NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 3rd T20I?

New Zealand Women will face South Africa in the third T20I of the South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026 at Eden Park, Auckland. The South African Women won the second T20I by 18 runs, levelling the series 1-1. They batted first and posted a total of 177 runs in 20 overs. Tazmin Brits was the standout performer for the African team, scoring 53 runs off 43 balls and helping her team to set a strong total.

In reply, New Zealand Women failed to chase the target and were bowled out for 159 runs in 19.1 overs. Amelia Kerr scored 32 runs off 18 balls but was not able to chase the target. In the bowling department, Ayabonga Khaka took four wickets and successfully defended the target.

Also Read: WI-W vs AUS-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win the 1st T20I?

NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

• Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I 

• Date: 20th March, 2026

• Time: 7.15 AM IST

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland 

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Eden Park

In Auckland, Eden Park utilises a drop-in pitch that tends to be favourable to batting, with excellent bounce and bounce-back, and a flat surface that is ideal for aggressive stroke-play.

• Win Batting First: 50%

• Win Bowling First: 50%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 125

• Average 2nd Innings: 120

NZ-W vs SA-W Recent Form

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

• NZ-W Wins - 6

• SA-W Wins - 4

Top Batters to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): 110 runs in this series 

• Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W): 64 runs in this series 

• Tazmin Brits (SA-W): 82 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W

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

• Ayabonga Khaka (SA-W): 5 wickets in this series 

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W): 4 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: 140-155

• Match Result: NZ-W to win

Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 120–135

• 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 

• Experience team 

• Good pace bowling 

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 3rd T20I match. The likes of Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Jess Kerr will be key players to watch out for.