New Zealand Women (NZ W) lock horns with South Africa Women (SA W) in match No. 7 of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday, October 6.
The White Ferns started their campaign with a comprehensive 89-run defeat against defending champions Australia in Indore. On the other hand, South Africa had a forgettable outing in Guwahati to start proceedings. They were bowled out for just 69 in 20.4 overs against England. The Nat Sciver-Brunt-led side won the match by 10
wickets.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt and New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine will have to motivate their teams after the morale-crushing defeats. The Proteas have won six out of the seven ODIs they have played against New Zealand.
NZ W vs SA W Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, Match 7, Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 06; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Holkar Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is known for producing some brilliant surfaces for batting. In the game between Australia and New Zealand, the track was generally good for batting, but some balls did keep low. The captain who wins the toss would want to bat first and post a substantial score.
NZ W vs SA W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 20 |
| NZ W Won | 12 |
| SA W Won | 08 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | February 13, 1999 (NZ W Won) |
| Most-recent Fixture | October 1, 2023 (NZ W Won) |
NZ W vs SA W Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women (NZ W):
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 (SA W):
Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
NZ W vs SA W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine scored a fantastic century in the last game against Australia. She smashed 112 off as many balls, hitting 12 fours and three sixes. The right-handed batter almost single-handedly kept her team in the race during her knock. Devine will be high on confidence and will look to continue his purple patch on Monday.
Probable Best Bowler: Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp didn't have too many runs to defend in the last game. However, cricket enthusiasts know her capabilities with the new ball very well. If Kapp can get the ball swinging, she can cause a lot of difficulties for the England batters inside the powerplay.
Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
