The 7th match between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women took place on October 6, 2025, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Both teams were recovering from heavy defeats earlier in the tournament and needed a strong performance to boost their campaign.
New Zealand, known for their balanced and aggressive batting lineup featuring players like Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, also possesses a potent bowling attack with pace spearheaded by Jess Kerr and spin options. South Africa, considered dark horses, have improved significantly in ODI cricket, showcasing strong all-round abilities and resilience. Key South African players like Nadine De Klerk and Sune Luus are crucial contributors in bowling and batting respectively. The match was expected to be a tight contest as both teams looked to stay competitive in the group stage.
Historically, New Zealand Women hold the upper hand over South Africa Women in ODIs, with 12 wins out of 20 matches, while South Africa has won 8. However, South Africa have made strong progress recently, winning 2-1 in a 2023 ODI series at home against New Zealand, demonstrating that the rivalry is becoming closely contested. Overall, the statistics reflect a competitive matchup with New Zealand slightly favored but South Africa showing their growing strength.
NZW vs SAW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women
- Date: 06 October 2025
- Time: 02:30 PM
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Sky Sports.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update NZ W vs SA W
Playing XI:
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (Captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper), Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
FAQs:
When and where is the match played?
October 6, 2025, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India.
Who won the toss and what was the decision?
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.
What is the significance of this match?
It is a crucial group stage game for both teams to bounce back after initial losses and gain momentum in the World Cup.
Who are the key players to watch?
For New Zealand: Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr. For South Africa: Nadine De Klerk, Sune Luus.
Where can the match be viewed?
Live streaming and broadcasts are available on platforms like FanCode and other sports broadcasters covering the Women’s World Cup.