NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: New Zealand Women will face South Africa Women in their 6th ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on 06 October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
New Zealand Women enter this clash looking to bounce back after a defeat to Australia, while South Africa Women aim to recover from their batting collapse against England.
Let’s take a look at the NZ-W vs SA-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this clash.
NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | NZ-W Won | SA-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 12 | 08 | 00 | February 13, 1999 (NZ W Won) | October 1, 2023 (NZ W Won) |
New Zealand Women have won 12 ODI matches against South African women.
New Zealand Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZ-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct 25 | Australia W | Lost | 89 runs | 237/10 – 326/10 |
| 27 Sep 25 | India W | Lost | 4 wickets (D/L) | 232/8 – 237/6 |
| 25 Sep 25 | India A W | Lost | 4 wickets (D/L) | 273/9 – 226/6 |
| 09 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | 98 runs | 280/6 – 182/10 |
| 07 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | 78 runs | 245/7 – 167/10 |
South Africa Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (SA-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 25 | England W | Lost | 10 wickets | 69/10 – 73/0 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 4 wickets | 233/6 – 229/10 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Lost | 6 wickets | 115/10 – 119/4 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 25 runs (D/L) | 292/3 – 255/4 |
| 16 Sep 25 | Pakistan W | Won | 8 wickets | 259/2 – 287/10 |
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Key Player Battles
1. Sophie Devine vs Ayabonga Khaka
Sophie Devine, fresh from a superb century against Australia, is New Zealand’s batting anchor.
Ayabonga Khaka, South Africa’s reliable pacer, will aim to dismiss Devine early and break NZ’s momentum.
2. Amelia Kerr vs Nonkululeko Mlaba
Amelia Kerr provides stability and can accelerate in the middle overs with her strokeplay.
Mlaba, with her spin, will look to contain Kerr and pick up a crucial wicket to tilt the balance.
3. Suzie Bates vs Marizanne Kapp
Veteran Bates is known for giving NZ solid starts at the top.
Kapp’s seam movement and experience make her a real threat to remove Bates inside the powerplay.
4. Brooke Halliday vs Chloe Tryon
Halliday adds depth to NZ’s batting with her ability to rotate strike and play finishing cameos.
Tryon, with her all-around abilities, can break partnerships and counterattack with the bat later.
5. Jess Kerr vs Laura Wolvaardt
Jess Kerr’s accuracy with the new ball will test South Africa’s captain.
Wolvaardt, SA’s most dependable batter, needs to overcome Kerr’s swing to lay a strong platform.
NZ-W vs SA-W Prediction
With a stronger head-to-head record and more experienced campaigners like Devine, Bates, and Amelia Kerr, New Zealand Women start as favourites. South Africa needs captain Laura Wolvaardt and all-rounder Kapp to fire if they want to upset the odds.
Prediction: New Zealand Women to win and extend their dominance over South Africa Women.
