New Zealand Women take on South Africa Women in the 3rd ODI at Basin Reserve, Wellington, with the match scheduled to take place on 3rd of April which begins at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM ET). The series is currently level at 1-1, setting up a perfect decider between two sides that have been neck-and-neck throughout.
New Zealand has a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record, leading 13-10, The previous game turned into a proper run-fest, with both teams crossing 340+ totals, showing just how good the surface is for batting.
South Africa put up a massive score, but New Zealand came incredibly close in the chase, riding on a brilliant innings that nearly pulled off something special.
With momentum shared and no clear dominance, this final game comes down to execution on the day New Zealand will look to build on that chasing confidence, while South Africa will aim to deliver another complete performance and seal the series.
NZ-W vs SA-W Over/Under Prediction
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | Over 39.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Amelia Kerr is coming off a phenomenal 179* in the 2nd ODI, the backbone of a historic record chase. Averaging 89 in her last 5 ODIs, she is in career-best form. As the primary anchor for the White Ferns, she is well-positioned to clear this line if she gets a start.
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sune Luus | Over 22.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Sune Luus, fresh from her landmark 150th ODI cap, remains incredibly consistent in the middle order with a recent average of 49. After a gritty 40 in the last match, her role as the stabilizer makes her a reliable pick to cross this modest line in the series finale.
New Zealand Women Preview
New Zealand produced one of their strongest batting performances despite ending up on the losing side.
Chasing a massive 347, they were always under pressure early, but once Amelia Kerr (179*) settled in, the entire innings revolved around her brilliance. She paced the chase perfectly, shifting gears when needed and keeping the required rate under control almost single-handedly.
She found solid support from Isabella Gaze (68), and for a brief period, New Zealand looked firmly in control of the chase.
However, the lack of contributions from the rest of the batting unit meant too much was left for Kerr to finish alone. Despite the loss, the way they chased down such a big total shows their batting is more than capable. What they need now is better support around their key players.
South Africa Women Preview
South Africa’s performance was built on a strong batting foundation followed by just enough control with the ball under pressure.
After being put in, they built their innings smartly through the middle overs, with Laura Wolvaardt (69) and Anneke Bosch (91) anchoring things before accelerating. Their ability to rotate strike and then attack ensured there were no stagnant phases.
The real game-changing moment came in the death overs, where Chloe Tryon (52*) played a brutal finishing knock to push the total to 346, completely shifting the pressure onto New Zealand.
With the ball, South Africa were pushed hard, especially by Kerr, but they managed to hold their nerve in key moments. Even though they conceded heavily, they picked up wickets at crucial stages, which ultimately helped them close out a very tight contest.
NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Kayley Knight, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Izzy Sharp
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba
NZ-W vs SA-W Pitch Report
The surface at Basin Reserve has generally been good for batting, but this game could be slightly different. While the average first innings score sits around less, still recent trends suggest that batters can come into play more than usual. It won’t be surprising if the pitch produces another high scoring thriller.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 61 |
| Matches won batting first | 28 |
| Matches won bowling first | 28 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 205 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 170 |
NZ-W vs SA-W Winner Prediction
New Zealand showed in the last match that they are more than capable of matching South Africa, especially with the kind of form Amelia Kerr is in. Chasing 340+ and still taking the game deep says a lot about their batting potential.
With better support around Kerr and slight improvements in bowling execution, New Zealand have a strong chance to turn things around here. Expect them to come harder in this game, especially knowing they were just one partnership away from pulling off a historic chase. South Africa still remain a dangerous side with their depth and finishing power, but New Zealand look better placed now to respond.
Also Read: WI-W vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Winner Prediction
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