NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 2nd ODI?

New Zealand Women are set to face South Africa Women in the 2nd ODI match of the South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026, scheduled for April 1 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. 

South Africa Women won the first ODI match by two wickets and currently lead the series 1-0. New Zealand Women batted first and posted a total of 268 runs in 50 overs. Maddy Green was the standout performer, scoring 85 runs off 83 balls.

In reply, South Africa Women chased the target in the last ball of the match by a brilliant six off Kayla Reyneke. Annerie Dercksen scored 72 off 93 balls and Kayla Reyneke scored a quick 42 runs off 32 balls and helped her team to chase the target. In the bowling department, Ayabonga Khaka took six wickets.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd ODI 

• Date: 1st April, 2026

• Time: 3.30 AM IST

• Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Basin Reserve

The Basin Reserve in Wellington is famous for its well-balanced surface, which usually benefits both batters and bowlers. This surface can also provide early swing for fast bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue is 220 runs

• Win Batting First: 55%

• Win Bowling First: 45%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 220

• Average 2nd Innings: 200

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

• Maddy Green (NZ-W): 85 runs in this series 

• Annerie Dercksen (SA-W): 72 runs in this series 

• Sune Luus (SA-W): 53 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Ayabonga Khaka (SA-W): 6 wickets in this series 

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 2 wickets in this series 

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W): 2 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: 260-280

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 235–250

• 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 

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr ©, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing

South Africa Women 

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

Why New Zealand Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong middle-order 

• Excellent recent form

• Good pace bowlers 

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 2nd ODI match. The likes of Maddy Green, Jess Kerr and Rosemary Mair will be key players to watch out for.

Prediction: New Zealand Women