In the high-scoring thriller The Basin Reserve, New Zealand Women the outside past South African Women With 2 wickets in the second ODI of the 2026 South Africa Women tour of New Zealand. Chasing a daunting target of 347, the hosts went on a sensational innings. Amelia Kerr tying the three-match series at 1-1 with two balls to spare to seal the win.
South African Women writes a huge total
After being put into bat, South Africa Women put up an excellent batting performance, amassing 346/6 in 50 overs. Shots anchored from a classy 91 Anneke BoschHitting 12 boundaries with a smooth stroke. Laura Volwardt provided a solid start with 69 Sleep on the bone added a steady 40 to keep momentum intact.
It came in the final stages with real acceleration Chloe Tryon He scored 52 off just 25 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes. Jafta was caught The quick fire that ensured South Africa finished with a big score was also broken by 37. For New Zealand, Bree Illing took three wickets and Kayley Knight scored twice.
Amelia Kerr scores a career-defining strike to guide New Zealand to victory
In reply, New Zealand Women found themselves under early pressure after losing Suzie Bates cheaply. However, Amelia Kerr turned the game around with a breathtaking knock of 179 off 139 deliveries. Showing great composure and stroke play, he single-handedly kept New Zealand in the chase, hitting 23 fours and a six.
Kerr found valuable support from Isabella Gaze, who steadied the innings at a critical juncture, hitting a crucial 68 off 48 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Kerr’s presence ensured that the required run rate remained elusive.
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Late drama seals memorable win
The match went down to the wire as South Africa Women in particular struggled with timely wickets Ayabonga Xhakathree scalps and Weekly class‘ two. Needing just a few runs, New Zealand held their nerve and eventually crossed the line at 350/8 in 49.4 overs.
Jess Kerr‘s quick cameo of 14 off 7 balls was vital in the closing moments helping to ease the pressure before the winning runs were scored.
The series prepares evenly before deciding
With this thrilling win, New Zealand Women leveled the series after South Africa Women won the first ODI by 2 wickets. The stage is now set for an exciting decider scheduled to take place at Basin Reserve on Friday, April 3, where both teams will look to clinch what promises to be another exciting contest.
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