New Zealand Women v South Africa Women, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, 1st ODI, South Africa Women tour of New Zealand, 2026

Suzie Bates to Kayla Reyneke, Six, Six !! What a delivery! off break ball lands right on the off stump, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease, exhibits impeccable timing as batter hammers sloge sweep sending it flying to the long on region for a remarkable Maximum! Well timed shot in the air, went flat and hard out of the ground. It deserves the standing ovation

Suzie Bates to Kayla Reyneke, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kayla Reyneke goes back and slash pull towards deep mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Suzie Bates to Kayla Reyneke, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the leg stump, Kayla Reyneke goes back, tucks it toward the fielder at deep mid wicket, who blocks the ball right away.

Suzie Bates to Kayla Reyneke, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!

Suzie Bates to Tumi Sekhukhune, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Tumi Sekhukhune goes back to make a confident punch, sending the ball towards short cover for 1 run.

Suzie Bates to Kayla Reyneke, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Kayla Reyneke goes back to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards long on for 1 run.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, 1 run, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease to take fast ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.

Bree Illing to Tumi Sekhukhune, 1 run, Bree Illing delivers fast ball at good length, Tumi Sekhukhune hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep cover for 1 run.

Bree Illing to Tumi Sekhukhune, Four, Four !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Tumi Sekhukhune elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep fine leg region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.

Bree Illing to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump, Tumi Sekhukhune hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.

Bree Illing to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, hangs in the crease, tries to play but misses to get the bat on it.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, 1 run, An accurately pitched bouncer on the leg stump, Kayla Reyneke goes back to make a confident pull, but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards deep fine leg for 1 run.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger good length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kayla Reyneke with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

Rosemary Mair to Tumi Sekhukhune, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, plays defensive shot.

Rosemary Mair to Ayabonga Khaka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the leg stump, Ayabonga Khaka goes forward and slash drive towards mid off, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Rosemary Mair to Kayla Reyneke, 1 run, Rosemary Mair delivers fast ball at full length, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at short mid wicket for 1 run.

Rosemary Mair to Ayabonga Khaka, 1 run, Ayabonga Khaka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

Rosemary Mair to Ayabonga Khaka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rosemary Mair bowls a sharp delivery, and Ayabonga Khaka hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Kayla Reyneke with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease and slash pull towards square leg, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, Four, Four !! fast ball, fulltoss, on the off stump, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long off. Ball finds the ropes for four.

Bree Illing to Ayabonga Khaka, 1 run, Ayabonga Khaka hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.

Bree Illing to Ayabonga Khaka, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Ayabonga Khaka hangs in the crease, plays it with soft hands towards mid off, but the fielder is quick to react and prevents the run.

Bree Illing to Kayla Reyneke, 1 run, Kayla Reyneke hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident cut that sent the ball sailing towards third man for 1 run.