South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Complete Schedule & Results
The South Africa Women's cricket team is scheduled to tour New Zealand in March and April 2026 for a highly anticipated multi-format bilateral series. This comprehensive tour will feature a five-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series, immediately followed by a three-match One Day International (ODI) series.
Crucially for both sides, the ODI leg of the tour is a part of the 2025–2029 ICC Women's Championship, meaning essential points toward World Cup qualification will be fiercely contested.
South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Schedule & Results
| Date | Match | Match Result | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|
03/04/2026 10:00 PM | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | New Zealand Women won by 66 runs | Prediction |
31/03/2026 10:00 PM | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | New Zealand Women won by 2 wickets | Prediction |
29/03/2026 01:00 AM | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women | South Africa Women beat New Zealand Women by 2 wickets | Prediction |
Understanding the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Tournament Formats
The series tests the teams across two primary white-ball formats. The tour begins with an extended five-match T20I series, offering both squads ample opportunity to experiment with aggressive batting lineups, test their powerplay strategies, and rotate their bowling combinations under pressure. The format then shifts to the 50-over ODI format.
This requires a significant change in tempo, demanding greater stamina, calculated innings building, and strategic bowling over longer spells, particularly with ICC Championship points on the line.
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Key Elements of the New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Fixtures
The series will showcase some of the premier talents in women's cricket. New Zealand, captained by Amelia Kerr, boasts a formidable batting lineup featuring the power of Sophie Devine and the experience of Suzie Bates, backed by the pace of Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr. South Africa, led by the elegant Laura Wolvaardt, counters with aggressive batters like Tazmin Brits and the dynamic all-round skills of Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, supported by the pace of Ayabonga Khaka and Masabata Klaas.
Match Timings
The tour's match timings cater to both daytime and evening cricket fans. The five T20I matches are all scheduled as day/night fixtures, providing prime-time entertainment under the floodlights with a consistent start time of 2:45 PM local New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT). The ODI series transitions to daytime play. The first ODI begins at 2:00 PM local time, while the final two ODIs in Wellington feature earlier morning starts at 11:00 AM local time.
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Venue Distribution
The series will traverse the length of New Zealand, utilizing some of the country's most iconic cricket venues. The T20I series starts in the North Island at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, moving to Seddon Park in Hamilton, Eden Park in Auckland, and the Sky Stadium in Wellington, before concluding at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch (South Island).
The ODI series begins at the Hagley Oval before returning north to Wellington to conclude at the historic Basin Reserve.
For a deep dive into each venue, see our cricket grounds page.
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Scheduling - Here’s what to expect from this packed tour:
The schedule is designed to maintain momentum over a busy three-week period. The five T20I matches are spaced closely together between March 15 and March 25, requiring teams to travel quickly between North Island cities with only two to three rest days between games.
The transition to the ODI series allows a slightly longer break, with the 50-over matches scheduled for March 29, April 1, and April 4, ensuring teams have adequate recovery time for the longer format.
How to Use Today’s South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Match Information
If you’re following the series (and particularly if you’re placing bets), using the complete cricket schedule matters a lot. For each fixture you’ll find:
- Match dates and start times in your local time zone.
- Full team line-ups including captains and key players.
- Pitch reports, weather updates and venue-specific factors that could impact play.
- Head-to-head records or format-specific insights
- Live scores and written ball-by-ball commentary for real-time updates.
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With ICC Women's Championship points at stake and a long-standing rivalry ready to be renewed, this tour promises high-quality cricket from start to finish. Follow our platform for complete coverage as South Africa navigates the challenging New Zealand conditions. We will provide live score updates, detailed venue insights, and comprehensive match predictions to ensure you are fully informed throughout the series.