27 (11:45 AM NZDT / 04:15 IST), tune in via these broadcasters—ideal from Pakistan at 02:45 PKT.
India & South Asia: SonyLIV app/website, FanCode (live streaming with commentary).
New Zealand: TVNZ 1, TVNZ+ (free broadcast).
Zimbabwe: ZBC TV, ZBC Online.
Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports.
UK: Sky Sports Cricket.
Free live scores/text on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz. Check geo-restrictions; VPNs like ExpressVPN often unlock SonyLIV for PK viewers
Head-to-Head
Slim history: 1 T20I played (this series opener), New Zealand won by 92 runs. No prior meetings, so NZ leads 1-0 overall. Last five? Just the one, a rout for hosts.
New Zealand Women Analysis
Strengths scream batting firepower (202/1 opener) and spin duo Kerr/Gardner-like control, plus pace swing from Illing (1-23). Weaknesses minimal at home, but over-reliance on Kerr? Recent: WC semis push, now series lead with Gaze opener solidity. Keys: Kerr (ton + wickets), Gaze (66), Illing (control).
Probable XI: Izzy Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Zimbabwe Women Analysis
Strengths in middle resilience—Biza (49*) and Nkomo (25) fought, Sibanda’s seam promise. Weaknesses: Top-order fragility (lost 2 early wkts), inexperience vs quality spin/pace. Recent: Opener loss exposes gaps, but tour youth gaining exposure post qualifiers. Keys: Biza (anchor), Mugeri-Tiripano (experience), Ndhlovu (all-round).
Probable XI: Kelis Ndhlovu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo (c), Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nomvelo Sibanda, Christabel Chatonzwa, Loreen Tshuma, Loryn Phiri, Tendai Makusha
Key Talking Points
Kerr’s captaincy dream start—can she repeat heroics? Zimbabwe’s openers Ndhlovu/Gwanzura crumbled (0 & early out); fix needed. Seddon’s batter bias favors NZ depth, but Zim pacers like Sibanda could swing if dew hits. Gaze-Plimmer pair’s stability vs Zim seam test. Momentum all Kiwi after 92-run gap.
New Zealand’s superior squad, home track mastery, and Kerr’s form overwhelm Zimbabwe’s green unit—hosts likely post 180+ again, winning by 50-70 runs or big chase. Conditions suit bat-first NZ at 75% odds