The seventh ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on October 6, 2025.
This is the seventh match of this 13-team ODI tournament.
The match will start at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). Both teams have lost their opening matches, leaving New Zealand (0 points, NRR -1.780) and South Africa (0 points, NRR -3.773) tied in the points table.
Live broadcast on Sony Network.
NZ vs SA: Head to Head
South Africa holds a 6-1 lead over New Zealand in the last 10 ODIs.
South Africa has a strong record against New Zealand. This season, the two teams will meet for the first time.
South Africa defeated New Zealand 2-1 in the 2025 Tri-Series.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: New Zealand vs South Africa Team Status
New Zealand: Mixed form in 2025, with 4 wins in 11 ODIs. Sophie Devine (recent century) and Maddy Green are effective with the bat.
Jess Kerr (16 wickets in 11 ODIs) and Lea Tahuhu are the bowling strengths. 2 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Recently lost to Australia by 89 runs.
South Africa: 6 wins in 12 ODIs in 2025, good form. Tazmin Brits (648 runs in 12 ODIs) and Laura Wolvaardt are contributing with the bat.
Nonkululeko Mlaba (17 wickets in 12 ODIs) is the bowling strength. 4 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Recently lost to England by 10 wickets.
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Maddy Green
- Brooke Halliday
- Sophie Devine(C)
- Izzy Gaze (WK)
- Amelia Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
- Eden Carson
South Africa Probable Playing XI
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Tazmin Brits
- Anneke Bosch
- Sune Luus
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chloe Tryon
- Nadine de Klerk
- Annerie Dercksen
- Nonkululeko Mlaba
- Masabata Claus
- Ayabonga Khaka
NZ vs SA Match Weather & Pitch Report
Holkar Stadium pitch flat The track is batting-friendly, with pacers favored in the early overs, and spinners effective later in the innings. The average first innings score is 326 runs. Teams chasing have won 60% of the time.
Temperature in Indore on October 6, 2025: 26-35°C, 100% cloud cover, 9 km/h wind, 50% chance of rain. The match could be affected, but is expected to be completed.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: NZ vs SA Match Prediction
New Zealand vs South Africa Women Match Prediction: New Zealand’s batting could be led by Sophie Devine and Maddy Green, and Jess Kerr’s bowling could be the key.
South Africa’s batting could be led by Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt, and Nonkululeko Mlaba’s bowling could be the key.
South Africa’s chances of winning are 60%, New Zealand’s 40%. If South Africa bats first and scores 300+, their chances of winning will increase.
New Zealand need a big innings from Devine and early wickets from Kerr to win. South Africa have the upper hand.
