Auckland, March 20: The South Africa women’s cricket team has set a target of 150 runs for New Zealand in the third T20 match. Batting first, South Africa scored 149 runs while losing 7 wickets.
Captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bat first. The team’s start was shaky, losing both openers for just 9 runs. Wolvaardt, batting at number three, stabilized the innings with a 51-run partnership for the third wicket alongside Neri Dercksen. Dercksen scored 27 runs off 18 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes before being dismissed at a score of 60.
Wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. Wolvaardt managed to score 37 runs off 39 balls before being run out by Amelia Kerr. Kayla Reneke, who came in at number seven, remained unbeaten with 34 runs off 20 balls, including 3 sixes and 2 fours, helping the team reach 149 runs in their 20 overs. South Africa scored 36 runs in the last 20 balls, which could prove crucial.
For New Zealand, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates delivered impressive bowling performances. Devine took 2 wickets for 21 runs in 3 overs, while Bates claimed 2 wickets for just 10 runs in 2 overs. Jess Kerr and Rosemary Mair each took 1 wicket, while Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu went wicketless.
The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1. The winner of this match will take the lead in the series, which is crucial for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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