South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026 Head to Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve for the crucial second ODI. After a thrilling series start which saw the Proteas pull off a dramatic robbery, the White Ferns find themselves in a must-win position to keep the three-match series alive.
The first ODI was a classic battle of attrition. new zealand Posted by a competitor 268, thanks to a patient 85 maddy green And a quick 36 runs from the captain amelia kerr. However, South Africa‘S ayabonga blueprint Stole the show by taking a brilliant 6 wickets while demolishing the Kiwi middle order.
The chase was equally intense. annery derksen He played the best innings of his life and scored 72 runs to help South Africa win with only two wickets remaining. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by the Kerr sisters, fought till the last over, but could not break the resilience of the Proteas.
NZ-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 1 April; 3:30am IST / 10:00pm GMT (March 31) / 11:00am local
- venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ-W vs SA-W, head-to-head record in ODIs
Matches played: 22 | South Africa won: 10 | new zealand won: 12| no results: 0
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
Basin Reserve in Wellington is famous for its distinctive green, which usually provides significant assistance to seamers during the first hour of play. Expect the surface to provide generous bounce and carry, making life difficult for the openers against the new ball. However, as the match progresses and the sun shines on the turf, the track flattens out, becoming a batsman’s paradise with real pace and reliable bounce. Although spinners may get some hold at the end of the day, the wind blowing on the ground often becomes a tactical factor for bowlers defending short boundaries.
squads
New Zealand Women: suzie batesGeorgia Plimer, Amelia Kerr (c), Izzy Sharp, Brooke Holliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Nancy Patel, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Kylie Knight, Flora Devonshire.
South African women: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Britts, Sune Luus, Kayla Reineke, Aneri Derksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Anneke Bosch, Karabo Meso.
Also read: NZ-W vs SA-W, 1st ODI: Kayla Reineke leads South Africa to thrilling win on last ball
NZ-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand won the toss and batted first
- New Zealand’s powerplay score: 50-60
- New Zealand’s total score: 260-280
Case 2:
- South Africa won the toss and batted first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 60-70
- South Africa’s total score: 280-300
Match Result: The team batting first to win the competition
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