- By Gurmeet Batra
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:39 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Zealand vs South Africa Head-To-Head: New Zealand and South Africa will aim to get their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaigns back on track when they lock horns at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday, aiming to secure their first win of the tournament.
The White Ferns' campaign got off to a stony start with an 89-run defeat to defending champions Australia, while South Africa faced a heavy defeat at the hands of England, being bowled out for just 69 runs.
Sophie Devine-led side holds the upper hand in ODI encounters against South Africa, leading 12-8 in their head-to-head matches. Notably, New Zealand have won all three of their last four meetings in World Cup clashes.
NZ-W vs SA-W, World Cup: Holkar Cricket Pitch Report
The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore has been known as batting heaven, which often delivers high-scoring matches. The track offers pure bounce and brizy outfield, making the shot play rewarding for batters. Meanwhile, pacers can receive some movements early in the game; however, as the match progresses, the pitch will assist spinners more, providing grip and assistance.
NZ-W vs SA-W, World Cup: Indore Weather
The forecast for Monday in Indore indicated temperatures ranging from 21°C to 30°C, with the temperature likely to be around 26°C. With Minimal chances of rain, the match can go ahead without any interruptions.
NZ-W vs SA-W Head-To-Head Record In ODIs
Matches: 20
New Zealand: 12
South Africa: 8
Last result: New Zealand defeated South Africa by 6 wickets (Durban, 2023)
SA-W vs NZ-W Head-To-Head Record In ODI World Cup
Matches: 4
New Zealand: 3
South Africa: 1
Last result: South Africa defeated New Zealand by 2 wickets (Hamilton, 2022)
SA-W vs NZ-W Squads
New Zealand Women Squad: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Bella James, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis.
South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune.