SA-W skipper Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bat
NZ-W lead the series 2-1 going into the fourth game
Live streaming info and playing XIs listed
NZ-W Vs SA-W, 4th T20I: White Ferns Gain Unassailable 3-1 Lead With Close 6 Wicket Victory Over Proteas Women
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 4th T20I: The White Ferns, led by Amelia Kerr, defeated Laura Wolvaardt's Proteas by 6 wickets to gain an unassailable lead in the on-going series. Get the full match report below
Summary
New Zealand Women secured an unassailable 3-1 lead in the 5-match T20I series after defeating Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa by 6 wickets in the 4th encounter at the Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Choosing to bat first, South Africa posted a competitive 159/6 in their 20 overs.
Sune Luus anchored the innings with a steady 30, while late cameos from the middle order helped push the total past the 150-mark.
New Zealand’s bowlers remained disciplined, with Jess Kerr leading the attack to restrict the visitors on a flat surface.
In reply, the White Ferns chased down the target with nine balls to spare, finishing at 160/4 in 18.3 overs.
The chase was headlined by a brilliant half-century from veteran Sophie Devine, who smashed 64 off just 34 deliveries, including six boundaries and four sixes.
Amelia Kerr provided stable support with 31. Despite Chloe Tryon’s two wickets, New Zealand’s clinical batting ensured a comfortable victory and a series win on home soil.
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 4th T20I: Toss Update
South Africa Women have won the toss and have opted to bat.
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 4th T20I: Playing XIs
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Annerie Dercksen, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Karabo Meso(w), Masabata Klaas, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba
New Zealand Women (Playing XI): Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze(w), Amelia Kerr(c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 4th T20I: H2H
Total Matches Played – 20
New Zealand Wins – 14
South Africa Wins – 5
N/R – 1
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 4th T20I: Live Streaming
Fans in India can catch the live streaming of the T20I series on the FanCode app and website, as well as SonyLIV. The Sony Sports network will provide TV broadcast of all the games.
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