Zimbabwe set for ICC Women’s Championship debut with New Zealand tour

Zimbabwe is set to debut at the ICC Women’s Championship with a white-ball tour of New Zealand in March 2026, the sport’s world body announced on Wednesday.

The series will feature three One-Day Internationals, all to be played at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin, and will kick off Zimbabwe’s 2025-2029 ICC Women’s Championship campaign. Before the ODI series, the teams will lock horns in a three-match T20I series at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

The Championship will also serve as a qualification pathway for the 2029 Women’s World Cup.

Schedule for Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand 2026

1st T20I – February 25 (Hamilton)

2nd T20I – February 27 (Hamilton)

3rd T20I – March 1 (Hamilton)

1st ODI – March 5 (Dunedin)

2nd ODI – March 8 (Dunedin)

3rd ODI – March 11 (Dunedin)

Zimbabwe will also take on Ireland next month in a series that consists of three T20Is in Dublin from 20 July, followed by two ODIs in Belfast on 26 and 28 July.

“This tour presents us with an excellent opportunity to challenge ourselves against quality opposition in tough conditions,” Zimbabwe head coach Walter Chawaguta said.

“Ireland will provide just the right platform to sharpen our skills, build momentum and solidify our combinations.”