Tazmin Brits century help SA beat NZ in ICC Womens World Cup 2025

South Africa women defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets in ICC Women's World Cup 2025. Tazmin Brits' century and Nonkululeko Mlaba's 4 wickets ensured a balanced, thrilling victory.

Written by: Ankit Kumar Edited by: Ankit Kumar

Published: October 6, 2025, 9:50 PM IST

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Tazmin Brits century help SA beat NZ in ICC Womens World Cup 2025

New Delhi: South Africa women’s team defeated New Zealand by 6 wickets in a thrilling match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Batting first, New Zealand scored 231 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 47.5 overs.

New Zealand’s strong start, then increased pressure

New Zealand’s innings got off to a strong start, but the bowling of Marizanne Kapp and Nonkululeko Mlaba kept them in check. Georgia Plimmer scored 31 runs, while Sophie Devine, captain of the team, was dismissed for 85 runs. Isabella Gaze and Maddy Green also contributed, but the team was restricted to 231 runs.

Freshness in South Africa’s innings

Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed early in South Africa’s innings after scoring 14 runs. Despite this, Tazmin Brits kept the team in a strong position by scoring 101 runs. Along with her, Sune Luus (83*) and Marizanne Kapp (14) played crucial innings. The team achieved the target in 40.5 overs for the loss of 4 wickets.

Accuracy in bowling

South Africa’s bowling made it difficult for New Zealand to score runs. Nonkululeko Mlaba took 4 wickets, while the other bowlers also provided good support. This performance led to a balanced victory for the team.

Story Highlights

1. New Zealand, batting first, scored 231 runs.
2. Tazmin Brits’ century gave South Africa a strong position.
3. Nonkululeko Mlaba took 4 wickets and turned the match around.
4. South Africa achieved the target in 40.5 overs for the loss of 4 wickets.
5. The team’s balanced performance gave them a crucial victory in the World Cup.