NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 1st ODI?

New Zealand women will face South Africa in the first one-day international (ODI) of the South Africa Women's tour of New Zealand 2026 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand easily won the T20 series 4-1 and is determined to continue its good form at home, but has had difficulty with South Africa in this format. This match is interesting because the visitors are a powerful force in ODIs. 

The Black Caps appear confident as they enter the series. They dominated the South Africans in the T20I series with clinical performances and big wins. On the other hand, African Women will aim to move past the upset in the T20 series. The team's tour has been a disappointment so far, with only one victory.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 1st ODI 

• Date: 29th March, 2026

• Time: 6.30 AM IST

• Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Hagley Oval

Hagley Oval in Christchurch is a small ground with short, square boundaries. Batters who remain at the wicket score runs at this venue. Fast bowlers can expect movement off the surface and good bounce on this surface.

• Win Batting First: 50%

• Win Bowling First: 50%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 245

• Average 2nd Innings: 210

NZ-W vs SA-W Recent Form

NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

• NZ-W Wins - 2

• SA-W Wins - 8

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 276 runs in this series 

• Annerie Dercksen (SA-W): 114 runs in this series 

• Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W): 124 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W): 8 wickets in this series 

• Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W): 6 wickets in this series 

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 5 wickets in this series 

NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 160-170

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 135–150

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women 

Amelia Kerr (c), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing

South Africa Women 

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Kayla Reyneke, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloé Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi.

Why New Zealand Women Are Favourites Today

• Home conditions benefits 

• Excellent recent form

• Solid middle-order

NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our NZ-W vs SA-W today match prediction, New Zealand Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr and Georgia Plimmer will be key players to watch out for.

Prediction: New Zealand Women