New Zealand Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the 3rd ODI at the University Oval, Dunedin on the 11th.th March 3:30 am IST.
Get the best NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insights for the 3rd ODI of Zimbabwe Women New Zealand tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Preview:
After a spectacular win in the second match, New Zealand women are currently ahead 2-0 in the ODI series. Zimbabwe Women were all out for 102 in 29.1 overs in the second ODI at the University Oval, Dunedin. Modest Mupachikwa was the top scorer with 32 runs, while Audrey Majwishaya added 13 runs. However, New Zealand’s bowling attack dominated the game as Amelia Kerr bowled a brilliant spell and took 7 wickets, while Molly Penfold dismantled Zimbabwe’s batting lineup by taking 3 wickets.
In reply, New Zealand Women chased the target comfortably and achieved the target by scoring 106 runs for 2 wickets in 16.2 overs. Amelia Kerr played a crucial inning of 45 runs, while Isabella Gaze contributed 20 runs at the top. Meanwhile, Maddy Green remained unbeaten on 23 runs and helped the team win by 8 wickets with plenty of overs to spare. With this impressive performance, New Zealand Women clinched the ODI series and carried strong momentum into the final match.
Therefore, New Zealand Women would like to maintain their winning streak and complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the third ODI. Players like Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green and Brooke Holliday will again play important roles for the hosts. Zimbabwe Women, on the other hand, will aim to improve their batting performance in the final game. Batsmen like Modest Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano and Kelis Ndhlovu will need to step up, while bowlers like Audrey Mzvishaya and Christabel Chatonzwa will look to provide early success. Another competitive contest is expected as both the teams are set to face each other in the last ODI of the series.
NZ-W vs ZIM-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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new zealand women |
2 |
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zimbabwe women |
0 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
16°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
220 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
57% |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Playing 11 (Expected):
New Zealand Women’s Playing 11:
1) Amelia Kerr ©
2) Emma McLeod
3) Muddy Green
4) Brooke Holiday
5) Easy Sharp
6) Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper)
7) Polly English
8) Nancy Patel
9) Rosemary Mair
10) Molly Penfold
11) Bree Elling
zimbabwe women playing 11: :
1) Kelis Ndhlovu
2) Modestor Mupachiqua (Wicketkeeper)
3) Chipo Mugeri
4) Dear Biza
5) Loren Tsuma
6) Chidza Dhururu
7) Nyasha Gwanzura
8) Christabel Chatonzwa
9) Adele Zimunu
10) Audrey Majwishaya
11) Nomvelo Sibanda ©
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Isabella Gaze – The right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper for the New Zealand women’s team has impressed in the middle order in this series with an unbeaten 59, highlighting her confident batting approach. |
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Amelia Kerr – New Zealand Women’s standout right-handed batsman and right-arm leg-break bowling all-rounder has produced a remarkable all-round performance, taking 7 for 34 and scoring 45 runs during this series. |
Raises up:
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Maddy Green – The right-handed batsman and occasional off-break bowler representing New Zealand Women has strengthened the middle order in this series with an innings of 67 runs. |
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Brooke Halliday – The left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium bowler for New Zealand Women has demonstrated remarkable batting authority in this series, scoring a brilliant unbeaten 157 and has dominated the top order. |
Budget Selection:
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Dear Biza – The right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler from Zimbabwe Women has contributed valuable overs as a bowling all-rounder, supporting the attack with steady and controlled bowling during this series. |
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Rosemary Mair – The right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer representing New Zealand Women has strengthened the bowling attack with disciplined pace and controlled seam bowling throughout this series. |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Zimbabwe Women New Zealand tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Amelia Kerr and Isabella Gage |
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vice captain |
Brooke Holiday and Maddie Green |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Modester Mupachiqua, Isabella Gage
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Chipo Mugeri, Kelis Ndlovu
- All-rounders – Amelia Kerr©, Brooke Halliday (vice-captain), Nancy Patel
- Bowlers – Audrey Mazavishaya, Molly Penfold, Christabel Chatonjwa
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Defender – Isabella Gage ©
- Batsmen – Maddy Green (Vice Captain), Chipo Mugeri, Kelis Ndhlovu, Loved Biza
- Allrounders – Amelia Kerr, Brooke Holliday, Nancy Patel
- Bowlers – Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Christabel Chatonjwa
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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i intense |
8.0 credit |
No |
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Si Dhururu |
7.5 credits |
No |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Zimbabwe Women tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
amelia kerr |
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gl captaincy option |
isabella gaze |
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choice of punt |
Rosemary Mair and Cutie Biza |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-3-3 |
NZ-W vs ZIM-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering their performance throughout this series, New Zealand Women will be expected to win this match.

