Women’s World Cup 2025: Predicting South Africa XI for match 7

South Africa will take on New Zealand in the 7th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 6, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. South Africa did not have a great start to their campaign in the tournament as they were bundled out for a mere 69 runs against England in their previous game. England chased down the target of 70 runs in 14.1 overs with 10 wickets in hand.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of South Africa for Match 7 against New Zealand in the Women’s World Cup 2025-

Top Order: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, and Sune Luus

Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, and Sune Luus will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Brits is the leading run-scorer for South Africa in ODIs this year with 648 runs in 10 games at an average of 81.

Middle Order: Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, and Sinalo Jafta (wk)

Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, and Sinalo Jafta could be there in the middle order. Kapp has played five ODI matches for South Africa this year. She has made 191 runs and taken five wickets.

Lower Middle Order: Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk

Chloe Tryon and Nadine de Klerk are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. de Klerk is the second-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in ODIs this year. She has picked up 10 wickets in nine matches at an average of 30.90.

Bowlers: Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba

Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, and Nonkululeko Mlaba will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Mlaba is the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in ODIs in 2025 with 15 wickets to her name in nine outings.