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New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women Commentary
NZ-W vs ZIM-W 2nd T20I Commentary - Hamilton (27 February 2026)
New Zealand Women
196-1 (20.0)
Match Ended
New Zealand Women beat Zimbabwe Women by 110 runs
Zimbabwe Women
86-10 (18.3)
NZ-W • 1st innings
196/1
ZIM-W • 2nd innings
86/10
All
Overs
W
6s
4s
18.1
0
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
18.2
4
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
Four! That is pulled through the on side. The ball races to the fence in no time.
18.3
W
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.
17.1
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
17.2
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
17.3
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
17.4
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
17.5
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
17.6
0
Rosemary Mair to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 82/9
(18 Overs)
N Sibanda
4(14)
T Makusha
1(3)
R Mair
3-1-8-1
Over 18 ·82 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
16.1
1
Jess Kerr to Nomvelo Sibanda
1 run, that is just a mere push for a run.
16.2
0
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
16.3
1
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
1 run, the batter comes forward and plays an off drive for a run.
16.4
0
Jess Kerr to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
16.5
0
Jess Kerr to Nomvelo Sibanda
Bye. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
16.6
0
Jess Kerr to Tendai Makusha
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Till Now Score: 82/9
(17 Overs)
T Makusha
1(3)
N Sibanda
4(8)
J Kerr
3-0-13-1
Over 17 ·82 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
15.1
W
Kayley Knight to Adel Zimunu
OUT! Dragged on! The batter has played that onto the stumps.
15.2
0
Kayley Knight to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
15.3
0
Kayley Knight to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
15.4
0
Kayley Knight to Nomvelo Sibanda
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
15.5
2
Kayley Knight to Nomvelo Sibanda
2 runs, that is punched off the back foot for a couple.
15.6
1
Kayley Knight to Nomvelo Sibanda
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
Till Now Score: 79/9
(16 Overs)
N Sibanda
3(5)
T Makusha
0(0)
K Knight
4-0-25-2
Over 16 ·79 Runs
W
0
0
0
2
1
14.1
0
Rosemary Mair to Christabel Chatonzwa
Bye. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
14.2
0
Rosemary Mair to Adel Zimunu
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
14.3
4
Rosemary Mair to Adel Zimunu
Four! The batter lofts this over the infield and collects a boundary.
14.4
1
Rosemary Mair to Adel Zimunu
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
14.5
W
Rosemary Mair to Christabel Chatonzwa
OUT! The fielder takes the bails off and appeals for the run out. The umpire raises the finger.
14.6
1
Rosemary Mair to Adel Zimunu
1 run, that is flicked off the back foot for a run.
Till Now Score: 76/8
(15 Overs)
A Zimunu
6(7)
T Makusha
0(0)
R Mair
2-0-8-1
Over 15 ·76 Runs
0
0
4
1
W
1
13.1
0
Nensi Patel to Loreen Tshuma
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
13.2
0
Nensi Patel to Loreen Tshuma
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
13.3
W
Nensi Patel to Loreen Tshuma
OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batter’s defense.
13.4
0
Nensi Patel to Adel Zimunu
No run, the batter comes forward and plays the off drive but it is a dot ball.
13.5
0
Nensi Patel to Adel Zimunu
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
13.6
0
Nensi Patel to Adel Zimunu
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
Till Now Score: 69/7
(14 Overs)
A Zimunu
0(3)
C Chatonzwa
3(5)
N Patel
4-1-11-2
Over 14 ·69 Runs
0
0
W
0
0
0
12.1
1
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
12.2
1
Kayley Knight to Christabel Chatonzwa
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
12.3
0
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
Leg bye, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
12.4
1
Kayley Knight to Christabel Chatonzwa
1 run, that is pulled away through the square leg region for a single.
12.5
W
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
OUT! Good return catch. No one’s help required.
12.6
1WD
Kayley Knight to Loreen Tshuma
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
12.6
1
Kayley Knight to Loreen Tshuma
1 run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out for a run.
Till Now Score: 69/6
(13 Overs)
L Tshuma
1(1)
C Chatonzwa
3(5)
K Knight
3-0-22-1
Over 13 ·69 Runs
1
1
0
1
W
1WD
1
11.1
0
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
11.2
W
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
OUT! It is high in the air, but there is a fielder under it, who takes it.
11.3
0
Nensi Patel to Christabel Chatonzwa
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
11.4
1
Nensi Patel to Christabel Chatonzwa
1 run, this is driven through mid on for a single.
11.5
1
Nensi Patel to Loryn Phiri
1 run, that is lofted away for a single.
11.6
0
Nensi Patel to Christabel Chatonzwa
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 63/5
(12 Overs)
C Chatonzwa
1(3)
L Phiri
3(6)
N Patel
3-0-11-1
Over 12 ·63 Runs
0
W
0
1
1
0
10.1
1WD
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
10.1
0
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
10.2
1WD
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
Wide! Beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
10.2
1
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
10.3
4
Kayley Knight to Chiedza Dhururu
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
10.4
4
Kayley Knight to Chiedza Dhururu
Four! The pull shot comes out and it fetches the batter a boundary.
10.5
1
Kayley Knight to Chiedza Dhururu
1 run, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a run.
10.6
0
Kayley Knight to Loryn Phiri
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
Till Now Score: 61/4
(11 Overs)
L Phiri
2(5)
C Dhururu
20(11)
K Knight
2-0-17-0
Over 11 ·61 Runs
1WD
0
1WD
1
4
4
1
0
9.1
0
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
No run, a gentle push by the batter but cannot pierce the gap.
9.2
2
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
2 runs, the batter sweeps this away for a couple.
9.3
1
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
9.4
0
Nensi Patel to Loryn Phiri
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
9.5
1
Nensi Patel to Loryn Phiri
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
9.6
0
Nensi Patel to Chiedza Dhururu
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
Till Now Score: 49/4
(10 Overs)
C Dhururu
11(8)
L Phiri
1(2)
N Patel
2-0-9-0
Over 10 ·49 Runs
0
2
1
0
1
0
8.1
1
Rosemary Mair to Kelis Ndhlovu
1 run, that is pulled away through the mid wicket region for a single.
8.2
1
Rosemary Mair to Chiedza Dhururu
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
8.3
0
Rosemary Mair to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter goes back in the crease to flick but cannot find the gap.
8.4
0
Rosemary Mair to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
8.5
0
Rosemary Mair to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
8.6
W
Rosemary Mair to Kelis Ndhlovu
OUT! The batter misses a straight ball and is struck on the pads, right in front. No problems for the umpire to adjudge the batter LBW.
Till Now Score: 45/4
(9 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
19(29)
C Dhururu
8(4)
R Mair
1-0-2-1
Over 9 ·45 Runs
1
1
0
0
0
W
7.1
0
Amelia Kerr to Beloved Biza
No run, the batter employs the reverse sweep but cannot gain anything from it.
7.2
W
Amelia Kerr to Beloved Biza
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
7.3
2
Amelia Kerr to Chiedza Dhururu
2 runs, that is defended off the front foot for a couple.
7.4
4
Amelia Kerr to Chiedza Dhururu
Four! That reaches the fence. The batter sweeps this away and finds the boundary at square leg.
7.5
1
Amelia Kerr to Chiedza Dhururu
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
7.6
1
Amelia Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
1 run, there comes the broom and the ball is swept away for a run.
Till Now Score: 43/3
(8 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
18(24)
C Dhururu
7(3)
A Kerr
1-0-8-1
Over 8 ·43 Runs
0
W
2
4
1
1
6.1
1
Kayley Knight to Beloved Biza
1 run, that is punched off the back foot for a single.
6.2
1
Kayley Knight to Kelis Ndhlovu
1 run, that is lofted away for a single.
6.3
0
Kayley Knight to Beloved Biza
No run, that is a cracking pull off the back foot, but for no run.
6.4
1
Kayley Knight to Beloved Biza
1 run, the pull shot comes into play. One run taken.
6.5
2
Kayley Knight to Kelis Ndhlovu
2 runs, the batter goes deep in the crease and guides it through third man for a couple of runs.
6.6
0
Kayley Knight to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Till Now Score: 35/2
(7 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
17(23)
B Biza
3(8)
K Knight
1-0-5-0
Over 7 ·35 Runs
1
1
0
1
2
0
5.1
1
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
5.2
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
5.3
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
4 Leg byes, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
5.4
4
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
Four! That is a great shot. Short in length, the batter cuts it through point and finds the boundary.
5.5
1WD
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
Wide! Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
5.5
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
5.6
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Till Now Score: 30/2
(6 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
14(20)
B Biza
1(5)
B Illing
3-0-10-1
Over 6 ·30 Runs
1
0
0
4
1WD
0
0
4.1
0
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
4.2
0
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
4.3
4
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
Four! That will put the bowler off. The batter gets down on a knee and sweeps away for a boundary.
4.4
0
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
4.5
1WD
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
Wide! Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
4.5
0
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
4.6
0
Nensi Patel to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
Till Now Score: 20/2
(5 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
10(15)
B Biza
0(4)
N Patel
1-0-5-0
Over 5 ·20 Runs
0
0
4
0
1WD
0
0
3.1
0
Bree Illing to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
3.2
W
Bree Illing to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
OUT! BOWLED! That has gone through the batter’s defense.
3.3
0
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
No run. Play and a miss! The batter wasn't quite sure how to play that one.
3.4
0
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
3.5
0
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
No run, the batter has just blocked that from the crease.
3.6
1WD
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
Wide! The batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
3.6
0
Bree Illing to Beloved Biza
No run, beaten! Lovely bowling as the batter is defeated all ends up.
Till Now Score: 15/2
(4 Overs)
B Biza
0(4)
K Ndhlovu
6(9)
B Illing
2-0-4-1
Over 4 ·15 Runs
0
W
0
0
0
1WD
0
2.1
1
Jess Kerr to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
1 run, the batter lofts this in the air and gets a run for the team.
2.2
0
Jess Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter has just watchfully blocked this out.
2.3
4
Jess Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
Four! That is a boundary. The batter flicks this with great timing and finds the fence.
2.4
0
Jess Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
2.5
0
Jess Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run. Swing and a miss! The batter swings hard at that one but does not connect.
2.6
0
Jess Kerr to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, that is defended solidly off the front foot.
Till Now Score: 14/1
(3 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
6(9)
C Mugeri-Tiripano
7(6)
J Kerr
2-0-11-1
Over 3 ·14 Runs
1
0
4
0
0
0
1.1
0
Bree Illing to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
No run, the on drive comes out now. But doesn’t result in anything.
1.2
1
Bree Illing to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
1 run, that is pushed away for a single.
1.3
2
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
2 runs, this time the batter goes back and punches it from the crease for a couple of runs.
1.4
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter is not interested in playing at that.
1.5
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
1.6
0
Bree Illing to Kelis Ndhlovu
No run, the batter looks to play that but is comprehensively beaten.
Till Now Score: 9/1
(2 Overs)
K Ndhlovu
2(4)
C Mugeri-Tiripano
6(5)
B Illing
1-0-3-0
Over 2 ·9 Runs
0
1
2
0
0
0
0.1
0
Jess Kerr to Nyasha Gwanzura
No run, that is flicked away but straight to the fielder.
0.2
0
Jess Kerr to Nyasha Gwanzura
No run, the off drive is played but it is stopped.
0.3
1WD
Jess Kerr to Nyasha Gwanzura
Wide! The batter lets the ball go outside off stump.
0.3
W
Jess Kerr to Nyasha Gwanzura
OUT! That is a simple catch to the fielder.
0.4
4
Jess Kerr to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
Four! Nice one. A good-looking square drive is played and it results in a boundary.
0.5
0
Jess Kerr to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
No run, that is punched off the back foot but straight to the fielder.
0.6
1
Jess Kerr to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano
1 run, that is cut away through covers for a single.
Till Now Score: 6/1
(1 Overs)
C Mugeri-Tiripano
5(3)
K Ndhlovu
0(0)
J Kerr
1-0-6-1
Over 1 ·6 Runs
0
0
1WD
W
4
0
1