US EditionWhite Ferns v South Africa: Bowlers strike early after NZ loss toss
- On Friday at Eden Park, the White Ferns chased 150 to win by six wickets, with Sophie Devine scoring an unbeaten 55 and Maddy Green contributing 34.
- After winning the toss and opting to bat, South Africa women lost openers Tamzin Brits and Sune Luus early, reaching 39-2 after the power play and finishing 149-7, a total described as under-par.
- With tight spells from the attack, Rosemary Mair and Jess Kerr struck early, and Devine and Bates each took two wickets, denting South Africa's middle order.
- The result gives the White Ferns the series lead, and New Zealand can seal the five‑match series as early as Sunday in Wellington during the double‑header.
- Extras from Nadine de Klerk helped turn singles into a reachable target, and Reyneke's late unbeaten 34, including two sixes, pushed South Africa's score above seven-an-over.
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