Published on: Mar 4, 2026 3:43 am IST | Updated on: Mar 2, 2026 5:25 pm IST
The Zimbabwean women are on a tour of New Zealand for 6 white ball games. The tour kicked off with a 3-match T20I series that saw the hosts handsomely getting the better of the visitors 3-0. The two sides will now lock horns in the first of the three ODIs set to be played in Dunedin. Heading into the ODIs, the Whiteferns will start as the favorites, especially after clinching the T20I series at will. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at Dunedin.
The New Zealand women’s side should start as the outright favorites, not only in this fixture but for the series as well. They have already clinched the T20I series 3-0 and will look to take the first game of the ODI series to gain an early lead. Expect the win probability meter to lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at Dunedin.
ZIM-W: 0% win chance NZ-W: 100% win chance
Fresh off a ton in the first game of the 3-match T20I of the series against Zimbabwe, the newly appointed Whiteferns skipper will be up for another showdown with both bat and ball. Expect her to be among runs.
The White ferns opener scored to 86 in the second T20I against Zimbabwe women. She remained unbeaten in two of the three occasions against
The right hander has scored 303 runs in her last 9 women ODIs and will be a key figure with the bat for the Zimbabwean women.
The Whiteferns opener was the leading run-getter in the recently concluded T20I series. She scored a mammoth 189 runs in 3 innings and will be looking to deliver the same effect with the bat in this series.
Check out our prediction for the NZ-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at Dunedin.
New Zealand Women will head into the ODI series against Zimbabwe Women as prime favorites, having already dominated the visitors in the preceding T20I series with a commanding 3-0 sweep. The Whiteferns, under the fresh leadership of Amelia Kerr, have showcased a rejuvenated approach, blending youthful energy with seasoned experience. Their batting unit has looked fluent, with top-order consistency setting the tone, while the bowlers have maintained relentless discipline to stifle Zimbabwe’s scoring opportunities.
Zimbabwe, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge the hosts in the longer format. Their batting collapses in the T20Is highlighted a lack of adaptability against New Zealand’s varied attack, and the ODIs will demand greater resilience.
For New Zealand, the focus will be on continuing their momentum, using home conditions to their advantage, and further cementing their dominance. With Kerr’s captaincy already making an impact, the Whiteferns appear well-positioned to tame Zimbabwe yet again and set the tone for the ODI leg of the tour. Unless Zimbabwe can produce a collective turnaround, the series looks firmly tilted in favor of the hosts.
Zimbabwe Women face a daunting challenge as they prepare for their first-ever ODI meeting against New Zealand Women. The hosts, fresh from a dominant 3-0 sweep in the T20I series, will enter the ODIs brimming with confidence under the leadership of Amelia Kerr. For Zimbabwe, this historic clash offers both opportunity and pressure. They will need to rise above their recent struggles, particularly with the bat, and find ways to counter New Zealand’s disciplined bowling attack.
An upset is possible, but it will require a collective effort. Zimbabwe’s top order must anchor the innings, while their bowlers need to exploit any early movement to put the Whiteferns under pressure. Fielding sharpness and minimizing errors will also be crucial in a format that demands consistency. New Zealand, however, remain firm favorites, with home advantage and superior depth across departments.
For Zimbabwe, this match is about more than just the result, it’s about proving they can compete at the highest level. If they can channel determination and play fearless cricket, they might just script a memorable upset in Dunedin. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 0 ZIM-W won: 0 NZ-W won: 0 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form ZIMBABWE WOMEN: W NR NR L L RECENT form NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: L L W W L
The Zimbabwean women and the New Zealand women have never come across each other in ODI cricket. This will be their first meeting in women’s ODI cricket.
How will the two teams, i.e., the New Zealand and Zimbabwe women, fare in the 3rd ODI match of the Zimbabwe Women’s tour of New Zealand 2026? Let’s take a look.
Georgia Plimmer, Emma McLeod, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr (C), Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Izzy Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Nensi Patel
Nyasha Gwanzura, Kelis Ndhlovu, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Beloved Biza, Loryn Phiri, Christabel Chatonzwa, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Kelis Ndhlovu, Loreen Tshuma, Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Adel Zimunu, Tendai Makusha
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st ODI match of the Pakistan Women’s Tour of South Africa 2026 between Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at the University Oval, Dunedin.
For the Dunedin ODI, the toss will play a key role. New Zealand Women are likely to bat first, aiming to post a strong total on a batting-friendly surface. Zimbabwe Women, however, may prefer chasing, hoping dew later in the evening can tilt conditions slightly in their favor.
The online live streaming of the 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 will take place live on the SonyLIV, FANCODE, and Amazon Prime apps. No live TV coverage available for this series in India.
The hosts New Zealand women are the overwhelming favorites. They have never lost to Zimbabwe women across formats and are fresh off a 3-0 win in the T20I series. Amelia Kerr and her girls should enter this contest and the series as the undeniable favorites. Therefore, as per our prediction, New Zealand Women are expected to win the NZ-W vs ZIM-W 1st ODI of the Zimbabwe Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026.
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