New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women World Cup 2025 Indore Weather and pitch update

New Zealand Women (NZ W) will take on South Africa Women (SA W) in match seven of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday, October 6. Both teams come into the game after heavy defeats in their opening matches.

South Africa had a difficult start, being bowled out for just 69 runs in 20.4 overs against England in Guwahati. England, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, won the match by 10 wickets. New Zealand also lost their opener, leaving the captains Sophie Devine and Laura Wolvaardt tasked with lifting their teams’ morale ahead of this match.

NZ W vs SA W World Cup T20 Today Indore, Madhya Pradesh Weather Update

Monday’s weather in Indore is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures between 21°C and 29°C. Humidity will be around 77% and winds are likely at 13 km/h. There is little chance of rain, suggesting ideal conditions for uninterrupted play at Holkar Stadium.

NZ W vs SA W Indore Holkar Stadium Pitch Report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch is known for being batting-friendly and can produce high-scoring matches. The surface offers true bounce and a quick outfield, favouring stroke play. Pacers may get some movement early, while spinners tend to gain more grip as the innings progresses. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first, with first-innings totals averaging around 280 runs.

NZ W vs SA W: Head-to-head record

South Africa has the upper hand in past encounters, winning six of the seven ODIs played against New Zealand. This record adds an interesting edge to the World Cup clash in Indore.

New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women World Cup 2025: Squads

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Bella James, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune