New Zealand Women produced a brilliant performance in Wellington, registering a six-wicket win over South Africa Women in the fourth T20I, effectively capturing the five-match series. was of the match jess kerrWhose excellent spell with the ball created an atmosphere for the host team and he was awarded the Player of the Match award.
Jess Kerr shines with the ball for New Zealand
After being invited to bat, South Africa managed to score 159/6 – which was a competitive total on paper, but was always going to feel a little underwhelming given the conditions. A major reason for this was Kerr’s exceptional control over the ball. He returned figures of 3/16 from his four overs, consistently breaking partnerships and not allowing the visitors to build any real momentum.
Kerr made an early impact by having Chloe Tryon lbw, before striking again to remove captain Laura Wolvaardt. He later dismissed Tazmin Britts, a key wicket that halted South Africa’s progress during the crucial phase. Their disciplined line and length forced mistakes, keeping the scoring rate in check throughout the innings.
got full support amelia kerr And Sophie DevineWho took wickets on time. New Zealand’s bowling unit worked as a cohesive group, applying pressure from both ends and ensuring that South Africa were never left behind.
Despite failures, annery derksen He stood out for the audience by scoring unbeaten 55 runs in 32 balls. Their aggressive approach helped South Africa recover from the early defeat, with Nadine de Klerk and Kayla Reineke making useful contributions towards the end. However, a lack of consistent partnerships meant they couldn’t take full advantage, and ended up with a total that always looked a little weak.
Sophie Devine chases down the target and New Zealand clinch the series
Chasing 160, New Zealand achieved the target with confidence and patience. Although they lost the early wicket of Isabella Gaze, there was never a sense of panic in the camp. georgia plimmer And Amelia Kerr carried the innings forward, building a solid foundation with a partnership that kept the scoreboard ticking.
Plimmer’s quickfire 29 provided the early momentum, while Amelia Kerr played a composed 31 to ensure the target remained on track. But it was all-rounder Sophie Devine who really took control of the game.
Devine’s explosive innings of 64 runs in 34 balls turned the match decisively in New Zealand’s favor. Blending power with accuracy, he attacked the bowlers with authority, hitting boundaries at will and putting South Africa under immense pressure. His innings effectively took the game away from the spectators, leaving no doubt about the outcome.
Even with Devine’s dismissal in the latter stages, the work was almost complete. Brooke Holliday and Maddie Green calmly lead the team home, Chase completed with nine balls remaining And ensuring a comfortable win.
New Zealand has taken a 3-1 lead over South Africa in the 5-match T20 series.#NZvSA #Cricket #t20i pic.twitter.com/FwUzCxJFIc
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 22 March 2026
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