NZ-W vs SA-W Match Preview

In match number seven of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, New Zealand Women (NZ-W) will take on South Africa Women (SA-W). The match will be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on October 6. Both the teams are coming after losing their previous matches and will be looking get their first win in the ongoing tournament.

New Zealand Women suffered a tough defeat against Australia Women by 89 runs. On the other hand, the Proteas Women were bowled out for 69 runs against England Women and went on to lose the match by 10 wickets: Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the seventh match of 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women.

NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

Match

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, Match 7

Venue

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Date & Time

Monday, October 6, 3:00 PM (IST)

Live Broadcast & Streaming Details

JioHotstar (app and website) and Star Sports Network

NZ-W vs SA-W Pitch Report

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The surface of the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is known for its support for the batters and we are likely to get a high-scoring clash at this ground. Out of eight ODI matches played at this ground so far, the team batting first won six times while the chasing side came out victorious twice.

NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head stats and Records

New Zealand Women and South Africa Women have faced each other 20 times in the ODI format so far. Out of these 20 matches, New Zealand Women have won 12 times while South Africa Women defeated them on eight occasions.

Total Matches played

20

New Zealand Women

12

South Africa Women

8

NZ-W vs SA-W Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

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NZ-W vs SA-W Women’s CWC 2025 Squads

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Flora Devonshire

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso

NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Top Batter

Sophie Devine: New Zealand Women skipper Sophie Devine played a fighting knock of 112 runs in the last game against Australia Women. Now, the Kiwi captain will be looking to play another memorable knock in a winning cause this time.

NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Top Bowler

Masabata Klaas: South African fast bowler Masabata Klaas can turn out to be key performer in the upcoming Women’s World Cup clash against New Zealand Women. She had been a star performer for Proteas Women in the ODI format and will be looking to deliver a match-winning spell in the upcoming match.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the toss

Scenario 1: New Zealand Women opt to field first

1st innings prediction: South Africa Women to post 255-265 runs

Match prediction: New Zealand Women to win

Scenario 2: New Zealand Women opt to bat first

1st innings prediction: New Zealand Women to post 280-290 runs

Match prediction: New Zealand Women to win