On Monday, October 6, a century was scored by a cricketer in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. In this NZ W vs SA W Highlights, you will get to read about the events that took place in the game and the special player who was given the honorary title of Player of the Match.
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Match 7 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed one of the greatest centuries scored by the South African Cricketer, Tazmin Brits, marking the Bengaluru Stadium with this achievement.
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This ODI was a long and intriguing show as both teams were tough on each other with their batswomen and bowlers who swung mercilessly. The final scores will show you how close both teams were to ending up with a similar score.
Team | Score |
South Africa Women’s Team | 234/4 (40.5) |
New Zealand Women’s Team | 231 (47.5) |
Toss | New Zealand won and opted to bat |
Players in the South Africa Women’s Team
South Africa Women, total players – 15
All-rounders – 7
Batswomen – 2
Wicketkeepers – 2
Bowlers – 4
Player Name | Role |
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) | Opening Batswoman |
Nadine de Klerk | All-rounder |
Annerie Dercksen | All-rounder |
Marizaanne Kapp | All-rounder |
Sune Luus | All-rounder |
Chloe Tryon | All-rounder |
Anneke Bosch | Batting All-rounder |
Nondumiso Shangase | Batting All-rounder |
Tazmin Brits | Opening Batswoman |
Sinalo Jafta | Wicketkeeper |
Karabo Meso | Wicketkeeper Batswoman |
Ayabonga Khaka | Bowler |
Masabata Klaas | Bowler |
Nonkululeko Mlaba | Bowler |
Tumi Sekhuhkune | Bowler |
Supporting Staff of the South Africa Team
Position | Name |
Head Coach | Mandla Mashimbyi |
Players in the New Zealand Women’s Team
New Zealand Women, total players – 15
All-rounders – 3
Batswomen – 4
Wicketkeepers – 2
Bowlers – 6
Player Name | Role |
Sophie Devine (Captain) | Batting All-rounder |
Suzie Bates | All-rounder |
Brooke Halliday | All-rounder |
Amelia Kerr | All-rounder |
Bella James | Top-order Batswoman |
Georgia Plimmer | Middle-order Batswoman |
Maddy Green | Middle-order Batswoman |
Isabella Gaze | Wicketkeeper Batswoman |
Polly Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batswoman |
Hannah Rowe | Bowler |
Eden Carson | Bowler |
Bree Illing | Bowler |
Jess Kerr | Bowler |
Rosemary Mair | Bowler |
Lea Tahuhu | Bowler |
Supporting Staff of the New Zealand Team
Position | Name |
Head Coach | Ben Sawyer |
Assistant Coaches | Matthew Bell, Jacob Oram |
Physiotherapist | Helen Littleworth |
Media Correspondent | Willy Nicholis |
Player of the Match
Tazmin Brits, South African Batswoman
The cricketer to score a century in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 represents the South Africa Team. This milestone made a mark on the fields of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and called for an honorary mention during the award ceremony.
Tazmin Brits joined the cricket field in 2018, and she has made a huge name for herself in the past 6 years of her career. She’s initially a batswoman, but her team occasionally calls for her wicketkeeping abilities. Scoring a century on the ICC World Cup is no small feat, but she made it happen within 89 balls.
Name | Tazmin Brits |
Tazmin Brits’ Height | N/A |
Date of Birth | 8 January 1991 |
Tazmin Brits’ Age | 34 |
Place of Birth | Klerksdrop, North West, South Africa |
National Side | South Africa (2018-present) |
Role | Batswoman, occasional wicketkeeper |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | N/A |
Last T20I | 27 November 2024 v England |
T20I shirt no. | 1 |
Last ODI | 6 October 2025 v New Zealand |
ODI shirt no. | 1 |
Latest Score | 101 runs off 89 balls |
Current Team | South Western Districts |
NZ W vs SA W Highlights Innings
Below are the players who made the most impact on the field with their skills, carrying the matches with their bats and balls. These are the scores of the players and the opposing players they faced on the field.
South Africa Team Innings
SA Team Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Tazmin Brits | 101 (89) | Amelia Kerr | 2/62 (10.0) |
Sune Luus | 83 (114) | Jess Kerr | 1/41 (7.0) |
New Zealand Team Innings
NZ Team Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Sophie Devine (C) | 85 (98) | Nonkululeko Mlaba | 4/40 (10.0) |
Brooke Halliday | 45 (37) | Marizanna Kapp | 1/34 (8.0) |
Performance in the Match
The winning toss went to New Zealand, and the Captain decided for the team to bat first.
Sophie Devine, New Zealand Captain, took the lead as the opening batter and scored 85 runs off 98 balls, setting the team off to a good start. Brooke Halliday also took the wheel with her captain, scoring 45 runs off 37 balls, increasing the chances of winning.
However, their hopes of a win were slim when Tazmin Brits stepped foot with a bat. She stole the show by taking multiple 4s and 6s, along with her speed during runs, which eventually landed with her securing a century of 101 runs off 89 balls in total.
The century took the attention of the audience, and it was like in the blink of an eye that the South Africa Team scored past New Zealand’s initial runs, taking the victory title and ending the match with a cheer from their fans.
Team | Score |
South Africa Women | 234/4 (40.5) |
New Zealand Women | 231 (47.5) |
Summary | South Africa won by 6 wickets |
Match No. | 7 |
Match Name | |
Date of Match | 6 October 2025 |
Location | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India |
Conclusion
The match ended with the victory of the South African Team, with the special honor to Tazmin Brits and her century. This was one of the best matches to witness for the audience, and both teams proved to be capable of being a challenge for each other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NZ Women vs SA Women’s Highlights for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2025.
South Africa won by 6 wickets.
NZ Women vs SA Women’s ICC 2025 live scores.
New Zealand Women: 231, South Africa Women: 234.
NZ Women vs SA Women’s ICC World Cup 2025 Team Innings.
New Zealand Women: 47.5 overs, South Africa Women: 40.5 overs.
Player of the Match of the NZ Women vs SA Women’s ICC World Cup 2025.
Tazmin Brits, South African Batswoman.
Captain of the South Africa Women’s Team for the ICC World Cup 2025.
Laura Wolvaardt, Batswoman
Captain of the New Zealand Women’s Team for the ICC World Cup 2025.
Sophie Devine, Batting All-rounder.
2025 NZ Women vs SA Women Highlights livestreaming.
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Location of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 NZ Women vs SA Women.
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India.
When did the NZ Women vs SA Women’s ICC World Cup 2025 take place?
Monday, 6 October 2025.
Who was the toss winner of the NZ Women vs SA Women’s ICC World Cup 2025?
New Zealand won and chose to bat.
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