South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026 | 17-Mar-2026 07:15 AM | Seddon Park
RSAW 177/5 (20)
NZW 159/10 (19.1)
South Africa Women won by 18 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bree Illing* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masabata Klaas* | 3.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 10.74 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.75 |
Last Wicket:Rosemary Mair run out (Kayla Reyneke/Sinalo Jafta) 7(4) - 159/10 in 19.1 ov.
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women
South Africa Women — Innings 1 (177/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sune Luus lbw b Amelia Kerr | 31 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 147.62 | |
| Tazmin Brits c Jess Kerr b Amelia Kerr | 53 | 43 | 5 | 3 | 123.26 | |
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) not out | 41 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 124.24 | |
| Annerie Dercksen b Jess Kerr | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Chloe Tryon run out (Georgia Plimmer/Rosemary Mair) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Nadine de Klerk c Brooke Halliday b Jess Kerr | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Kayla Reyneke not out | 28 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 311.11 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 8 | Total: 16 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sinalo Jafta (wk), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jess Kerr | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Bree Illing | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Suzie Bates | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Rosemary Mair | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.2 |
| Sophie Devine | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 11.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Luus & Tazmin Brits | 62 | 42 |
| Wolvaardt & Tazmin Brits | 48 | 31 |
| Wolvaardt & Annerie Dercksen | 7 | 9 |
| Wolvaardt & Chloe Tryon | 2 | 4 |
| Wolvaardt & Nadine de Klerk | 23 | 21 |
| Wolvaardt & Kayla Reyneke | 34 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sune Luus | 6.6 | 62 |
| 2 | Tazmin Brits | 12.1 | 110 |
| 3 | Annerie Dercksen | 13.4 | 117 |
| 4 | Chloe Tryon | 14.2 | 120 |
| 5 | Nadine de Klerk | 17.5 | 143 |
New Zealand Women — Innings 2 (159/10 in 19.1 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer c Laura Wolvaardt b Annerie Dercksen | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Isabella Gaze (wk) c Sinalo Jafta b Ayabonga Khaka | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Amelia Kerr (c) lbw b Nonkululeko Mlaba | 32 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 177.78 | |
| Sophie Devine b Nadine de Klerk | 25 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 138.89 | |
| Brooke Halliday c Annerie Dercksen b Ayabonga Khaka | 16 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Maddy Green c Sinalo Jafta b Ayabonga Khaka | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 120 | |
| Izzy Sharp c Laura Wolvaardt b Ayabonga Khaka | 29 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 138.1 | |
| Suzie Bates b Nonkululeko Mlaba | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jess Kerr c Chloe Tryon b Nonkululeko Mlaba | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140 | |
| Rosemary Mair run out (Kayla Reyneke/Sinalo Jafta) | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 175 | |
| Bree Illing not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 8 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 159 | 10 wkts, 19.1 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annerie Dercksen | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Sune Luus | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | 4 | 0 | 27 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Masabata Klaas | 3.1 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 10.7 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 6.8 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Kayla Reyneke | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Chloe Tryon | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Plimmer & Isabella Gaze | 7 | 3 |
| Amelia Kerr & Isabella Gaze | 24 | 12 |
| Amelia Kerr & Sophie Devine | 39 | 26 |
| Halliday & Sophie Devine | 2 | 4 |
| Halliday & Green | 28 | 30 |
| Izzy Sharp & Green | 6 | 2 |
| Izzy Sharp & Bates | 1 | 2 |
| Izzy Sharp & Jess Kerr | 42 | 29 |
| Izzy Sharp & Rosemary Mair | 2 | 3 |
| Bree Illing & Rosemary Mair | 8 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Plimmer | 0.3 | 7 |
| 2 | Isabella Gaze | 2.3 | 31 |
| 3 | Amelia Kerr | 6.5 | 70 |
| 4 | Sophie Devine | 7.3 | 72 |
| 5 | Brooke Halliday | 12.3 | 100 |
| 6 | Maddy Green | 12.5 | 106 |
| 7 | Suzie Bates | 13.1 | 107 |
| 8 | Jess Kerr | 17.6 | 149 |
| 9 | Izzy Sharp | 18.3 | 151 |
| 10 | Rosemary Mair | 19.1 | 159 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women |
|---|---|
| Series | South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026 |
| Time | 17-Mar-2026 07:15 AM |
| Venue | Seddon Park Hamilton |
| Seating Capacity | 10000 |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women (NZ-W vs SA-W)
New Zealand Women will face South Africa Women in a thrilling match on 17-Mar-2026 in South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026. The match will be played at Seddon Park at 07:15 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Seddon Park Pitch Report for NZ-W vs SA-W Match 2 Match
Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand is widely recognized as one of the most exciting venues for T20 cricket, heavily favoring high-scoring encounters and aggressive batting.
- Batting Paradise: The pitches at Seddon Park are typically true, flat, and well-grassed, offering even bounce that allows stroke-makers to play through the line.
- Short Boundaries: The venue features notably shorter straight and square boundaries compared to other New Zealand grounds. This makes it a high-yielding ground for boundaries (fours and sixes), often forcing bowlers into defensive lengths early in the innings.
- Pace vs. Spin: Historically, pace bowlers find more success here in terms of raw wicket-taking metrics (capturing roughly 68% of the wickets), utilizing extra bounce or variations. Spinners generally maintain similar economy rates (~9.0 rpo) but rarely extract massive turn from the surface unless it wears down.
Seddon Park Weather Report Today
Weather in Hamilton, CA is rainy. The temperature is expected to around 5°C on the match day with 96% humidity and 11.6 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 4 KM. There are 50% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
New Zealand Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while South Africa Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026.
The pitch at Seddon Park is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while South Africa Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand Women batting and South Africa Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand Women showcase its strengths, or will South Africa Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 17-Mar-2026 to find out the answer!
