New Zealand vs South Africa – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

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THE FACTS

When is New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women on and what time does it start? New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women will take place on Monday 13^th February, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)

Where is New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women taking place? New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women will take place at Eurolux Boland Park in Paarl, South Africa

Where can I get tickets for New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women? Click here for the latest ticket information for New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women

What channel is New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women on in the UK? New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women live on Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

NEW ZEALAND WOMEN

• Like South Africa, New Zealand were also beaten in their first match in the competition, a heavy loss against tournament favourites Australia by 97 runs.
• The batting simply never clicked for New Zealand, who were bowled out for just 76 chasing a formidable total of 174 with both openers dismissed for first-ball ducks.

SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN

• The big question on everyone’s mind heading into this one is how host nation South Africa will respond following their narrow defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament.
• The fact that only one player exceeded 20 runs for the Proteas tells you everything in terms of what went wrong for them against Sri Lanka and the batting must improve this time round.

THE PREDICTION

Following their horror-show on Saturday, New Zealand are likely to come out of the blocks firing with the bat this time round with both Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates with points to prove following their first-ball dismissals. At least you get their feeling that their camp won’t dwell on such a big defeat and will come back stronger for it. In South Africa’s case, it feels different following the controversy pre-tournament regarding the omitted Dane van Niekerk. It’s easy for such matters to translate into poor performances and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Proteas struggle again here. Therefore, backing New Zealand to win is worth serious consideration.