Match Details
NZ-W vs SA-W, 1st T20, SAW vs NZW 2026 live
New Zealand Women
South Africa Women
Commentary
South Africa Women Probable XI: Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Dane van Niekerk, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klass
New Zealand Women Probable XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr (c), Izzy Gaze, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
Preview by Ajay Pal Singh
After brushing aside Zimbabwe at home, New Zealand Women face a new challenge as they take on South Africa Women in a five-match T20I series. The first game will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday (March 15).
The White Ferns are the defending champions in this format, and with the World Cup not too far away, this series will give them a chance to iron out their flaws ahead of the mega event.
New Zealand will be boosted by the return of Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer and Flora Devonshire. The trio had been sidelined with injuries but have now recovered and are available for selection.
Bates had suffered a quad tear, Plimmer a shoulder injury, while Devonshire was out with a broken finger.
Also returning to the side is legendary all-rounder Sophie Devine. The 36-year-old last played for the White Ferns during the ODI World Cup in 2025.
Amelia Kerr, who led the side to a series sweep over Zimbabwe, will captain the hosts as they look to gain momentum ahead of the World Cup.
On the other hand, South Africa Women are also coming into the series on the back of a win over Pakistan.
Marizanne Kapp, however, will not be available as she continues her recovery after missing the third T20I against Pakistan at home due to illness.
There is one change to the Proteas Women’s squad from the last series. Tumi Sekhukhune has come in for Lara Goodall, while the rest of the squad remains unchanged.
Which team will get the upper hand early on in this five-match series? To find out, tune in at 6:15 AM IST, 1:45 PM Local Time for its live coverage.
After brushing aside Zimbabwe at home, New Zealand Women face a new challenge as they take on South Africa Women in a five-match T20I series. The first game will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday (March 15).
The White Ferns are the defending champions in this format, and with the World Cup not too far away, this series will give them a chance to iron out their flaws ahead of the mega event.
New Zealand will be boosted by the return of Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer and Flora Devonshire. The trio had been sidelined with injuries but have now recovered and are available for selection.
Bates had suffered a quad tear, Plimmer a shoulder injury, while Devonshire was out with a broken finger.
Also returning to the side is legendary all-rounder Sophie Devine. The 36-year-old last played for the White Ferns during the ODI World Cup in 2025.
Amelia Kerr, who led the side to a series sweep over Zimbabwe, will captain the hosts as they look to gain momentum ahead of the World Cup.
On the other hand, South Africa Women are also coming into the series on the back of a win over Pakistan.
Marizanne Kapp, however, will not be available as she continues her recovery after missing the third T20I against Pakistan at home due to illness.
There is one change to the Proteas Women’s squad from the last series. Tumi Sekhukhune has come in for Lara Goodall, while the rest of the squad remains unchanged.
Which team will get the upper hand early on in this five-match series? To find out, tune in at 6:15 AM IST, 1:45 PM Local Time for its live coverage.
South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Dane van Niekerk
New Zealand Women Squad: Amelia Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp