south african women A brilliant performance to seal a convincing win by 18 runs new zealand women In the 2nd T20I at Seddon Park. In a contest defined by shift-shaping momentum, the Proteas used explosive late innings cameos and a masterclass in fast bowling to level the series. After posting a strong score of 177/5, the visitors successfully demolished the White Ferns’ target and bowled them out for 159 in 19.1 overs.
The match started with South Africa in strong position. Tazmin BritsWho started early by playing a fluent innings of 53 runs off 34 balls, who was supported by listen luce (31). However, a middle-order wobble saw the Proteas slip from 110/1 to 143/5. The momentum changed dramatically in the final two overs, with the innings in danger of stalling.
Kayla Reineke’s final attack sets the stage for South Africa
Whereas Laura Wolvaardt At one end he remained steady after scoring unbeaten 41 runs on 33 balls, this was youthful enthusiasm. Kayla Reineke It really turned the tables. Coming in at number seven, Reineke played a player of the match winning cameo, leaving New Zealand’s bowlers stunned.
Displaying power hitting at lightning speed, Reineke scored 28 runs off just 9 balls. His strike rate of 311.11 included two skyscraper sixes and three fours, effectively taking the death overs to their maximum value. This late surge added almost 30 runs to the projected total in a matter of minutes, giving South Africa a psychological advantage at the break. Reineke’s sheer pace of scoring sapped the hosts’ enthusiasm and provided the Proteas bowlers a comfortable cushion to defend.
28 runs from 9 balls, absolute carnage from Kayla Reineke 🌟#NZvSA #kaylareneke #t20i pic.twitter.com/HCsarzJs9K
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Ayabonga Khaka’s bowling masterclass tears apart White Ferns
Chasing 178, New Zealand’s response began with aggressive intent but lacked the necessary consistency. Despite the fast 32 amelia kerr And from a defiant 29 easy sharpThe White Ferns could never find their rhythm against a disciplined South African attack led by the veteran ayabonga blueprint.
Khaka produced an extraordinary spell of seam bowling, finishing with remarkable figures of 4/27 at an economy of 6.75. he removed and delivered his first blow isabella gaze For 6, but his real impact was felt during the middle and death overs. Khaka’s ability to vary his pace and consistently find the length resulted in him taking important wickets Brooke Holiday, Maddie GreenAnd finally Sharp to break the back of the New Zealand resistance.
supported by nonkululeko mlabaWho claimed 3/27, the template ensured that the required run rate was beyond reach. New Zealand’s decline was systematic; They fell from 100/4 to 107/7 in the space of one over, a collapse from which they never recovered. When victory was confirmed in the last over rosemary mair were run out, forcing the Proteas to celebrate an impressive all-round performance on Kiwi soil.
South Africa won the second T20 match by 18 runs and leveled the series 1-1.#NZvSA #SouthAfricaCricketTeam #t20i pic.twitter.com/29YLEz9orM
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 17 March 2026
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