India, April 4 -- New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women by 66 runs in the third and final ODI match at the Basin Reserve on Saturday, April 4, 2026, to clinch the three-match bilateral series 2-1. After being put into bat first, the White Ferns suffered a nightmare start, collapsing to 3/3 inside the first four overs with Suzie Bates (0), Georgia Plimmer (1), and captain Amelia Kerr (0) dismissed cheaply. However, then the series that was tied at 1-1 witnessed magic. Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday, decided to change things around in Wellington. The duo stitched together a match-defining 211-run partnership for the fourth wicket, completely shifting the momentum.

Green remained unbeaten on a magnificent 141 off 128 balls, while H...