New Zealand Women are set to face South Africa Women in the series decider of the South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026 scheduled for April 4 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.
New Zealand Women achieved the highest successful run chase ever in Women's cricket in the second ODI match and levelled the series 1-1. South Africa Women batted first and posted a total of 346 runs in 50 overs. Anneke Bosch was the standout performer, scoring 91 runs off 90 balls.
In reply, the hosts successfully chased the target in 49.4 overs. Captain Amelia Kerr scored a match-winning 179 off 139 balls and Isabella Gaze scored a quick 68 runs off 48 balls and helped her team to chase the target. In the bowling department, Bree Illing took three wickets.
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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details
Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd ODI
Date: 4th April, 2026
Time: 3.30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Live Streaming: Fancode
NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report
Temperature | 17°C |
Rain Possibility | 10% |
Average Score | 260 |
Best Suited For | Batting |
Pitch Report - Basin Reserve
Wellington's Basin Reserve is known for its well-balanced surface, which typically favours both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can also benefit from this surface's early swing. The average score in the first innings at this venue is 260 runs.
Win Batting First: 50%
Win Bowling First: 50%
Average Scores
Average 1st Innings: 260
Average 2nd Innings: 250
NZ-W vs SA-W Recent Form
Team | Last 5 Matches |
NZ-W | W, L, W, W, W |
SA-W | L, W, L, W, W |
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): 215 runs in this series
Isabella Gaze (NZ-W): 105 runs in this series
Sune Luus (SA-W): 93 runs in this series
Top Bowlers to Watch - NZ-W vs SA-W
Ayabonga Khaka (SA-W): 9 wickets in this series
Bree Illing (NZ-W): 4 wickets in this series
Jess Kerr (NZ-W): 3 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: 260-290
Match Result: SA-W to win
Scenario 2: If SA-W Bat First
Powerplay Score: 45-50
Predicted Total: 295-310
Match Result: SA-W to win
Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?
Team | Players |
NZ-W | Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr |
SA-W | Laura Wolvaardt, Nadine de Klerk |
Who Will Hit the Most Fours?
Team | Players |
NZ-W | Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green |
SA-W | Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus |
NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women
Amelia Kerr (c), Isabella Gaze (wk) Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Kayley Knight.
South Africa Women
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klaas.
Why South Africa Women Are Favourites Today
Strong head-to-head record
Impressive recent form
Solid bowling unit
NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?
According to our NZ-W vs SA-W today match prediction, South Africa Women are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon and Ayabonga Khaka will be key players to watch out for.
Prediction: New Zealand Women