New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women are all set to script a brand new chapter as they meet for the primary time in a bilateral collection. The motion begins with the opening T20I at Seddon Park in Hamilton on February 25. The tour consists of three T20Is in Hamilton, adopted by a three-match ODI collection at Dunedin’s University Oval from March 5, giving each groups a beneficial stretch of aggressive cricket.
For the White Ferns, this collection indicators the beginning of a recent part beneath new captain Amelia Kerr, who can be main the facet in a house collection for the primary time. The squad, nonetheless, can be with out some acquainted faces. Suzie Bates is sidelined with a quadricep harm, Sophie Devine is unavailable for the T20Is, and Lea Tahuhu has been rested. Their absence opens the door for brand new expertise, with uncapped gamers Nensi Patel and Kayley Knight in line for potential debuts.
For Zimbabwe, the stakes are equally vital. The ODI leg marks their entry into the ICC Women’s Championship cycle, an essential pathway in direction of the 2029 World Cup. Led by Nomvelo Sibanda, Zimbabwe will look to skilled names like Josephine Nkomo, Kelis Ndhlovu and Modester Mupachikwa to rise to the event.
Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026: Schedule
- 1st T20I: February 25 – Seddon Park (11:45 am IST/ 6:15 am GMT/ 7:15 pm native)
- 2nd T20I: February 27 – Seddon Park (11:45 am IST/ 6:15 am GMT/ 7:15 pm native)
- third T20I: March 1 – Seddon Park (5:45 am IST/ 12:15 am/ 1:15 pm native)
- 1st ODI: March 5 – University Oval (03:30 am IST/ 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am native)
- 2nd ODI: March 8 – University Oval (03:30 am IST/ 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am native)
- third ODI: March 11 – University Oval (03:30 am IST/ 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am native)
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Squads
New Zealand: Amelia Kerr (c), Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Kayley Knight (T20I solely), Emma McLeod (ODI solely), Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp
Zimbabwe: Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Loreen Tshuma, Josephine Nkomo, Chiedza Dhururu, Nyasha Gwanzura, Audrey Mazvishaya, Adel Zimunu, Precious Marange, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Loryn Phiri, Christabel Chatonzwa, Tendai Makusha
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details
- New Zealand: TVNZ 1, TVNZ+
- Zimbabwe: ZBC TV, ZBC Online
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
- India: SonyLIV, FanCode app and web site
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket
Also READ: Australia vs India, Women’s ODI Series: Schedule, Team News, Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
This article was first revealed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
