Women’s World Cup 2025: Who said what? after NZ-W vs SA-W match 7

In Match 7 of the Women's World Cup 2025, the South Africa Women team achieved an easy six-wicket victory over New Zealand Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first. Devine led from the front with a solid 85 off 98 balls, while Brooke Halliday (45 off 37) and Georgia Plimmer (31 off 68) provided useful support. However, in a brilliant 4 for 40 display, Nonkululeko Mlaba kept New Zealand to 231 all out in 47.5 overs.

Chasing 232, South Africa Women were dominant from the start. Tazmin Brits played a sensational innings of 101 off 89 balls, while Sune Luus remained unbeaten on 83 off 114 deliveries. Their 159-run stand for the second wicket set the foundation for South Africa’s successful chase, as they reached the target comfortably in 40.5 overs. Amelia Kerr picked up 2 for 62 for New Zealand but couldn’t stop the inevitable.

With this win, South Africa climbed to fifth on the points table, while New Zealand stayed winless at seventh with zero points. Tazmin Brits was named Player of the Match for her outstanding century, her fifth of 2025, as South Africa bounced back strongly after their opening defeat.

NZ-W vs SA-W: Who Said What?

Tazmin Brits (Player of the Match):

“It feels great to win, especially after our first game. Becoming the fastest batter to score seven WODI hundreds is special, but winning for my team matters most. I just backed myself and stayed positive. My celebration was for two young girls, one in Australia and one in South Africa, who asked me to dedicate it to them — and my fifty will always be for my dad.”

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Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Women Captain):

“Such an amazing turnaround. This was something we knew we were capable of in that first game. I’m really happy with how we bounced back today. Mlaba’s second spell was amazing, and our death bowling plans worked perfectly. Fielding has been our strength, and I’m glad we did well as a unit. Tazmin is phenomenal right now, I think she’s scored six hundreds in her last 11 games. We’ll enjoy this win but start fresh for the next match against India.”

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Captain):

"It was a different pitch. I still feel it was a 270-280 wicket. We continuously lost wickets and couldn't have a crack at the backend. Disappointing for us today. We have spoken about it. We have to win a lot of games. A little bit of pressure on us for the rest of the games. We know where we stand and know what we have to do. We will reflect on this game. There are still some things that went well during both innings but we know that in this competition you can't just play half a game. Disappointing but a very long way to go in this tournament. I would have enjoyed a bit more if we won. Just really grateful and humbled that I've had the opportunity to pull on this shirt 300 times. Each and every tie I do, I just want to give my absolute best to this group of people and what it means to the people back home as well."