The stage is set for an exciting finale New Zealand women will face South Africa women In the third and deciding ODI on Friday at Basin Reserve, Wellington. With the ICC Women’s Championship series tied at 1-1, both teams have everything to play for in what promises to be an exciting encounter.
The series so far has been nothing short of dramatic. In the first match, South Africa defeated New Zealand on the last ball, but in the second ODI, the White Ferns made a spectacular comeback. Chasing a mammoth target of 346, New Zealand made the most successful run chase in women’s ODI history. The highlight of that incredible win was captain Amelia Kerr’s unbeaten 179, a record-breaking innings that sealed victory for her team in the final over.
However, South Africa has had standout performers of its own. Anneke Bosch impressed with a brilliant 91 and just missed out on her maiden ODI century. Nevertheless, the Proteas will need to strengthen their fielding, which has been a point of concern throughout the series.
With valuable World Cup qualification points at stake, the decider is all set for another entertaining encounter.
NZ-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 3 April; 10:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM Local / 3:30 AM IST (April 4)
- venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
NZ-W vs SA-W, head-to-head record in ODIs
Matches played: 23 | South Africa won: 10 | new zealand won: 13| no results: 0
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
Basin Reserve in Wellington is famous for its light green surface, which usually gives fast bowlers a clear advantage early in the game. During the first hour, the pitch provides good seam movement with extra bounce and carry, making it difficult for the opening batsmen to survive against the new ball.
As the day progresses, conditions keep changing. As the surface dries in the sunlight, the pitch gradually becomes easier to bat on, providing consistent pace and predictable bounce. This gives the batsmen a chance to play their shots more freely.
Spinners may come into play later, as the surface starts to wear out a bit, providing some grip. Another major factor at Basin Reserve is wind – strong winds can affect bowling plans, especially when targeting short boundaries, adding an extra layer of strategy to the game.
squads
South African Women: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Britts, Anneke Bosch, listen luceSinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reineke, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Maceo, Aneri Derksen, Tumi Sekhukhune
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Kelly Knight, Bree Illing, Nancy Patel, Flora Devonshire.
NZ-W vs SA-W, 3rd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand won the toss and bowled first
- South Africa’s powerplay score: 50-60
- South Africa’s total score: 270-280
Case 2:
- South Africa won the toss and bowled first
- New Zealand’s powerplay score: 60-70
- New Zealand’s total score: 290-300
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
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