New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women by 6 wickets in the 4th T20I of the five match series at Wellington. South Africa Women chose to bat first and scored 159/6 in 20 overs. Annerie Dercksen played a superb knock of 55 runs off just 32 balls. Sune Luus also contributed a useful 30 runs, while Nadine de Klerk and Kayla Reyneke added a few quick runs at the end to help South Africa cross the 150-run mark. Jess Kerr (3/16 in 4 overs) was the most successful bowler for New Zealand. Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr took one wicket each.

While chasing, Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr added a quick 48 runs for the second wicket after the early loss of Izzy Gaze in the 3rd over. Later, Sophie Devine played a superb and aggressive knock of 64 runs off just 34 balls to guide her team. However, she got out in the 18th over when New Zealand needed 11 more runs to win. Chloe Tryon remained the most successful bowler for South Africa, while Annerie Dercksen and Nonkululeko Mlaba took one wicket each.

Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green finished the chase with 9 balls to spare. With this win, New Zealand Women took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series, with one match remaining.

Dercksen Keeps South Africa Competitive

Annerie Dercksen played a crucial role in lifting South Africa to a competitive total. Coming in when the team was struggling at 60 for 3 after 10 overs, she counterattacked with an unbeaten 55 off 32 balls. She showed excellent shot selection and composure under pressure, hitting nine boundaries and a six while maintaining a high strike rate. Her ability to find gaps on both sides of the field helped South Africa recover and post 159 for 6, including a strong finish with 51 runs in the last four overs.

Kerr Sisters Deliver with the Ball

The bowling effort for New Zealand was led by the Kerr sisters. Jess Kerr produced an outstanding spell of 3 for 16, using accuracy and discipline to control the scoring and take key wickets, including Chloe Tryon and Laura Wolvaardt. At the same time, Amelia Kerr used clever variations in pace to trouble batters, even slowing the ball significantly to make scoring difficult. One such delivery led to the stumping of Sune Luus.

Tahuhu Reaches Landmark Appearance

The match also marked a personal milestone for Lea Tahuhu, who played her 100th T20I. The occasion was made special by the presence of her family, including her wife Amy Satterthwaite and their children.

Devine Anchors the Chase with Authority

Sophie Devine produced a standout performance in her 150th T20I, scoring a commanding 64 off 34 balls. Her innings included 10 boundaries and came at crucial moments when the game could have slipped away. She survived early chances, including on 0 and 25, but made South Africa pay immediately after both reprieves by striking sixes. Her aggressive yet calculated batting removed all pressure from the chase of 160 and ensured that New Zealand women's cricket team secured the series comfortably.

Strong Start from Kerr and Plimmer

Before Devine took charge, Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer laid a solid foundation with a 48-run partnership off 34 balls. They adapted well to the conditions, which still offered some challenge despite improving for batting in the second innings. Both batters focused on timing and balance rather than power, with Plimmer’s elegant on-drives standing out. Their approach allowed New Zealand to stay on track before Devine accelerated the innings.