New Zealand’s women’s cricket team secured a 66-run victory over South Africa in the final match of the three-game ODI series at the Basin Reserve. Batting first, New Zealand posted a commanding total of 306/7 in 50 overs, led by Maddy Green’s unbeaten century.
The South African team, in response, was bowled out for 240 runs in 46.1 overs. New Zealand’s strong all-round performance in the decider helped them clinch the series 2-1. Despite a shaky start, Green’s exceptional 141 not out off 128 balls, supported by Brooke Halliday’s 98, propelled New Zealand to a formidable position.
Rosemary Mair’s five-wicket haul for 50 runs played a crucial role in dismantling South Africa’s chase. Laura Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen’s partnership briefly kept South Africa in contention, but the team collapsed after losing key wickets. New Zealand’s bowlers, including Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr, contributed to restricting South Africa to 240 runs.
