NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction & Head-to-Head Records: Who Will Win the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women 2nd T20I 2026?
- Published: March 16, 2026
- Updated: March 16, 2026
- By AllCric Team
New Zealand Women will face South Africa Women in the 2nd T20I of the South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026 at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 17 March 2026. This NZ-W vs SA-W match prediction comes after the hosts dominated the opening match of the series, securing a comfortable 80-run victory. With momentum on their side, New Zealand Women will aim to seal the series in this NZ-W vs SA-W today match prediction clash.
In the first T20I, New Zealand Women produced an excellent all-round performance. Amelia Kerr (78 off 44) and Georgia Plimmer (63 off 44) powered the team to a strong total of 190 runs, while Sophie Devine (4/12) and Jess Kerr (2/13) dismantled the South African batting lineup, restricting them to 110 runs. South Africa Women will now look to bounce back and level the series, relying on experienced players like Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, and Nonkululeko Mlaba. However, considering recent form and home advantage, this NZ-W vs SA-W match prediction today slightly favors New Zealand Women.
NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details
- Match: New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 2nd T20I
- Series: South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026
- Date: 17 March 2026
- Time: 7:15 AM IST
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
NZ-W vs SA-W Pitch Report – Seddon Park, Hamilton
The Seddon Park pitch generally offers a balanced contest but slightly favors batters, with good bounce and quick outfield helping stroke play.
- Pitch Condition: Balanced surface with good bounce
- Average First Innings Score: Around 165–170 runs
- Batting Conditions: Good for stroke play
- Pace Bowling: Early swing with the new ball
- Spin Bowling: Moderate assistance in middle overs
- Competitive Total: 170+ runs if batting first
NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report
- Conditions: Mostly cloudy with chances of light rain
- Temperature: Around 23°C dropping to 12°C later
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain: Slight chance of rain interruptions
- Wind: Light winds around 10 km/h
NZ-W vs SA-W Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | New Zealand Women Won | South Africa Women Won |
|---|---|---|
|
17 |
13 |
04 |
New Zealand Women also dominated the 1st T20I, winning by 80 runs, which gives them a strong advantage heading into this NZ-W vs SA-W T20I.
NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women Predicted XI
Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
South Africa Women Predicted XI
Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Players to Watch – NZ-W vs SA-W
Batters to Watch
- Amelia Kerr (NZ-W) – Scored 418 runs in the last 7 matches at an average of 104.5 with a strike rate above 151.
- Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W) – Reliable top-order batter with 302 runs in the last 9 matches at a strike rate above 150.
- Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W) – Played a brilliant 63-run innings in the series opener.
Bowlers to Watch
- Sophie Devine (NZ-W) – Match-winner in the first T20I with 4 wickets for 12 runs.
- Jess Kerr (NZ-W) – In excellent form with 12 wickets in the last 9 matches.
- Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W) – Key spinner with 11 wickets in the last 9 matches.
NZ-W vs SA-W Toss Prediction
Considering the pitch conditions and chasing advantage at Seddon Park, both teams may prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
NZ-W vs SA-W Match Prediction & Analysis
New Zealand Women enter the match with strong momentum after their dominant performance in the series opener. With players like Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, and Jess Kerr performing consistently and the advantage of home conditions, New Zealand Women look well placed to continue their winning run. South Africa Women will need a much better batting performance to challenge the hosts. To better judge today’s result, readers can look at the NZ-W vs SA-W 1st T20 prediction for clearer insights.
NZ-W vs SA-W Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to win.
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❓FAQs
The match will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
The pitch at Seddon Park generally favors batters, with an average first-innings score of around 167 runs in Women’s T20Is.
Based on recent form and home advantage, New Zealand Women are favorites to win the 2nd T20I.