South Africa Women

New Zealand Women secured a commanding 66-run victory over South Africa Women in the 3rd ODI, powered by a brilliant century from Maddy Green and a strong all-round team performance.

Match Analysis

After a shaky start at 32/3 in the powerplay, New Zealand Women rebuilt superbly through a match-defining partnership between Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday. Their patience and composure shifted momentum, allowing the hosts to post a competitive total.

Green’s century anchored the innings, while Halliday’s support ensured stability and acceleration in the latter stages. South Africa Women began their chase well, but regular wickets in the middle overs disrupted their progress. Despite a solid start from Laura Wolvaardt, they were unable to sustain partnerships and fell short.

Match Report

New Zealand Women posted 306/7 in their 50 overs after recovering from early setbacks. Reduced to 32/3, they were rescued by a remarkable 200-run partnership between Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday.

Green scored a superb 101 off 103 balls, while Halliday contributed a vital 91, guiding the team past 300 with strong support in the final overs.

South Africa Women started positively, reaching 48 without loss in the powerplay. Laura Wolvaardt led the charge with a well-made 52, supported by contributions from Annerie Dercksen.

However, the middle-order collapse proved costly as wickets fell regularly after the 150 mark. South Africa Women were eventually bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs, handing New Zealand Women a convincing 66-run win.

Match Summary

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd ODI

New Zealand Women 306/7 (50 ov)

South Africa Women 240/10 (46.1 ov)

New Zealand Women won by 66 runs

SCORECARD

Worm

Match Stats

New Zealand Women Fall of wickets: 1-3 (Suzie Bates - 1.6 ov), 2-3 (Georgia Plimmer - 2.4 ov), 3-3 (Amelia Kerr - 3.1 ov), 4-214 (Brooke Halliday - 39.4 ov), 5-233 (Isabella Gaze - 41.6 ov), 6-278 (Izzy Sharp - 47.2 ov), 7-285 (Jess Kerr - 48.1 ov)

South Africa Women Fall of wickets: 1-68 (Tazmin Brits - 12.6 ov), 2-145 (Laura Wolvaardt - 25.6 ov), 3-148 (Annerie Dercksen - 27.1 ov), 4-154 (Anneke Bosch - 29.4 ov), 5-178 (Sinalo Jafta - 35.3 ov), 6-192 (Sune Luus - 37.4 ov), 7-204 (Nadine de Klerk - 40.1 ov), 8-232 (Chloe Tryon - 44.2 ov), 9-237 (Nonkululeko Mlaba - 45.3 ov), 10-240 (Ayanda Hlubi - 46.1 ov)

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Playing XI

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates

Georgia Plimmer

Amelia Kerr (C)

Maddy Green

Brooke Halliday

Isabella Gaze (WK)

Izzy Sharp

Jess Kerr

Nensi Patel

Rosemary Mair

Kayley Knight

South Africa Women

Laura Wolvaardt (C)

Tazmin Brits

Annerie Dercksen

Sune Luus

Anneke Bosch

Sinalo Jafta (WK)

Nadine de Klerk

Chloe Tryon

Tumi Sekhukhune

Ayanda Hlubi

Nonkululeko Mlaba

Match Details:

Date: Friday, April 3, 2026 23:00

Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Toss: South Africa Women elected to bowl

Umpires: Claire Polosak (Australia) Shaun Haig (New Zealand) Kim Cotton (New Zealand TV)

Match Referee: Trudy Anderson (New Zealand)

Weather

Clouds, scattered clouds

Temperature 18°C, Humidity 78%

Wind Speed 16.11 mph, Clouds 40%

Pitch

Pitch Condition - Fast & Bounce

Batting Condition - Average

Pace Bowling Condition - Pace & Bounce

Spin Bowling Condition - Average

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