Hamilton, New Zealand – March 11, 2026:
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team dominated against Zimbabwe Women in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 12 clash, securing a convincing win with both bat and ball.
📊 Full Scorecard
New Zealand Women Innings: 175/4 in 20 overs
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Suzie Bates: 62 (41)
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Amelia Kerr: 45* (28)
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Sophie Devine: 38 (25)
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Thandolwenkosi Mlilo: 2/36
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Mary-Anne Musonda: 1/29
Zimbabwe Women Innings: 134/9 in 20 overs
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Mary-Anne Musonda: 40 (32)
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Sharne Mayers: 28 (20)
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Lea Tahuhu: 3/22
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Amelia Kerr: 2/16
Result: New Zealand Women won by 41 runs
🔥 Match Highlights
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Explosive Opening: Suzie Bates’ quickfire 62 set the foundation for New Zealand’s strong total.
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All-Round Performance: Amelia Kerr contributed both with 45* runs and two crucial wickets.
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Zimbabwe’s Resistance: Mary-Anne Musonda fought valiantly, but lack of support from other batters limited the chase.
⭐ Player of the Match
Suzie Bates – Her aggressive 62 at a strike rate of 151 helped New Zealand post a challenging total.
📈 Tournament Impact
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New Zealand strengthens its position in the Super 12 points table.
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Zimbabwe faces an uphill task to reach the semifinals.
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ICC T20 Women’s rankings see New Zealand retaining top positions. (ICC Rankings)
📺 Broadcast & Streaming
Telecast on Sky Sport NZ and live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar, with highlights available on Cricbuzz and official social media platforms.
