South Africa made light work of their target of 232, chasing it down in just 40.5 overs against New Zealand in their Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. South Africa’s Tazmin Brits smashed 101 off just 89 balls, while Sune Luus remained unbeaten on 83 to guide them to their first win of the ongoing World Cup. South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba scalped four wickets, helping them bundle New Zealand out for just 231 in 47.5 overs. The defeat leaves New Zealand with no wins from their first two matches.
Earlier in the game, Sophie Devine chose to bat, but the start was rocky as Bates fell on the very first ball and the White Ferns struggled to gain momentum against disciplined bowling and a slowing pitch. Kerr and Plimmer steadied things with a 44-run partnership, but it was Devine’s arrival that sparked the innings. She anchored two crucial fifty-plus stands, first adding 57 with Plimmer and then constructing 86 with Halliday, keeping the momentum alive. Just as a massive total seemed possible, a dramatic collapse saw them fall from 187/3 to 231 all out, unable to complete their overs. Nonkululeko Mlaba was the architect of the turnaround, claiming four key wickets and leaving New Zealand deflated.
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