Women’s World Cup 2025: Predicting New Zealand XI for match 7

New Zealand will face South Africa in the 7th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Monday, October 6, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. New Zealand faced Australia in their last game and scored 326 runs while batting first even as Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu picked up three wickets each. Sophie Devine scored 112 runs off 112 deliveries but did not get support from the other end as New Zealand were bundled out for 237 runs and lost the match by 89 runs.

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

Top Order: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Plimmer is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand in ODIs this year with 140 runs in three innings.

Middle Order: Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, and Maddy Green

Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, and Maddy Green could be there in the middle order. Devine was the highest scorer for New Zealand in the first game. She made 112 runs and hit 12 boundaries.

Lower Middle Order: Isabella Gaze (wk) and Jess Kerr

Isabella Gaze (wk) and Jess Kerr are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Jess is the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in ODIs this year with up seven wickets in four games at an average of 17.85.

Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, and Bree Illing

Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, and Bree Illing will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Tahuhu was the most economical bowler for New Zealand in the first game. She took three wickets for 42 runs in eight matches.