Devine and Kerr steer New Zealand Women to series victory over South Africa WELLINGTON - New Zealand Women secured a decisive series win over South Africa Women with a commanding six-wicket victory in the fourth T20I. The hosts chased a target of 159 with ease, finishing in 18.3 overs and leaving just one match remaining in the five-match series. Captain Sophie Devine led the charge with a composed half-century, scoring 64 off 34 balls to anchor the innings. Her aggressive strokeplay and ability to maintain the required run rate ensured New Zealand remained in control throughout. South Africa Women had earlier posted 159/6, with Annerie Dercksen starring in her maiden T20I fifty. The middle-order batter compiled an unbeaten 55 off 32 deliveries, guiding her team through a strong middle phase and a late push. New Zealand’s bowlers kept the visitors’ total in check, with Jess Kerr playing a pivotal role. The fast bowler returned figures of 3-16, supported by Amelia Kerr, who contributed both with the ball and the bat. In response, New Zealand started strongly, scoring 47 runs in the powerplay. Early wickets briefly disrupted momentum, but a crucial partnership between Amelia Kerr (31) and Devine steadied the innings. After Kerr’s dismissal, Devine continued to dominate, capitalizing on missed chances in the field and accelerating the run rate in the closing overs. She found a reliable partner in Brooke Halliday, as the pair steered New Zealand to the brink of victory. Devine’s dismissal late in the innings did not derail the chase, as the middle order stepped up to complete the target comfortably. The result solidified New Zealand’s dominance in the series, giving them an unassailable lead. The victory showcased the team’s depth and composure, with key players stepping up in crucial moments.#sophie_devine #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women #south_africa_women #jess_kerr
Amelia Kerr Creates World Record With 10 Straight 30-Plus T20I Scores Amelia Kerr etched her name in cricket history by achieving the most consecutive 30-plus scores in T20 Internationals, a feat spanning both men’s and women’s formats. The New Zealand Women’s captain accomplished this milestone during a series against South Africa, where her team secured a dominant six-wicket victory in Wellington. Kerr’s innings of 31 off 29 balls, coupled with her bowling figures of 1/32 in four overs, played a pivotal role in restricting South Africa to 159/6. New Zealand’s chase was swift, finishing with nine balls remaining, as they extended their series lead to 3-1. The 25-year-old’s streak of 10 consecutive T20I scores of 30 or more now holds the record, surpassing the previous mark of nine, which was jointly held by Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and Romania’s Rebecca Blake. Kerr’s consistency has been evident across multiple series, beginning with a 43 off 38 balls against South Africa in 2024. She followed this with an unbeaten 51 off 46 against Australia in 2025, then scored 40 off 36 and 66 off 47 in the same series. Her career-defining performance came in 2026 with an unbeaten 101 off 51 against Zimbabwe, marking her first T20I appearance. Kerr’s dominance continued with a 82 off 52 against Zimbabwe and a 78 off 44 in the subsequent match against South Africa. Her recent innings of 32 off 18, 30 off 28, and 31 off 29 completed the 10-match sequence. Across these 11 matches, she accumulated 554 runs at a strike rate of 142, while also contributing with the ball by taking 12 wickets at an economy rate of 6.74. Her all-round impact has solidified her status as a premier all-rounder.#south_africa #sophie_devine #t20i #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women
New Zealand Women vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd ODI: Live Streaming Details and Match Preview New Zealand Women will face Zimbabwe Women in the third One Day International (ODI) of their series at University Oval, Dunedin, on March 11, 2026. The match is set for 3:30 AM IST and will be broadcast live on the FanCode app and website. New Zealand currently leads the series 2-0 after a dominant performance in the second ODI, where Zimbabwe Women were bowled out for 102 runs in 29.1 overs. The hosts aim to complete a clean sweep, while Zimbabwe hopes to avoid a series whitewash. The pitch at University Oval is expected to favor batting, with partly cloudy weather and temperatures around 16°C. The average first-innings score in the series has been 220, and pace bowlers are likely to play a key role. New Zealand’s probable playing XI includes captain Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, and Polly Inglis, while Zimbabwe’s lineup features captain Nomvelo Sibanda and opener Kelis Ndhlovu. New Zealand’s squad includes key players such as Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, and Nensi Patel, while Zimbabwe’s team features Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri, and Adel Zimunu. The match will be a crucial test for both teams, with New Zealand looking to secure a series victory and Zimbabwe seeking a strong finish to the tournament.#fancode #new_zealand_women #zimbabwe_women #university_oval #nomvelo_sibanda
New Zealand Women Dominate South Africa in T20I Series Opener New Zealand Women secured a commanding 80-run victory over South Africa Women in the first T20I of their series in Mount Maunganui, extending their winning streak. The match was highlighted by Amelia Kerr’s stellar batting and Sophie Devine’s impressive four-wicket haul, marking a significant moment in the team’s campaign. Kerr, the New Zealand captain, delivered a masterclass with a composed 78 off 44 balls, continuing her impressive run of consecutive 40+ scores in T20Is. Her innings, supported by Georgia Plimmer’s first T20I fifty since the 2022 World Cup, helped the hosts post a formidable total of 190/7. Plimmer, returning from injury, showcased her power with three sixes, including a boundary that stretched the leg-side fence. The duo’s partnership laid the foundation for a strong total, with New Zealand comfortably ahead after 13 overs. South Africa Women struggled to respond, unable to match the pace of New Zealand’s bowling attack. Jess Kerr’s disciplined line and length restricted the visitors early, leading to an early collapse. Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt fell in quick succession, with Wolvaardt dismissed for a duck in her 40th T20I appearance. The loss of key players dented South Africa’s momentum, leaving them to chase a target that seemed increasingly out of reach. Sophie Devine’s four-wicket return was pivotal in dismantling South Africa’s batting lineup. Her clever use of pace changes and variations kept the batters guessing, with Tazmin Brits and Kayla Reyneke falling to her sharp bowling. Devine’s figures of 4-12 marked her best performance in a 20-year T20I career, while Masabata Klaas’ 2-15 and Nadine de Klerk’s 2-32 further tightened the screws on the South African innings.#sophie_devine #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women #south_africa_women #mount_maunganui
New Zealand Women Dominate South Africa in Thrilling T20I Debut New Zealand Women secured a commanding 80-run victory over South Africa Women in the first T20I of the series at Mount Maunganui on March 15, 2026, with Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer leading the charge. The hosts posted 190 for 7, capitalizing on a dominant batting display, while South Africa struggled to reach the target of 200, finishing at 110 for 7. The win gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Kerr and Plimmer formed a partnership worth 146 runs, the fourth-highest for New Zealand in women’s T20Is, as they laid the foundation for a formidable total. Kerr scored 78 off 78 balls, striking 11 fours and two sixes, with 56 of her runs coming from boundaries. Her innings was marked by precision and innovation, including a deft scoop over the keeper and a low clearance to midwicket. Plimmer added 63, maintaining a high scoring rate through the middle overs, and the duo’s dominance stifled South Africa’s chase. New Zealand’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, with Jess Kerr and Sophie Devine spearheading the attack. Kerr removed two key South African batters in the early stages, while Devine claimed four wickets for 12 runs, marking her best T20I figures. Devine’s pace-off deliveries and ability to exploit gaps proved crucial, as she dismissed key South African players including Chloe Tryon and Tazmin Brits. Klaas, South Africa’s only consistent bowler, took two wickets but struggled to contain the New Zealand attack. South Africa’s innings was marred by poor execution and a lack of momentum. They lost both openers, Sune Luus and Laura Wolvaardt, to Kerr in the fourth over, and managed only 19 runs in the powerplay.#georgia_plimmer #amelia_kerr #new_zealand_women #south_africa_women #jess_kerr
