New Zealand will take on South Africa in the 7th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025, scheduled for Monday, October 6, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

South Africa Women struggled in their World Cup opener, getting bowled out for just 69 runs against England. Jafta’s 22 was the only highlight, and the team will look to key players like Wolvaardt and Kapp for a comeback. The trio of Khaka, Mlaba, and Klaas will lead the bowling attack, aiming for early breakthroughs.

New Zealand Women’s 59-run loss to Australia Women highlighted the need for better bowling, as they conceded 326 runs. Devine’s century was impressive, but Bates and Plimmer’s ducks left her isolated. New Zealand will hope for better contributions from Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, and their bowlers.

Pitch Report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is good for batters. In the game between Australia and New Zealand, the pitch was ideal for batting, though a few balls did keep low. The captain winning the toss would like to bat first and put up a big score.

NZ W vs SA W Match Prediction

Scenario 1

New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bat first

50-60: Powerplay

280-300: Final score

New Zealand Women win the match

Scenario 2

South Africa  Women win the toss and opt to bat first

50-60: Powerplay

270-300: Final score

South Africa Women win the match

NZ W vs SA W probable top performers

Key Batter to Watch Out For: Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine played a superb innings in the last match against Australia, smashing 112 runs off 116 balls with 12 fours and three sixes. She almost single-handedly kept her team in the game.

Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Marizanne Kapp

Although Marizanne Kapp didn’t have much to defend in the previous match, her expertise with the new ball is highly regarded. If she manages to swing the ball, she can make life difficult for the New Zealand batters in the powerplay.

NZ W vs SA W Probable Playing 11

South Africa Women (SA W):

Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (C) (C Sune Luus, Marzanne Kapp, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Nove Godta, No thanks Jafta (wk), Made Klaas.

New Zealand Women (NZ W):

Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Isabella Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday,  Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing.