Summary of this article
New Zealand Women face South Africa Women in the third T20I in Auckland on Friday, March 20 at Eden Park
South Africa Women won the toss and opted to bat first
The five-match series is tied at 1-1 after the first two games, with each side securing one win apiece
New Zealand edged closer to a series win after defeating South Africa by 6 wickets in the 3rd Women's T20I at Eden Park, Auckland. This victory gives the White Ferns a 2-1 lead in the on-going 5-match series.
Choosing to bat first, South Africa struggled early as Jess Kerr and Rosemary Mair struck within the first three overs.
Captain Laura Wolvaardt (37) and Annerie Dercksen (27) stabilized the innings, while a late unbeaten cameo from Kayla Reyneke (34* off 20) pushed the Proteas to a competitive 149/7. Sophie Devine (2/21) and Suzie Bates (2/10) were the pick of the bowlers.
In response, New Zealand stuttered at 68/4 before Sophie Devine took charge. Her match-winning 55 off 38 balls, supported by Maddy Green’s unbeaten 34, guided the hosts to 152/4 in 18.4 overs.
Devine was named Player of the Match for her all-round heroics.
New Zealand Women dominated the series opener in Mount Maunganui with a comprehensive 80-run victory, asserting control early on. However, South Africa Women responded strongly in Hamilton, producing a disciplined performance to clinch the second T20I by 18 runs and level the series.
The 4th W-T20I will take place on Sunday, March 22 in Wellington.
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I Live Streaming
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I: Toss Update
South Africa Women won the toss and opted to bat first against New Zealand Women.
New Zealand Women Vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I: Playing XIs
South Africa Women (Playing XI): Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt(c), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta(w), Ayabonga Khaka, 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
