New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team vs South Africa Women’s National Cricket Team Match: New Zealand will face South Africa in the opening match of their women’s Twenty20 international series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganuion on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The match marks the start of a five-game T20I series between the two sides as they look to build momentum ahead of a busy international schedule. New Zealand enters the series after a strong run of form at home, including a series sweep against Zimbabwe. South Africa, meanwhile, will aim to adapt quickly to New Zealand conditions and begin the tour with a positive result.
Match Details
Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women 1st T20I
Series: South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
Time: 2:45 PM Local Time | 1:45 AM GMT | 7:15 AM IST
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Pitch and weather
The pitch at Bay Oval is expected to provide consistent bounce and generally favors batting. Pace bowlers may receive some assistance early in the innings.
Weather conditions in Mount Maunganui are forecast to remain clear, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius and no rain expected during the match.
Squads
New Zealand Women Squad: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Polly Inglis(w), Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Isabella Gaze, Sophie Devine
South Africa Women Squad: Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Dane van Niekerk, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(w), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, Ayanda Hlubi, Karabo Meso, Kayla Reyneke
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand Women Probable XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis (wk), Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Sophie Devine.
South Africa Women Probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Dane van Niekerk, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.
Broadcast and Live Streaming
In India, the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on SonyLIV, FanCode, and Amazon Prime Video.