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New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Result – 2nd Women's T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

2nd Women's T20I • South Africa Women tour of New Zealand

New Zealand Women cricket team logo
NZ-W
159/10 (19.1)
South Africa Women cricket team logo
SA-W
177/5 (20)
South Africa Women won by 18 runs
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Player of the match: Kayla Reyneke

19.1
W
Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run
19.1
Wd
Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, 1 wide
End of over 19 (8 runs)
Rosemary Mair 6 (3)
Bree Illing 1 (1)
NZ-W 157/9
Ayabonga Khaka 4-4-27-0
18.6
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, 1 run
18.5
4
Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, Four
18.4
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing, 1 run
18.3
W
Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, Out! Caught by L Wolvaardt
18.2
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, 1 run
18.1
1
Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, 1 run
End of over 18 (7 runs)
Jess Kerr 14 (10)
Izzy Sharp 28 (19)
NZ-W 149/8
Nonkululeko Mlaba 4-3-27-0
17.6
W
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Out! Caught by CL Tryon
17.5
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run
17.4
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, 1 run
17.3
4
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Four
17.2
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run
17.1
0
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, no run
End of over 17 (15 runs)
Jess Kerr 9 (7)
Izzy Sharp 26 (16)
NZ-W 142/7
Nadine de Klerk 3-1-23-0
16.6
0
Nadine de Klerk to Jess Kerr, no run
16.5
1
Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, 1 run
16.4
2
Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, 2 runs
16.3
4
Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four
16.2
4
Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four
16.1
4
Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Jess Kerr 9 (6)
Izzy Sharp 11 (11)
NZ-W 127/7
Nonkululeko Mlaba 3-2-20-0
15.6
4
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Four
15.5
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run
15.4
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, 1 run
15.3
1
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

Match Summary

New Zealand Women and South Africa Women met in 2nd Women's T20I of South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.1: Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run | 18.5: Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, Four | 18.3: Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, Out! Caught by L Wolvaardt. The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (South Africa Women won by 18 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.1: Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run
  • 18.5: Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, Four
  • 18.3: Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, Out! Caught by L Wolvaardt
  • 17.6: Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Out! Caught by CL Tryon
  • 17.3: Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Four
  • 16.3: Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four
  • 16.2: Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four
  • 16.1: Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

South Africa Women won by 18 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

19.1 W Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, runout (S Jafta / K Reyneke) + 1 run

19.1 Wd Masabata Klaas to Rosemary Mair, 1 wide

End of over 19 (8 runs)
Rosemary Mair 6 (3)
Bree Illing 1 (1)
NZ-W 157/9
Ayabonga Khaka 4-4-27-0

18.6 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, 1 run

18.5 4 Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, Four

18.4 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Bree Illing, 1 run

18.3 W Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, Out! Caught by L Wolvaardt

18.2 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Rosemary Mair, 1 run

18.1 1 Ayabonga Khaka to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

End of over 18 (7 runs)
Jess Kerr 14 (10)
Izzy Sharp 28 (19)
NZ-W 149/8
Nonkululeko Mlaba 4-3-27-0

17.6 W Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Out! Caught by CL Tryon

17.5 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

17.4 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, 1 run

17.3 4 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Four

17.2 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

17.1 0 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, no run

End of over 17 (15 runs)
Jess Kerr 9 (7)
Izzy Sharp 26 (16)
NZ-W 142/7
Nadine de Klerk 3-1-23-0

16.6 0 Nadine de Klerk to Jess Kerr, no run

16.5 1 Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

16.4 2 Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, 2 runs

16.3 4 Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four

16.2 4 Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four

16.1 4 Nadine de Klerk to Izzy Sharp, Four

End of over 16 (8 runs)
Jess Kerr 9 (6)
Izzy Sharp 11 (11)
NZ-W 127/7
Nonkululeko Mlaba 3-2-20-0

15.6 4 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, Four

15.5 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

15.4 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Jess Kerr, 1 run

15.3 1 Nonkululeko Mlaba to Izzy Sharp, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women 2nd Women's T20I match?
South Africa Women won by 18 runs.

What is the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women 2nd Women's T20I?
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women is the 2nd Women's T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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