The spirit of T20 cricket is alive and well with the New Zealand women vs South Africa international series.
While the T20 World Cup is in the rearview, the IPL season is on the horizon. Additionally, this summer will be the sixth edition of The Hundred, a 100-ball cricket tournament featuring men’s and women’s teams.
To tide cricket fans over until the most famous version of the sport is played, the first of five entertaining matches between New Zealand and South Africa is underway.
Here are match predictions, the starting XIs for both squads, live score updates, and more.
Final Score: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women
New Zealand: 190/7 – 20 overs
South Africa: 110/7 – 20 overs
New Zealand won the match by 80 runs.
*New Zealand women won the toss and decided to bat first.
New Zealand had a big kick of offensive flair from Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr. The duo knocked 63 and 78 runs respectively. Combined, they recorded 16 boundary balls and five 6s.
On the other side of the ball, Jess Kerr and Sophie Devine were on point with their bowling. Kerr finished the match with a 2/13 figure in addition to a maiden over. On the other hand, Devine recorded an incredible 4/12 figure. She finished the match with a 3.00 Economy.
Amelia Kerr was named the Player of the Match. In addition to his 78 runs on 44 deliveries, she bowled 0/24 in four overs of action against South Africa. The next match in this T20I series is on Monday, March 16, 2026.
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Match Predictions
BDCricTime has predicted a New Zealand victory.
“The New Zealand women are slight favorites going into their home game,” the outlet posted. “After their 6-0 victory against Zimbabwe, they arrive with perfect momentum, led by captain Amelia Kerr (1636 runs & 99 wickets) and returning players like Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine. South Africa, after their 2024 final defeat, is determined, with Laura Wolvaardt and strong spin bowling, but New Zealand’s form and home advantage should prove decisive.”
“Therefore, I predict a victory for the New Zealand women.”
Additionally, CricTracker has made a big prediction regarding the match. They have written that the chasing team will win the match.
These two squads have faced each other 17 times, with only one of those matches ending in a no result. Of the remaining 16 matches, New Zealand has won 12, with South Africa winning the last four.
Alternatively, CricketAddictor has predicted that the South African women will defeat the New Zealand women. This is because of their recent record
Google is giving New Zealand the edge in this match, with a 90 percent win probability.
Starting XI’s For Women’s T20 Match Between New Zealand and South Africa
Here are the XIs for New Zealand and South Africa.
New Zealand Women XI
- Georgia Plimmer
- Isabella Gaze
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Izzy Sharp
- Jess Kerr
- Suzie Bates
- Rosemary Mair
- Bree Illing
South Africa Women XI
- Tazmin Brits
- Sune Luus
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Annerie Dercksen
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine De Klerk
- Kayla Reyneke
- Sinalo Jafta
- Masabata Klaas
- Ayabonga Khaka
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women T20 Cricket Final Score: New Zealand Knock 190 For 80-Run Victory