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Home  »  Cricket  »  ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025  »  Match 7 Full Commentary

South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women 2025 Match 7 Full Commentary

Result · Oct 06 2025, Mon - 03:00 PM (IST)
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN
231
SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN
234/4
South Africa Women won by 6 wickets
CRR:5.73
Player Of The Match
  • 47.5

    OUT! Run Out. Ayabonga Khaka to Eden Carson. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 2 runs, fielded by Bosch, by Khaka, run save by de Klerk. New Zealand bowled out for 231. Sophie Devine led from the front with a commanding 85, while Brooke Halliday added a steady 45 to the total. But the standout with the ball was Nonkululeko Mlaba, who turned the tide with four vital wickets for South Africa. A competitive score on the board, and now it's over to the Proteas to chase it down! Join us for the run chase shortly.

  • 47.4

    Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Luus.

  • 47.3

    Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Jafta.

  • 47.2

    Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Jafta.

  • 47.2

    Wide Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, missed for 1 run, fielded by Jafta.

  • 47.1

    Ayabonga Khaka to Eden Carson. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Kapp.

  • 46.6

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Bree Illing. Stock ball half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bosch.

  • 46.5

    OUT! Caught. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to extra cover, caught by Wolvaardt. Laura Wolvaardt grabs a stunner.

  • 46.4

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Wolvaardt.

  • 46.3

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.

  • 46.2

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep extra cover for 2 runs, run save by de Klerk, fielded by Wolvaardt.

  • 46.1

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to cover for no runs, fielded by Wolvaardt.

  • 45.6

    Ayabonga Khaka to Eden Carson. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bosch.

  • 45.5

    Ayabonga Khaka to Lea Tahuhu. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Luus, fielded by Bosch.

  • 45.4

    Ayabonga Khaka to Eden Carson. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Brits.

  • 45.3

    OUT! Caught. Ayabonga Khaka to Jess Kerr. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by de Klerk. Straight to the fielder at long on.

  • 45.2

    Ayabonga Khaka to Lea Tahuhu. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Brits.

  • 45.1

    Ayabonga Khaka to Lea Tahuhu. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs, fielded by Jafta.

  • 44.6

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to short third man for no runs, fielded by Klaas.

  • 44.5

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 44.4

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 44.3

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Lea Tahuhu. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Luus.

  • 44.2

    OUT! Bowled. Nonkululeko Mlaba to Sophie Devine. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, missed. Sophie Devine misses out on her well-deserved century.

  • 44.1

    Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to extra cover for 1 run, run save by Wolvaardt.

  • 43.6

    FOUR! Marizanne Kapp to Sophie Devine. Short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 43.5

    Marizanne Kapp to Jess Kerr. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, to cover for 1 run, fielded by Wolvaardt.

  • 43.4

    Marizanne Kapp to Jess Kerr. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 43.3

    Marizanne Kapp to Jess Kerr. Slower length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Wolvaardt.

  • 43.2

    Marizanne Kapp to Sophie Devine. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tryon.

  • 43.2

    Wide Marizanne Kapp to Sophie Devine. Reverse Swing-In length ball, off stump on the front foot working, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to short leg for 1 run, mis-fielded by Jafta.

  • 40.5

    FOUR! Eden Carson to Sune Luus. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs. That wraps up the match as South Africa comfortably chase down the target with 9.1 overs to spare. Tazmin Brits was outstanding, crafting a brilliant century, while Sune Luus provided fine support with an unbeaten 83, their partnership of 159 the backbone of the innings. New Zealand had a few moments with Melie Kerr picking up two wickets, but the Proteas proved too strong in the end. A convincing win to get their campaign back on track, whilst it is a second successive defeat for New Zealand. Tazmin Brits is the Player of the Match.

  • 40.4

    Eden Carson to Sinalo Jafta. Off break back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

  • 40.3

    Eden Carson to Sinalo Jafta. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.

  • 40.2

    Eden Carson to Sune Luus. Off break back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Tahuhu.

  • 40.1

    Eden Carson to Sune Luus. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Devine.

  • End of Over 40
    Over 40. 6 runs. Bowler: Jess Kerr. South Africa Women: 228/4 (rr 5.70)
  • 39.6

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Devine.

  • 39.5

    FOUR! Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Smashed down the ground.

  • 39.4

    Jess Kerr to Sune Luus. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Green.

  • 39.3

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Halliday.

  • 39.2

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Devine.

  • 39.1

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, mis-fielded by Devine, fielded by Bates.

  • End of Over 39
    Over 39. 8 runs. Bowler: Melie Kerr. South Africa Women: 222/4 (rr 5.69)
  • 38.6

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Plimmer.

  • 38.5

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Plimmer.

  • 38.4

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

  • 38.3

    FOUR! Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

  • 38.2

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Gaze.

  • 38.1

    FOUR! Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

  • End of Over 38
    Over 38. 1 run. Bowler: Jess Kerr. South Africa Women: 214/4 (rr 5.63)
  • 37.6

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bates.

  • 37.5

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Kerr.

  • 37.4

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 37.3

    Jess Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bates.

  • 37.2

    Jess Kerr to Sune Luus. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to long on for 1 run, mis-fielded by Plimmer, fielded by Illing.

  • 37.1

    Jess Kerr to Sune Luus. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, run save by Kerr.

  • End of Over 37
    Over 37. 1 run. Bowler: Melie Kerr. South Africa Women: 213/4 (rr 5.76)
  • 36.6

    Melie Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Gaze.

  • 36.5

    Melie Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Gaze.

  • 36.4

    Melie Kerr to Sinalo Jafta. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

  • 36.3
    Anneke Bosch c Suzie Bates b Melie Kerr 0 (4)

    OUT! Caught. Melie Kerr to Anneke Bosch. Leg spinner length ball, off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Bates. Anneke Bosch departs for a duck.

  • 36.2

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Tahuhu.

  • 36.1

    Melie Kerr to Sune Luus. Leg spinner half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed to short third man for no runs, mis-fielded by Gaze, fielded by Carson.

  • End of Over 36
    Over 36. 5 runs. Bowler: Brooke Halliday. South Africa Women: 212/3 (rr 5.89)
  • 35.6

    Brooke Halliday to Anneke Bosch. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Devine.

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