New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between NZ W vs SA W?

New Zealand Women (NZ W) square off against South Africa Women (SA W) in the third T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, March 20.

The series is tied at 1-1 after the first two games. New Zealand won the first match comprehensively by 80 runs in Mount Maunganui. However, the Proteas bounced back commendably in the second game in Hamilton, winning the match by 18 runs.

In a five-match series, especially when it is tied at 1-1 after two games, the third T20I becomes very crucial. Whichever team loses on Friday will have a tough time going forward. On the other hand, the team that emerges victorious will have one hand on the trophy.

NZ W vs SA W Match Details

Match New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I, South Africa Women tour of New Zealand Date & Time (IST) Friday, March 20, 7:15 AM Venue Eden Park, Auckland Broadcast and Live-Streaming Details FanCode (app and website)

Eden Park, Auckland Pitch Report

Fans can expect a high-scoring contest on Friday at Eden Park, Auckland. The pitches at this venue are generally good for batting. The new ball might swing around for a few overs but once it gets old, bowlers won't get much assistance from the surface. The team batting first should look to get to at least 180.

NZ W vs SA W Head to Head T20I Record

Matches Played 19 Won by NZ-W 13 Won by SA-W 5 Tied / No Results 1 First-ever Fixture August 10, 2007 (NZ Won) Most Recent Fixture March 17, 2026 (SA Won)

NZ W vs SA W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

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

South Africa Women:

Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, 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: Amelia Kerr

Skipper Amelia Kerr has looked in fine form so far in the series. In the first match, she scored 78 off 44 balls. She followed it up with an 18-ball 32 in the second T20I. The New Zealand all-rounder will look to continue her purple patch.

Probable Best Bowler: Ayabonga Khaka

South African speedster Ayabonga Khaka proved to be expensive in the first T20I but bounced back strongly in the second. The 33-year-old finished with excellent figures of 4/27 in her four-over spell. She could be the bowler to watch out for on Friday.