An exciting encounter will be in store when South Africa Women take on New Zealand Women in the 4th T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington on 22nd.Ra March 7:15 am IST.
Get the best NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs and match insights for the 4th T20I of South Africa Women tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.
NZ-W vs SA-W Match Preview:
The thrilling five-match T20I series between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women has reached Wellington for a high-stakes fourth encounter. The decider is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 7:15 AM IST at Sky Stadium. Following New Zealand’s clinical win in Auckland, the “White Ferns” now lead the series 2-1 and are just one win away from achieving a historic home series win.
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So, while South Africa showed immense courage in their Hamilton win, they enter Wellington facing a statistical “win-win” scenario to keep the series alive for the decider.
New Zealand women are going into this match with great momentum after an all-round masterclass from their experienced stars. Player of the Match Sophie Devine headlined the performance, claiming 2/21 with the ball before hitting a match-winning innings of 55 runs off 38 balls. Additionally, the team was boosted by Maddy Green’s unbeaten 34 runs, which ensured a peaceful end to the chase. Additionally, the bowling unit showed great discipline, with Suzie Bates contributing a surprising but effective spell of 2/10. As a result, the team aimed to utilize the windy conditions of the “Beehive” to swing the ball early and pressure the South African top order.
However, South Africa Women arrived in Wellington looking to improve upon a middle-order impasse that saw them finish on 149/7 despite a steady start. Although captain Laura Wolvaardt led the innings with 37, the team relied heavily on a late cameo from 18-year-old Kayla Reineke, who remained unbeaten on 34 off 20 balls. Furthermore, their bowling attack struggled to defend the total, with only Ayanda Hlubi and Nonkululeko Mlaba managing to take one wicket each. Furthermore, the visitors intend to take advantage of their previous success in the second T20I to regain their aggressive batting rhythm and force a 2-2 deadlock.
Therefore, both the teams will fight with all their might to achieve victory in the final stage of the series. New Zealand Women are aiming to use their superior home knowledge and Divine’s peak form to wrap up the series with one game to spare. Additionally, South Africa Women intend to take advantage of their raw power and clinical death-bowling to pick up a crucial win in the fifth T20I and send the series to the grand finale.
NZ-W vs SA-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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new zealand women |
15 |
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south african women |
6 |
NZ-W vs SA-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
27°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
165 |
Records of chasing teams:
NZ-W vs SA-W Playing 11 (Expected):
New Zealand Women’s Playing 11:
1) Georgia Plimmer
2) Isabella Gaze (Wicketkeeper)
3) Amelia Kerr ©
4) Sophie Devine
5) Brooke Holiday
6) Muddy Green
7) Easy Sharp
8) Suzie Bates
9) Jess Kerr
10) Lee Tahuhu
11) Rosemary Mair
South Africa Women Playing 11: :
1) Sune Luce
2) Tazmin Brits
3) Laura Wolvaardt ©
4) Anne Dirksen
5) Chloe Tryon
6) Nadine de Klerk
7) Kayla Reineke
8) Sinalo Jafta (Wicketkeeper)
9) Ayabonga Template
10) Ayanda Hlubi
11) Nonkululeko Mlaba
NZ-W vs SA-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Laura Wolvaardt – South Africa Women’s right-handed batsman has scored 85 runs while providing stability at the top of the order. |
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Sophie Devine – New Zealand Women are relying on this right-handed batsman who also bowls right-arm medium pace and has scored 104 runs while taking 7 wickets in the series. |
Raises up:
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Nadine de Klerk – The South African female right-handed batsman also bowls right-arm medium pace and has contributed 44 runs with 3 wickets. |
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Amelia Kerr – A right-handed batsman for the New Zealand women’s team, who also bowls right-arm leg break and has scored 140 runs with an impressive strike rate in the series. |
Budget Selection:
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Suzie Bates – The right-handed batsman of the New Zealand women’s team also bowls right-arm medium pace and has taken 2 wickets and added 52 runs in the series. |
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Ayabonga Khaka – South Africa Women trust this right-arm fast bowler, who has taken 5 wickets including a brilliant spell of 4/27. |
NZ-W vs SA-W South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Sophie Devine and Laura Wolvaardt |
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vice captain |
Amelia Kerr and Nadine De Klerk |
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Isabella Gaze
- Batsmen – Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Britts, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine©, Amelia Kerr (Vice-captain), Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Derksen, Kayla Reineke
- Bowlers – Jess Kerr, Nonkululeko Mlaba

NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Isabella Gaze
- Batsmen – Suzie Bates, Laura Wolvaardt©, Tazmin Britts
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Nadine de Klerk (vice-captain), Annerie Derksen, Kayla Reinecke
- Bowlers – Ayabonga Khaka, Jess Kerr

NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4th T20I South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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P English |
7.0 credit |
No |
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a bosch |
7.5 credits |
No |
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4th T20I South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Sophie Devine |
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gl captaincy option |
Laura Wolvaardt |
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choice of punt |
Ayabonga Khaka and Suzie Bates |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-5-2 |
NZ-W vs SA-W Match Winner Prediction:
On the basis of team combination, New Zealand women’s team is expected to win this match.
