NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?

New Zealand Women will face South Africa in the second T20I of the South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026 at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The host won the first T20I by 80 runs and currently lead the series 1-0. They batted first, posting a massive total of 190 runs in 20 overs. Captain Amelia Kerr was the standout performer for Black Caps, scoring 78 runs at a strike rate of 177.

In reply, South Africa failed to chase the target and scored 110 runs in 20 overs, resulting in an 80-run defeat. Tazmin Brits scored 29 runs off 35 balls. In the bowling department, Sophie Devine took four wickets, while Jess Kerr took two wickets and helped her team to successfully defend the target.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 17th March, 2026

• Time: 7.15 AM IST

• Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Seddon Park

The Seddon Park in Hamilton is recognised as a balanced surface, but it is generally favoured by batters. However, fast bowlers can also get some early swing from this surface.

• Win Batting First: 50%

• Win Bowling First: 50%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 150

• Average 2nd Innings: 110

NZ-W vs SA-W Recent Form

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

• NZ-W Wins - 7

• SA-W Wins - 3

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 78 runs in this series 

• Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W): 63 runs in this series 

• Tazmin Brits (SA-W): 29 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Sophie Devine (NZ-W): 4 wickets in this series 

• Masabata Klaas (SA-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: 160-165

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 130–150

• 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 

Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze, Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Rosemary, Mair, Bree Illing.

South Africa Women 

Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Why New Zealand Women Are Favourites Today

• Home conditions benefits 

• Good all-rounders 

• Strong top-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 2nd T20I match. The likes of Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine and Jess Kerr will be key players to watch out for.