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NZ-W vs SA-W Match Analysis

 

The 7th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will see New Zealand Women take on South Africa Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on October 6, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM IST, promising an exciting afternoon of competitive cricket. 

 

New Zealand Women offers versatility in both batting and bowling, giving them the ability to adapt to any match situation. The team is looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat in their previous outing and will rely on key performers to stabilize their campaign.

 

South Africa Women have been inconsistent in the tournament so far, but boast a talented lineup led by Laura Wolvaardt, one of the world’s premier batters. They will aim to improve on their early performances and secure a vital win to build confidence in the competition.

 

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Team Preview & Squads

 

New Zealand Women

 

Sophie Devine leads the White Ferns with aggression and tactical acumen. Known for her explosive batting and handy medium pace, she is pivotal both as a leader and as a match-winner. Her experience will be key in guiding a squad featuring several young talents.

 

NZ batting is anchored by Devine and Suzie Bates, with support from Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, and the Kerr sisters. Amelia Kerr provides flexibility at number four or five, capable of turning the game around quickly. 

 

The NZ possess a balanced attack with fast bowlers Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr complemented by spinners Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair. Their bowling unit can exploit early swing and seam while being effective in the middle overs. 

 

In their last match against Australia Women at Indore on October 1, 2025, New Zealand Women were comprehensively beaten. Australia posted a mammoth 326 runs, and New Zealand struggled to 237 in 43.2 overs. Despite efforts from the middle order, the team couldn’t build partnerships. Australia won by 89 runs, highlighting the areas New Zealand must improve in batting and bowling.

 

New Zealand Women’s Squads

 

New Zealand Women

 

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

 

South Africa Women

 

Laura Wolvaardt leads the SA with elegance and composure at the crease. She is one of the most technically sound batters in women’s cricket and sets the tone for the team. Her captaincy will rely on balancing the batting and bowling units efficiently.

 

SA-W batting has struggled in recent outings but features talent in Wolvaardt, Sune Luus, and Tazmin Brits. Middle-order contributions from Chloe Tryon and Anneke Bosch will be crucial. The team needs partnerships to build competitive totals, especially against strong opposition.

 

The Proteas have a strong pace attack led by Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, supported by Tumi Sekhukhune and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Their spin options are limited, but Kapp’s experience can provide breakthroughs. Bowling discipline will be key against aggressive top-order batters.

 

In their last match against England Women at Guwahati on October 3, 2025, South Africa Women were bowled out for a mere 69. England chased the target comfortably, winning by 10 wickets in just 14.1 overs. The performance highlighted severe batting issues and a lack of partnerships. 

 

South Africa Women’s Squads

 

South Africa Women

 

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

 

Match Details
Match	New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | 7th Match | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Date	06/10/2025 (Monday)
Time	03:30 PM (BDT) / 02:30 PM GMT / 03:00 PM (INR)
Format	ODI
Venue	Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Recent performance	New Zealand Women – L NR W W L	South Africa Women – W W W L L
Live Streaming Details	Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on SLH(Sports Live Hub)

 

NZ-W vs SA-W Outfield Report

 

The Indore track is generally batting-friendly with even bounce and true pace off the surface. Spinners tend to get some assistance in the middle overs, but fast bowlers can exploit any early seam movement. Teams batting first usually look to post big totals.

 

The weather in Indore is expected to be sunny with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures are likely to hover around 32°C during the match, with moderate humidity. Conditions favor clear visibility and uninterrupted play.

 

Historically, totals of 280+ have been defended successfully, while scores below 180 have been easily chased. Batting first gives a slight advantage due to predictable bounce, but chasing teams with strong top-order can manage competitive targets.

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New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

 

In the last five encounters, New Zealand Women have won 3 matches, while South Africa Women have claimed 2 victories. The teams are fairly evenly matched, making this clash highly competitive.

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NZ-W vs SA-W Prediction

 

Event	New Zealand Women	South Africa Women
Toss Winner	New Zealand Women	–
Player of the Match	Sophie Devine	–
Top Run Scorer	Sophie Devine	Sinalo Jafta
Top Wicket Taker	Lea Tahuhu	Nonkululeko Mlaba
Most Sixes	Sophie Devine	Sinalo Jafta
Predicted Score	190+	170+
Win Probability	52%	48%

 

According to cricket analysts New Zealand Women have a 52% chance of Winning.

 

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.

 

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