New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between NZ W vs SA W?

New Zealand Women (NZ W) and South Africa Women (SA W) are all set to square off in a five-match T20I series. The first T20I is scheduled to be held at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, March 15.

The White Ferns recently played three T20Is and as many ODIs at home against Zimbabwe. They won all six matches with consummate ease. While they have a fantastic head-to-head record against South Africa in T20Is, expect the matches to be hard-fought.

South Africa's last assignment was a white-ball series against Pakistan at home in February. The African side won both the T20I and ODI series by the same 2-1 margin. Laura Wolvaardt and Co. would want to carry that momentum into the series against New Zealand.

NZ W vs SA W Match Details

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report

The new-ball bowlers get a considerable amount of swing at this venue. However, once the ball gets older, the batters can score a lot of runs. Defending totals could be difficult at this venue as the boundaries are also on the shorter side.

NZ W vs SA W Head to Head T20I Record

NZ W vs SA W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine, Isabella Gaze, Amelia Kerr (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (WK), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing.

South Africa Women:

Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Dane van Niekerk, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Masabata Klass.

NZ W vs SA W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine is going to be one of the key batters for New Zealand in this series. If she gets her eye in, she can cause a lot of damage. The experienced campaign has been in phenomenal form of late with the bat.

Probable Best Bowler: Ayabonga Khaka

Ayabonga Khaka will have a crucial role to play with the new ball for the Proteas. She has the ability to swing the ball, and the conditions will be in her favour as well. If she can pick up wickets upfront, it will make things easier for the bowlers to follow.

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