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Toss Winner - New Zealand Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 5 wickets
Can South Africa Women contain the clinical New Zealand side?
New Zealand Women to Win!
| Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Haslegrave Cricket Ground, Loughborough, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 14.1°C|Overcast |
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The ICC Women's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026 progress to Match 10 as South Africa Women lock horns against New Zealand Women in a blockbuster clash at the Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough. This high-stakes encounter serves as the final dress rehearsal for both heavyweights before the
main tournament commences. Both teams head into this tie with supreme winning momentum from their opening warm-up fixtures.
New Zealand completely outclassed Bangladesh to register a massive 68-run victory, while South Africa displayed exceptional defensive skill to defend a moderate total and defeat Ireland by 15 runs.
Defending T20 World Cup champions New Zealand arrive with an immensely experienced roster, while a resilient South African side looks to solidify their championship credentials after consistent knockout appearances in recent ICC events. Boasting world-class all-rounders and elite bowling attacks on both sides, a highly competitive contest is expected.
RSAW
155/6 in 20.0 7.75
SA-W vs IND-W 2026
South Africa Women beat India Women by 23 runs132/8 in 20.0 6.6
193/1 in 16.3 11.7
SA-W vs IND-W 2026
South Africa Women beat India Women by 9 wickets192/4 in 20.0 9.6
148/2 in 17.1 8.62
SA-W vs IND-W 2026
South Africa Women beat India Women by 8 wickets147/10 in 20.0 7.35
158/4 in 19.1 8.24
SA-W vs IND-W 2026
South Africa Women beat India Women by 6 wickets157/7 in 20.0 7.85
NZW
193/3 in 20.0 9.65
IWT20WCWM 2026
New Zealand Women beat Bangladesh Women by 68 runs125/8 in 20.0 6.25
81/3 in 13.5 5.86
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026
England Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets80/10 in 19.1 4.17
156/6 in 20.0 7.8
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026
New Zealand Women beat England Women by 14 runs170/5 in 20.0 8.5
140/3 in 17.2 8.08
ENG-W vs NZ-W 2026
England Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets136/7 in 20.0 6.8
194/6 in 20.0 9.7
NZ-W vs SA-W
New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 92 runs102/9 in 20.0 5.1
160/4 in 18.3
159/6 in 20.0
159/10 in 19.1
NZ-W vs SA-W
South Africa Women beat New Zealand Women by 18 runs177/5 in 20.0
190/7 in 20.0
NZ-W vs SA-W
New Zealand Women beat South Africa Women by 80 runs110/7 in 20.0
South Africa Women enter this contest high on confidence. They achieved a clinical 15-run victory against Ireland. Batting first, South Africa posted a challenging 135/8.
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt top-scored with a brilliant 66 runs off 39 balls. All-rounder Annerie Dercksen offered stable support lower down with 26 runs off 24 balls.
Their bowling unit subsequently delivered a lethal defensive performance. They limited the Irish squad to 120 in response. This was powered by Marizanne Kapp's match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 24 runs. Tumi Sekhukhune (2/18) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (2/25) provided crucial secondary breakthroughs.
Despite depth across both squads, South Africa's primary weakness remains a sudden vulnerability against high-caliber wrist spin, which the opposition will look to exploit.
Key Players: Laura Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, Annerie Dercksen
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Suné Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune.
Kayla Reyneke, Laura Wolvaardt, Dane van Niekerk, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso, Sinalo Jafta, Tazmin Brits, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Shabnim Ismail
New Zealand Women seek to stamp authority before the group phase initiates. They enter after an absolute demolition of Bangladesh Women, scoring a massive 193/3.
Amelia Kerr top-scored with an unbeaten 51 runs off 28 balls alongside Izzy Sharp who hammered 46 runs off 26 balls. Veteran Suzie Bates added crucial anchor support with a solid 45 runs off 39 balls.
Their bowling line-up easily choked out the opposition to seal a massive 68-run win. Spinner Nensi Patel tore through the middle order with a sensational spell of 4 wickets for 18 runs.
However, the absolute failure of their tail to accelerate if top-order partnerships collapse remains an alarming weakness. The Kiwi's will look to give more game time to their top order who hasn't in the best of forms right through the English summer and they will hope that either of Gaze or Plimmer turn up against the Proteas.
Key Players: Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates
Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr (c), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel
Flora Devonshire, Polly Inglis, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu, Isabella Gaze, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
The weather in Loughborough is expected to be partly cloudy with temperature around 17°C and humidity level at 60% with wind speeds reaching 12 mph (19 km/h) causing moderate cross-breezes.
The track at the Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough favors batters and fast bowlers equally. The average first-innings score here settles around 140 runs. Surface acceleration becomes a tad slower during afternoon progressions, making target chasing tricky if totals exceed 155.
Score Prediction
If South Africa Women Bat 1st: 145-155 runs
If New Zealand Women Bat 1st: 150-165 runs
Teams batting second have shown distinct dominance on this ground during the tournament warm-ups, winning four out of the five matches by successfully chasing.
Toss Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the coin toss.
New Zealand plays exceptionally well in English conditions due to their extensive experience in local domestic parameters, and their tactical spin advantage gives them a superior edge. Their top order looks highly experienced, and the bowling line-up possesses enough disciplined spinners to extract grip from the surface.
Conversely, South Africa's lower batting unit is heavily struggling to construct partnerships if top-order wickets tumble rapidly. New Zealand's collective balance across both spin and middle-overs acceleration will help them eclipse South Africa in a close game.
New Zealand Women to Win!
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