The T20 cricket spirit is alive and well with the New Zealand women vs South Africa international series. The first of five matches between New Zealand and South Africa is underway.
New Zealand’s Dominant Performance
New Zealand won the match by 80 runs. New Zealand women won the toss and decided to bat first.
Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr provided offensive flair. Plimmer scored 63 runs and Kerr scored 78. Together, they recorded 16 boundary balls and five 6s.
Jess Kerr and Sophie Devine were effective with their bowling. Kerr finished the match with a 2/13 figure in addition to a maiden over. Devine recorded a 4/12 figure, finishing with a 3.00 Economy.
Player of the Match
Amelia Kerr was named the Player of the Match. She scored 78 runs on 44 deliveries, and bowled 0/24 in four overs of action against South Africa.
Predictions and Previous Encounters
BDCricTime predicted a New Zealand victory. They posted that the New Zealand women are slight favourites going into their home game. They arrive with perfect momentum, led by captain Amelia Kerr (1636 runs & 99 wickets) and returning players like Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine. BDCricTime stated that 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.
CricTracker predicted that the chasing team would win the match.
- These two squads have faced each other 17 times.
- One of those matches ended in a no result.
- Of the remaining 16 matches, New Zealand has won 12.
- South Africa has won the last four.
CricketAddictor predicted that the South African women would defeat the New Zealand women due to their recent record. Google gave New Zealand the edge in this match, with a 90 percent win probability.
The next match in this T20I series is on Monday, March 16, 2026.