New Zealand Women head into the fifth T20I against South Africa Women with the series already secured at 3-1, turning this game into an opportunity to test the bench strength. The hosts have looked more settled in all areas after their solid win in the fourth T20I at Wellington.
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026, 5th T20I

In that match, South Africa Women managed 159/6, with Annerie Dercksen scoring an important fifty, but New Zealand chased the target with ease, reaching 160/4 in 18.3 overs. Sophie Devine led the charge with a 64-run knock, while Jess Kerr impressed with the ball, taking 3/16.
The victory ensured an unbeatable lead for New Zealand in the five-match series. South Africa, although competitive at times, will be keen to finish the T20I series on a positive note in the final game. For the NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 team prediction, some of the best women cricketers, Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr, are the most obvious picks for captaincy, while Jess Kerr and Annerie Dercksen could be considered as vice-captains.
New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women Match Details
| Series | South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 5th T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Hagley Oval |
| City | Christchurch |
| Match Start Time | 7:15 AM IST, 25th March 2026 |
| Scorecard | NZ-W vs SA-W 5th T20I |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | New Zealand Women | 64 Runs |
| Jess Kerr | New Zealand Women | 3 Wickets |
| Annerie Dercksen | South Africa Women | 55 Runs |
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa Women | 2 Wickets |
NZ-W vs SA-W Toss Prediction
As per our NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 prediction today match, New Zealand Women skipper Amelia Kerr could still opt to bowl first if she gets the chance at the toss, given the slight advantage for chasing teams at this venue.
The current series has not shown any clear pattern, as both batting first and chasing sides have picked up two wins each. Teams chasing have managed to win 10 of the 17 matches at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, and sides batting first are not far behind with 7 victories.
Record of Chasing Teams at Hagley Oval
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 58.82% |
NZ-W vs SA-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| New Zealand Women Playing 11 | South Africa Women Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Izzy Gaze (wk) | Sune Luus |
| Georgia Plimmer | Chloe Tryon |
| Amelia Kerr (c) | Laura Wolvaardt (c) |
| Sophie Devine | Annerie Dercksen |
| Brooke Halliday | Tazmin Brits |
| Maddy Green | Nadine de Klerk |
| Izzy Sharp | Kayla Reyneke |
| Jess Kerr | Karabo Meso (wk) |
| Suzie Bates | Masabata Klaas |
| Lea Tahuhu | Nonkululeko Mlaba |
| Rosemary Mair | Ayanda Hlubi |
NZ-W vs SA-W Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
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| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Top Run Scorers | Sophie Devine and Annerie Dercksen |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jess Kerr and Chloe Tryon |
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NZ-W vs SA-W Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr |
| Vice-Captain | Annerie Dercksen and Jess Kerr |
Top Picks for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | Batter |
| Lea Tahuhu | New Zealand Women | Bowler |
Budget Picks for NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chloe Tryon | South Africa Women | Allrounder |
| Nadine de Klerk | South Africa Women | Allrounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: I Gaze
- Batters: T Brits, G Plimmer
- All-rounders: A Kerr, S Devine(c), N de Klerk, C Tryon, K Reyneke, A Dercksen(vc)
- Bowlers: J Kerr, N Mlaba
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: K Meso
- Batters: L Wolvaardt, S Bates, M Green
- All-rounders: A Kerr(c), S Devine, N de Klerk, S Luus, K Reyneke
- Bowlers: J Kerr, N Mlaba
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the NZ-W vs SA-W based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction Today (5th T20I) South Africa Women Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Izzy Sharp | 8.0 |
| Sinalo Jafta | 8.0 |
NZ-W vs SA-W Weather & Pitch Report at Hagley Oval
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 17°C |
| Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
NZ-W vs SA-W H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ-W) | 15 |
| South Africa (SA-W) | 5 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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