Overview
- The women’s fixture starts Friday at 7:15 AM IST, followed by the men’s match at 11:45 AM IST, both at Eden Park in Auckland.
- Previews flag a batting-friendly surface with short boundaries and limited assistance for bowlers after the new ball.
- CricTracker projects Devon Conway and Lockie Ferguson as standout options for New Zealand’s men, with Amelia Kerr and Ayabonga Khaka highlighted in the women’s game.
- Form guide: South Africa’s men took the opener after bowling New Zealand out for 91, then New Zealand leveled by posting 175/6 and dismissing South Africa for 107; New Zealand Women won the first by 80 runs before South Africa Women replied by 18 runs.
- Broadcast in India lists Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV for the men’s match, with FanCode carrying the women’s game.