Published on: Mar 31, 2026 12:13 pm IST | Updated on: Mar 31, 2026 12:15 pm IST
Debutant Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball six sealed the deal for the Proteas women in the 1st of the 3-match ODI series between the Whiteferns and Proteas women at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The two teams will now head to Basin Reserve in Wellington for the remaining two ODIs of the series. The second game is up next, slated to be played on the 1st of April in Wellington. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
Despite losing the opening fixture of this series, the hosts, New Zealand Women, should head into the second ODI of the series as the team with a better chance of winning the contest. Yes, South African women won a thriller by holding onto their nerves. But home advantage should work in favor of the hosts, and they should bounce back in the second ODI to push the series into the decider. Therefore, expect the New Zealand Women to have the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2026 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
SA-W: 42% win chance NZ-W: 58% win chance
Fresh off a fifty in the last game, Sune Luus is among those batters who have been getting runs on a consistent basis in ODI cricket for the Proteas women. Expect her to play a good hand in this game as well.
The middle-order batter of Whiteferns scored only 1 in the last game. However, she has been in brilliant touch in recent times having scored 404 runs in her last 10 outings at a fabulous average of 67.33.
The Whiteferns skipper scored 36 off 60 deliveries in the last game and will be looking to continue with his rich vein of form which was on display in the T20I series.
The Proteas women skipper has been in sublime form right from the last year's Women's ODI World Cup. In her last 10 outings, Laura has scored 636 runs at a fabulous average of 70.67. Experct her to contribute in this fixture.
Check out our prediction for the NZ-W vs SA-W 2nd ODI of the South Africa Tour of New Zealand 2026 at Basin Reserve, Wellington.
The New Zealand women will be eager to bounce back after a heartbreaking defeat in the opening ODI against South Africa at Hagley Oval. Debutant Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball six sealed a dramatic two-wicket win for the Proteas, leaving the Whiteferns stunned despite their competitive performance. With the series now shifting to the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the hosts will look to regroup quickly and level the three-match contest.
New Zealand’s batting showed promise in the first game, but they will need greater consistency and partnerships to counter South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. The Basin Reserve pitch traditionally offers seam movement early, which could suit the Whiteferns’ pace unit, led by experienced campaigners. For South Africa, the confidence of snatching victory in Christchurch will boost their morale, but they must guard against complacency.
The second ODI promises another thrilling battle, with New Zealand determined to use home advantage to stay alive in the series. A strong start and sharper execution in crunch moments will be key if the Whiteferns are to bounce back and set up a decider in the final match.
The Proteas Women head into the second ODI at the Basin Reserve with a golden opportunity to wrap up the series. Their thrilling two-wicket win in Christchurch, sealed by debutant Kayla Reyneke’s last-ball six and Ayabonga Khaka’s first-ever 6-fer, has given them momentum and confidence. With the Whiteferns under pressure to bounce back, South Africa will look to capitalize on their advantage and secure the series before the final game.
The Basin Reserve pitch is known to assist seamers early, and South Africa’s pace attack will be keen to exploit those conditions. Their batting, anchored by experienced campaigners, showed resilience in the first match, and the addition of Reyneke’s fearless stroke play adds depth to their lineup. A win here would not only clinch the series but also underline their growing consistency in overseas conditions.
For the Proteas, the key will be maintaining composure and avoiding complacency. If they can replicate their fighting spirit from Christchurch and execute their plans effectively, they stand a strong chance of sealing the deal in Wellington and turning the third ODI into a dead rubber. This is a golden chance to assert dominance early in the tour. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 22 NZ-W won: 12 SA-W won: 10 No Result: 0 Tied: 0 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: L W W W L RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA WOMEN: W W W L W
In 22 meetings between the New Zealand Women and South African women, there’s not much to separate. The Whiteferns hold a slight upper hand with 12 wins to their name, whereas the Proteas women have won 10 fixtures.
How will the two teams, i.e., New Zealand Women and South Africa Women, fare in the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026? Let’s take a look.
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Isabella Gaze (WK), Flora Devonshire, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Kayley Knight/Bree Illing
Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women at the Basin Reserve in Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara).
At the Basin Reserve, seamers thrive early with swing and bounce, making batting first a risky choice. Captains may prefer to chase, especially with stable weather and no dew expected. New Zealand Women, familiar with home conditions, are more likely to opt for bowling first if they win the toss
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 will take place live on Amazon Prime Video and Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports Network.
The Proteas won a thriller in Ōtautahi with a last-ball six. Conditions would be more or less similar to what we witnessed in the opening game of the series, but it will be the hosts, New Zealand women, who would be eager to bounce back and push the series into the decider. They were the dominant side in the T20Is and should start as the favorites in this game after going 0-1 down in the three-match ODI series. So, as per our prediction, New Zealand Women is expected to win the NZ-W vs SA-W, 2nd ODI of the South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026.
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