NZ-W vs SA-W Match Preview

The New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women T20I match is set to take place on Sunday, March 15th, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This is the first of three T20I matches between the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup finalists. South Africa Women will embark on a three-week tour of New Zealand for a set of white-ball cricket matches, including three T20Is and three ODIs. This series will take place alongside the men's games. These would be some of the key bits of T20I action for the two sides ahead of the scheduled ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women – 1st T20I Match, South Africa Women of New Zealand Women tour 2025

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui  

Date & Time: 15th March 2026 at 07:15 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ-W vs SA-W Venue Stats 

NZ-W vs SA-W Pitch Report

The pitch at Bay Oval, for the T20Is is balanced but batting-friendly, with good pace, true bounce, and shorter boundaries that aid stroke play. 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

The weather prediction for the game day in Mount Maunganui predicts clear skies and bright sun. The outside temperature will likely hover around 20-17°C.

NZ-W vs SA-W Last Five Matches

NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XIs:

South Africa Women Probable Playing XIs

Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

New Zealand Women Probable Playing XIs

Isabella Gaze (WK), Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr (C), Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight, Lea Tahuhu

Topmost Picks for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand Women

• Amelia Kerr – Skipper Amelia Kerr leads a well-balanced squad. The 25-year-old has played before 91 T20Is for the Blackcaps, scoring 1636 runs at a strike rate of 114.65 and taking 99 wickets at an economy of 6.05.
• Lea Tahuhu – She has been an important member of the team, having played 98 T20Is for the Kiwis and taking 95 wickets.

Top Picks – South Africa Women

• Laura Wolvaardt – Skipper Laura Wolvaardt is the team's star. The 26-year-old captain has already played 88 T20I matches, where she has scored 2337 runs.
• Ayabonga Khaka – Ayabonga Khaka leads the South African women's pace bowling attack. The 33-year-old pacer took 62 wickets in 75 matches, with an economy rate of 6.79.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team:

Isabella Gaze, Suzie Bates, Laura Wolvaardt, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine, Sune Luus, Amelia Kerr(C), Nadine de Klerk(VC), Chloe Tryon, Lea Tahuhu, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Laura Wolvaardt

Vice-captain – Nadine de Klerk, Sophie Devine

Wicketkeeper – Isabella Gaze

NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Winners:

New Zealand women are slight favorites at home. They enter with perfect momentum, having swept Zimbabwe 6-0, led by skipper Amelia Kerr (1636 runs and 99 wickets) and returning players Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine. South Africa is determined to win after losing the final in 2024, thanks to Laura Wolvaardt and strong spin, but New Zealand's form and home advantage should prevail. So, support New Zealand to win. Considering the team combination, New Zealand Women is expected to win this match.