Zimw vs nz-w: New Zealand Women Dominate Zimbabwe in ODI Series

By Rohan Mehta / 08.03.2026

New Zealand Women Secure Victory

In the ongoing ODI series between New Zealand Women and Zimbabwe Women, a central question arises: how did New Zealand manage to dominate Zimbabwe in the second match? The answer lies in a remarkable performance by Amelia Kerr, who took 7 wickets for just 34 runs, leading her team to an 8-wicket victory.

Zimbabwe Women struggled throughout their innings, being all out for a mere 102 runs in 29.1 overs. This poor performance set the stage for New Zealand Women, who chased down the target with relative ease, thanks in part to Kerr’s contribution of 45 runs off 40 balls.

The match, held at University Oval in Dunedin on March 8, 2026, showcased the prowess of the New Zealand Women’s Team, who now lead the three-match ODI series 2-0. Molly Penfold also made a significant impact by taking the first 3 wickets for New Zealand.

Amelia Kerr’s achievement is particularly noteworthy as she broke Jackie Lord’s long-standing record for the best bowling figures by a New Zealand woman in ODIs, a record that had stood since 1982. Kerr’s performance not only earned her the Player of the Match title but also made her the seventh bowler in the world to take 7 wickets in a women’s ODI.

As the series progresses, the New Zealand Women are looking to maintain their momentum in the final match. The third ODI is scheduled to take place on March 11, where Zimbabwe will aim to bounce back and salvage some pride.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes to the Zimbabwe squad in response to their recent struggles. However, the focus remains on New Zealand’s impressive form and Kerr’s record-breaking feats.