NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction, 5th T20I, – South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026

NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction 5th T20I: New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) are set to lock horns in the 5th T20I of the South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, you’re in the right place.
The T20I clash will be played on Wednesday, March 25, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand.
NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | New Zealand Women are to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Amelia Kerr (NZ-W), Kayla Reyneke (SA-W) |
| Most Wickets | Jess Kerr (NZ-W), Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W) |
| Most SIX | NZ-W to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | NZ-W to hit more 4s |
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NZ-W vs SA-W 5th T20I Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Team Analysis
The New Zealand women’s team has already clinched this series by winning three matches. New Zealand women won their last match against SA-W by 6 wickets. Sophie Devine played an explosive inning of 64 runs off 34 balls, and Amelia Kerr added 31 runs off 29 balls. In bowling, Jess Kerr picked up 3 wickets.
New Zealand Women’s Team Strength Players:
Amelia Kerr, with a total of 171 runs, is the leading run scorer for NZ-W.
Georgia Plimmer has been scoring 97 runs thus far at an average of 24.25.
Sophie Devine once again played an excellent inning of 64 runs off 34 balls.
Maddy Green remained unbeaten at 9 in the last outing.
Jess Kerr was awarded Player of the Match for her superb bowling performance.
South Africa Women (SA-W) Team Analysis
Having already lost the series, the South African women’s team will take the field in today’s match looking to salvage a bit of pride. They lost the fourth T20I match against New Zealand Women by 6 wickets. The greatest contribution came from Annerie Dercksen, who individually scored 55 runs, while Sune Luus added 30 runs off 29 balls. In the bowling, Chloe Tryon picked up two wickets.
South Africa Women ‘s Team Strength Players:
Annerie Dercksen played a crucial inning of 55 runs in the previous encounter.
Laura Wolvaardt has been scoring 88 runs thus far at an average of 29.33.
Kayla Reyneke, with a total of 99 runs, is the leading wicket-taker for SA-W.
Nadine de Klerk is the most vital cog in the SA-W squad.
Nonkululeko Mlaba, with a total of 6 wickets, is the leading wicket-taker for SA-W.
NZ-W vs SA-W 5th T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | NZ-W vs SA-W 5th T20I Preview |
| Tournament | South Africa Women Tour of South Africa 2026 |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, March 25, 7:15 AM IST |
| Venue | Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women: Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Women Probable XI:
Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (WK), Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
South Africa Women Probable XI:
Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women 5th T20I, Players To Watch Out For
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand Women today?
Amelia Kerr is our pick to top-score for New Zealand Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Amelia Kerr | 4 | 4 | – | 171 | 78 | 42.75 | 119 | 143.70 | – | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| 2. Sophie Devine | 4 | 4 | 1 | 156 | 64 | 52.00 | 100 | 156.00 | – | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 3. Georgia Plimmer | 4 | 4 | – | 97 | 63 | 24.25 | 71 | 136.62 | – | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Who will be the top run scorers for South Africa Women today?
Kayla Reyneke is our pick to top-score for South Africa Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kayla Reyneke | 4 | 4 | 3 | 99 | 34 | 99.00 | 55 | 180.00 | – | – | 7 | 9 |
| 2. Annerie Dercksen | 4 | 4 | 1 | 91 | 55 | 30.33 | 70 | 130.00 | – | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 3. Tazmin Brits | 4 | 4 | – | 90 | 53 | 22.50 | 97 | 92.78 | – | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the New Zealand Women in the match?
Pick: Jess Kerr to take the most wickets for New Zealand Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jess Kerr | 4 | 4 | 16 | 93 | 8 | 3/16 | 11.63 | 5.81 | 12.00 | – | – | 1 |
| 2. Sophie Devine | 4 | 4 | 14 | 106 | 7 | 4/12 | 15.14 | 7.57 | 12.00 | 1 | – | – |
| 3. Amelia Kerr | 4 | 4 | 16 | 117 | 3 | 2/29 | 39.00 | 7.31 | 32.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for South Africa Women in the match?
Pick: Nonkululeko Mlaba to take the most wickets for South Africa Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4 | 4 | 14 | 117 | 6 | 3/27 | 19.50 | 8.36 | 14.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Ayabonga Khaka | 3 | 3 | 11 | 91 | 5 | 4/27 | 18.20 | 8.27 | 13.20 | 1 | – | – |
| 3. Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 4 | 14.1 | 117 | 3 | 2/32 | 39.00 | 8.26 | 28.33 | – | – | – |
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women: Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect NZ-W to hit more sixes in this match
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect NZ-W to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s NZ-W vs SA-W 5th T20I?
The New Zealand Women’s team has the advantage of playing on its home ground. Moreover, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine are in excellent form.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing NZ-W to win this T20I.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.