NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I : Fantasy Cricket Tips, Captain & Vice-Captain Choices, Playing XI – South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026
NZ-W VS SA-W Today Match Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch & Weather Report, Injury Update, Today Dream11 Team Captain And Vice-Captain Choices for New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women T20I Series 2026 3rd T20I: NZ-W VS SA-W
NZ-W VS SA-W 3rd T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women T20I Series 2026 Preview: After suffering a hammering in the first T20I by 80 runs, Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa Women to an equally contrasting win over New Zealand Women in the second game. The visitors only scored 110 runs in the first game, but they had a better show in the second game. They scored 177 runs, courtesy of a great start from their top two. Tazmin Brits scored 53 off 43, and Wolvaardt (41* off 33) and Sune Luus (31 off 21) also chipped in with good contributions.
But a brilliant cameo by Kayla Reyneke (28* off 9) made the difference. New Zealand women did try with the bat but fell short as Ayabonga Khaka (4/27) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (3/27) took seven wickets among them in 8 overs. This was also the first defeat for Amelia Kerr after becoming the new captain for New Zealand Women. The series is levelled at 1-1, and the third game will be played in Auckland. This contest will start at 7:15 AM IST on Friday at Eden Park. Both sides will be looking to get a win and take a lead in the series.
NZ-W VS SA-W Match Details
Tournament
South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026
Match
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd T20I
Date
March 20, 2026 (Friday)
Time
7:15 AM IST
Venue
Eden Park, Auckland
NZ-W VS SA-W Head-to-Head Stats
Teams
Matches Won
New Zealand Women
13
South Africa Women
05
No Result/Tied
01
NZ-W VS SA-W Last 5 Matches Results
Team
Last 5 Matches
New Zealand Women
W, W, W, W, L
South Africa Women
W, W, L, L, W
NZ-W VS SA-W Weather & Pitch Updates
Temperature
21-23° C
Weather Forecast
40-45% Humidity with 10% chance of rain
Pitch Behavior
Pace-Friendly
Best Suited To
Good for Fast Bowlers
Record of chasing teams
Records
Average
Winning %
40%
NZ-W VS SA-W 3rd T20I, Ground Stats (T20I)
Eden Park, Auckland
Total
35
Team Bat 1st
16
Team Bat 2nd
14
Tie/ No Result
05
Average First Innings Score
160
Highest Score
245/5 (18.5 Ovs) By AUS vs NZ
Lowest Score
76/10 (9.3 Ovs) By BAN vs NZ
NZ-W VS SA-W Playing 11s (Predicted)
New Zealand Women
South Africa Women
Georgia Plimmer
Laura Wolvaardt
Suzie Bates
Tazmin Brits
Sophie Devine
Nadine de Klerk
Amelia Kerr (C)
Sune Luus
Brooke Halliday
Chloe Tryon
Maddy Green
Annerie Dercksen
Isabella Gaze (wk)
Sinalo Jafta (wk)
Flora Devonshire
Kayla Reyneke
Jess Kerr
Masabata Klaas
Leah Tahuhu
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Rosemary Mair
Ayabonga Khaka
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Small League Team:
NZ-W VS SA-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Sophie Devine
Laura Wolvaardt
Sune Luus
Georgia Plimmer
NZ-W VS SA-W Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team:
NZ-W VS SA-W Captain and Vice-captain Choices Grand League:
Amelia Kerr
Tazmin Brits
Nadine de Klerk
Jess Kerr
NZ-W VS SA-W Dream11 Team Prediction – Who Will Win?
South Africa Women still need runs from their middle order. In both games, their middle order has failed, which can be an issue for them. The top order for South Africa Women looked in good touch in the second match. The bowling unit also depends a lot on Mlaba and Khaka for the wickets.
If these two do well, their team does well by default. That is where New Zealand women look very well settled in both units. They will have experienced pacer Lea Tahuhu back for the remaining games, and she brings wicket-taking ability. New Zealand had a poor last game, but overall, they have been doing well. That is where New Zealand women will start the third game as favorites.
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Injury Updates
South Africa Women
New Zealand Women
No injury Update
No injury Update
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