New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Highlights, Score, and Key Moments
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues to deliver top-quality cricket, and the clash between New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women at the Holkar Stadium, Indore, was no exception. The 7th match of the tournament saw South Africa Women emerge victorious by six wickets in a thrilling chase.
Match Highlights
Batting first, New Zealand Women scored 231 all out in 47.5 overs. Skipper Sophie Devine led from the front with a commanding 85 off 98 balls, while Brooke Halliday contributed a quick 45 off 37 balls.
In reply, South Africa Women chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 234/4 in 40.5 overs. The star of the match was Tazmin Brits, who smashed a brilliant 101 off 89 balls, anchoring the innings with composure and class. Nonkululeko Mlaba was equally impressive with the ball, taking crucial wickets and turning the game in South Africa’s favor.
Key Highlights
- Tazmin Brits recorded her fourth century in five matches, setting a new tournament milestone.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba’s spin spell dismantled the Kiwi middle order, finishing with economical figures.
- Sophie Devine once again top-scored for New Zealand but lacked support from the lower order.
- South Africa’s fielding and middle-order partnerships ensured a clinical finish.
Venue and Match Conditions
The match took place at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The pitch offered balanced conditions — good bounce early on and grip for spinners in the later stages. Weather remained clear, allowing a full 50-over contest.
Impact on the Tournament
This win pushes South Africa Women up the points table, strengthening their semi-final chances. For New Zealand Women, this defeat highlights the need to improve their middle-order consistency and spin attack. As the World Cup progresses, every match becomes crucial for qualification hopes.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, matches between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women have been competitive. In the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final, New Zealand had defeated South Africa by 32 runs. However, this time, the Proteas turned the tables with a dominant all-round display.
The New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women World Cup 2025 match was a perfect showcase of talent, teamwork, and temperament. With Tazmin Brits in top form and South Africa’s bowlers firing, the Proteas have established themselves as serious title contenders. Stay tuned for more Women’s World Cup 2025 live cricket updates and breaking match reports.
