New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women - 7th Match - ICC Women's World Cup, 2025

Venue: Holkar Stadium Indore

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Maddy Green departs, caught by Anneke Bosch! | New Zealand Women - 195/5 (40.1)

October 6, 2025 5:43 pm

Nonkululeko Mlaba strikes again! Maddy Green is caught by Anneke Bosch, departing for 4 runs. South Africa gets another crucial breakthrough, putting New Zealand under pressure.

Halliday Departs! Crucial Wicket for South Africa | New Zealand Women - 187/4 (38.1)

October 6, 2025 5:34 pm

Brooke Halliday is out caught by Nonkululeko Mlaba off her own bowling! A crucial breakthrough for South Africa, breaking a promising partnership. Halliday departs after a well-made 45 runs off 37 balls, including 6 fours. :root { --text-color-light: #333; --bg-color-light: #f9f9f9; --header-bg-light: #e0e0e0; --border-color-light: #ccc; --highlight-bg-light: #e6f7ff; --highlight-text-light: #0056b3; --text-color-dark: #eee; --bg-color-dark: #222; --header-bg-dark: #3a3a3a; --border-color-dark: #555; --highlight-bg-dark: #003366; --highlight-text-dark: #90caf9; } @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { body { --text-color: var(--text-color-dark); --bg-color: var(--bg-color-dark); --header-bg: var(--header-bg-dark); --border-color: var(--border-color-dark); --highlight-bg: var(--highlight-bg-dark); --highlight-text: var(--highlight-text-dark); } } @media (prefers-color-scheme: light) { body { --text-color: var(--text-color-light); --bg-color: var(--bg-color-light); --header-bg: var(--header-bg-light); --border-color: var(--border-color-light); --highlight-bg: var(--highlight-bg-light); --highlight-text: var(--highlight-text-light); } } .scorecard-container { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: var(--text-color); background-color: var(--bg-color); border: 1px solid var(--border-color); border-radius: 8px; margin: 10px 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .scorecard-header { background-color: var(--header-bg); padding: 10px 15px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); } .scorecard-section { padding: 15px; overflow-x: auto; } .scorecard-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 400px; /* Ensures responsiveness for smaller screens */ } .scorecard-table th, .scorecard-table td { border: 1px solid var(--border-color); padding: 8px; text-align: left; } .scorecard-table th { background-color: var(--header-bg); font-weight: bold; } .scorecard-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Subtle stripe for readability */ } @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { .scorecard-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); } } .highlight-row { background-color: var(--highlight-bg) !important; color: var(--highlight-text); font-weight: bold; }

Devine on Fire! Consecutive Fours! | New Zealand Women - 177/3 (36.3)

October 6, 2025 5:26 pm

Sophie Devine smashes another boundary! Two consecutive fours for Devine, showing her aggressive intent and pushing the score forward for New Zealand Women.

Sophie Devine finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 173/3 (36.2)

October 6, 2025 5:26 pm

Sophie Devine extends her impressive innings with a well-timed boundary. She's looking in sublime form today, adding crucial runs to the New Zealand Women's total.

Sophie Devine Reaches Her Half-Century! | New Zealand Women - 154/3 (32.5)

October 6, 2025 5:13 pm

Sophie Devine brings up a well-deserved fifty runs off 65 balls, including 5 fours. A crucial innings providing stability and momentum for New Zealand Women.

Sophie Devine Reaches Half-Century! | New Zealand Women - 151/3(32.3)

October 6, 2025 5:13 pm

Sophie Devine brings up her fantastic half-century, reaching 50 runs off 66 balls, including 5 fours. A crucial innings, anchoring the New Zealand Women's innings and providing stability.

Devine and Halliday Forge a Fifty-Run Partnership! | New Zealand Women - 151/3 (32.3)

October 6, 2025 5:13 pm

Sophie Devine (17 runs, 21 balls) and Brooke Halliday (33 runs, 20 balls) have brought up a crucial 50-run partnership in just 41 balls, featuring 7 boundaries. This stand has provided much-needed stability and acceleration for New Zealand Women.

Sophie Devine Nears Half-Century | New Zealand Women - 150/3 (32.2)

October 6, 2025 5:12 pm

Sophie Devine edges closer to her fifty, now just 3 runs away. She's been a pillar for New Zealand Women, anchoring the innings with a mix of caution and aggression.

Halliday finds the fence again! | New Zealand Women - 147/3 (31.4)

October 6, 2025 5:05 pm

Brooke Halliday continues her aggressive innings, smashing another magnificent FOUR! That's her sixth boundary of the innings, keeping the pressure firmly on the South African bowlers and accelerating the scoring rate for New Zealand Women.

Sophie Devine finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 142/3 (31.2)

October 6, 2025 5:03 pm

Sophie Devine unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. A much-needed boundary to keep the momentum going for New Zealand Women.

Halliday's Fifth Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 131/3(29.5)

October 6, 2025 4:58 pm

Brooke Halliday smashes her fifth boundary of the innings, continuing her aggressive approach and putting pressure on the bowlers. A powerful shot that races to the fence.

Halliday finds the fence again! | New Zealand Women - 125/3 (29.1)

October 6, 2025 4:56 pm

Brooke Halliday continues her aggressive strokeplay, dispatching Chloe Tryon for her fourth boundary of the innings. This powerful shot keeps the momentum with New Zealand Women.

Halliday's Quickfire Boundaries | New Zealand Women - 119/3 (28.0)

October 6, 2025 4:52 pm

Brooke Halliday announces her arrival with two quick boundaries in Chloe Tryon's over, showing aggressive intent and keeping the scoreboard moving at a brisk pace for New Zealand Women.

Halliday's Aggression: Another Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 117/3(27.4)

October 6, 2025 4:51 pm

Brooke Halliday smashes another boundary, her second of the over, showcasing aggressive intent and keeping the scoreboard moving rapidly for New Zealand Women.

Halliday's timely boundary! | New Zealand Women - 113/3 (27.1)

October 6, 2025 4:51 pm

Brooke Halliday strikes a magnificent boundary, adding crucial runs to the scoreboard and maintaining the pressure on the South African bowlers. A well-placed shot that finds the ropes.

Brooke Halliday Starts with a Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 105/3 (25.5)

October 6, 2025 4:47 pm

Brooke Halliday gets off the mark in style, hitting a superb boundary on her very first ball after the fall of a wicket. What a way to announce her arrival!

WICKET! Chloe Tryon Strikes! | New Zealand Women - 101/3 (25.4)

October 6, 2025 4:45 pm

Chloe Tryon gets the breakthrough! Georgia Plimmer is caught by Nadine de Klerk for 31 runs off 68 balls. A crucial wicket for South Africa, breaking a developing partnership.

New Zealand Women reach 100 runs! | New Zealand Women - 100/2 (24.3)

October 6, 2025 4:41 pm

Sophie Devine pushes for a single, bringing up the team's hundred. This milestone is a testament to the solid partnership between Devine and Georgia Plimmer, setting a good foundation for the innings.

Crucial 50-Run Partnership for New Zealand Women | New Zealand Women - 90/2 (22.2)

October 6, 2025 4:35 pm

Georgia Plimmer and Sophie Devine have forged a crucial 50-run partnership, providing much-needed stability for New Zealand Women. Plimmer contributed 15 runs and Devine 26 runs to this significant stand.

Plimmer finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 94/2 (22.3)

October 6, 2025 4:35 pm

Georgia Plimmer breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary, adding crucial runs to New Zealand Women's total. This boundary eases the pressure and injects some momentum into the innings.

Plimmer Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 77/2 (18.3)

October 6, 2025 4:21 pm

Georgia Plimmer dispatches a well-timed shot to the boundary for four runs, easing the pressure and getting the scoreboard moving for New Zealand Women.

Plimmer Finds the Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 77/2 (18.3)

October 6, 2025 4:20 pm

Georgia Plimmer breaks free with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the ropes! This much-needed four helps to accelerate the scoring for New Zealand Women.

Devine's Double Delight: Back-to-Back Boundaries! | New Zealand Women - 71/2 (17.4)

October 6, 2025 4:17 pm

Sophie Devine smashes another glorious boundary, making it back-to-back fours! She's really taking on the bowling and accelerating the scoring for New Zealand Women.

Sophie Devine finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 67/2 (17.3)

October 6, 2025 4:16 pm

Sophie Devine hits a crucial four, her third of the innings, to inject some much-needed momentum into New Zealand Women's innings. She is looking dangerous!

Devine's Back-to-Back Boundaries! | New Zealand Women - 62/2 (16.3)

October 6, 2025 4:13 pm

Sophie Devine unleashes another powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for her second consecutive four. This aggressive play is injecting much-needed momentum into the New Zealand Women's innings, easing the pressure after a tight spell.

Devine breaks the shackles! | New Zealand Women - 58/2 (16.2)

October 6, 2025 4:12 pm

Sophie Devine finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, bringing some much-needed runs for New Zealand Women and easing the pressure after a tight spell of bowling.

New Zealand Women Reach 50 Runs | New Zealand Women - 50/2 (14.0)

October 6, 2025 4:00 pm

New Zealand Women have reached their team total of 50 runs in 14 overs. This milestone comes after a period of tight bowling from South Africa.

Five Wides: A Timely Boost for New Zealand! | New Zealand Women - 49/2 (13.5)

October 6, 2025 3:59 pm

Masabata Klaas bowls five wides, an unexpected bonus for New Zealand Women. These crucial runs come after a period of tight bowling, providing a much-needed boost to their score.

Kerr Departs! De Klerk Strikes Big for South Africa! | New Zealand Women - 44/2 (12.5)

October 6, 2025 3:58 pm

Nadine de Klerk gets the crucial breakthrough, dismissing Amelia Kerr for 23 runs off 41 balls. Kerr was caught by Sune Luus, putting New Zealand Women under immense pressure.

Kerr Falls! De Klerk Strikes! | New Zealand Women - 44/2 (12.5)

October 6, 2025 3:56 pm

Amelia Kerr is caught by Sune Luus off Nadine de Klerk for 23 runs. A crucial breakthrough for South Africa, as Kerr was looking set to build a significant innings. This wicket puts New Zealand Women under pressure.

De Klerk gets the big one! Amelia Kerr caught! | New Zealand Women - 44/2 (12.6)

October 6, 2025 3:55 pm

Nadine de Klerk claims the vital wicket of Amelia Kerr, who was caught by Sune Luus for 23 runs off 41 balls, including 4 fours. A crucial breakthrough for South Africa.

Five Wides! Bonus Runs for New Zealand! | New Zealand Women - 32/1 (9.5)

October 6, 2025 3:42 pm

Masabata Klaas bowls a wide delivery that races away for five extra runs! A huge bonus for New Zealand Women, easing some of the pressure after a tight spell of bowling. These unexpected runs will be very welcome.

Amelia Kerr finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 32/1 (8.2)

October 6, 2025 3:36 pm

Amelia Kerr plays a delightful shot, sending the ball to the boundary for four runs against Nadine de Klerk. This boundary injects some much-needed momentum into the innings.

Plimmer finds the boundary! | New Zealand Women - 28/1 (7.2)

October 6, 2025 3:31 pm

Georgia Plimmer dispatches a well-timed shot to the boundary, adding four crucial runs to the New Zealand Women's total. This boundary helps release some pressure.

Khaka bowls a wide, New Zealand gets an extra run! | New Zealand Women - 19/1(5.3)

October 6, 2025 3:24 pm

Ayabonga Khaka bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to New Zealand Women's total. This provides a small relief from the tight bowling.

Marizanne Kapp Bowls a Maiden Over! | New Zealand Women - 17/1 (5.0)

October 6, 2025 3:21 pm

Marizanne Kapp delivers a superb maiden over, not conceding a single run to Georgia Plimmer. This tight bowling is building immense pressure on the New Zealand batters.

Amelia Kerr finds the boundary again! | New Zealand Women - 17/1(3.4)

October 6, 2025 3:16 pm

Amelia Kerr strikes another beautiful boundary off Ayabonga Khaka, showcasing her exquisite timing and finding the gap with precision. This is her second four of the innings.

Amelia Kerr finds the gap! | New Zealand Women - 13/1 (3.2)

October 6, 2025 3:15 pm

Amelia Kerr plays a beautiful shot, finding the gap and sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This boundary will help ease the pressure and get the scoreboard ticking for New Zealand Women.

Plimmer breaks the shackles with a boundary! | New Zealand Women - 9/1 (3.0)

October 6, 2025 3:14 pm

Georgia Plimmer, after a series of dot balls, finally gets off the mark with a well-timed boundary, easing the pressure and getting her first runs on the board.

Maiden Over from Khaka! | New Zealand Women - 5/1(2.0)

October 6, 2025 3:10 pm

Ayabonga Khaka bowls a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run to Amelia Kerr. This tight bowling is piling pressure on the New Zealand batters after an early wicket.

Eventful First Over Concludes | New Zealand Women - 5/1 (1.0)

October 6, 2025 3:06 pm

Marizanne Kapp delivers a dramatic first over, securing a wicket on the very first ball and keeping the New Zealand Women under immense pressure. Amelia Kerr managed to hit a boundary to get the scoreboard moving.

Amelia Kerr Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | New Zealand Women - 4/1 (0.4)

October 6, 2025 3:05 pm

Amelia Kerr finds the gap and dispatches Marizanne Kapp for a much-needed boundary! This is the first scoring shot for New Zealand Women, easing some of the early pressure after losing a wicket on the first ball.

Kapp Strikes First Ball! Suzie Bates Departs!

October 6, 2025 3:03 pm

Marizanne Kapp delivers a perfect inswinger, trapping Suzie Bates plumb in front on the very first ball of the innings. The umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger.

Squads Announced for the Big Clash!

October 6, 2025 2:37 pm

New Zealand Women will feature Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, and Bree Illing. South Africa Women line up with Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba.