New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: South Africa Women defeated New Zealand Women by six wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup match at Holkar Stadium on Monday, October 6, 2025. Tazmin Brits scored 101, her fifth century of the year, setting a new record in women’s cricket. Sune Luus remained unbeaten on 81 as South Africa chased down 232 runs in 41 overs.

Brits opened the innings with Laura Wolvaardt. After Wolvaardt fell early, Brits and Luus built a crucial partnership to secure victory. Brits hit the ball confidently, finding the boundary regularly, while Luus played a calm and composed innings. South Africa lost a few wickets towards the end but remained in control throughout the chase. The win came after a heavy 69-run loss to England in their previous match.

Earlier, New Zealand batted first after winning the toss and scored 231 all out. Sophie Devine made 85 and Brooke Halliday added 45. Nonkululeko Mlaba led the South African bowling with four wickets for 40 runs. Marizanne Kaap, Ayabonga Khaka, Nadine de Klerk and Chloe Tyron also took wickets.

The Proteas bounced back strongly after their opening defeat to England. New Zealand has now lost both of their first two matches in the tournament, including a previous loss to Australia.

New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match ScorecardNew Zealand Women 231 all out (Sophie Devine 85, Brooke Halliday 45; Nonkululeko Mlaba 4/40)South Africa Women 234/4 (Tazmin Brits 101, Sune Luus 81 not out; Amelia Kerr 2/62)