Proteas Women set to host New Zealand for three ODIs and five T20Is

The matches will be played across five cities in South Africa with ODI series carrying significant importance as it forms a crucial part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 qualification journey ahead of the next 50-over World Cup.

To kick off the tour, New Zealand will take on a South Africa XI in a 50-over warm-up match at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on 21 September as the visitors acclimatize to conditions.

The ODI series is scheduled to take place in Potchefstroom, Pietermaritzburg, and Durban on 24th, 28th September, and 1st October, respectively.

The third ODI, set to be held at Kingsmead, will add additional significance with an all-black affair as the Proteas Women play in their third Black Day match to continue their fight against gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality.

Players from both teams will don black armbands and their respective black kits as a symbol of solidarity and support for the cause.

Buffalo Park in East London and Benoni's Willowmoore Park take centre stage for the T20I series from the 6th to the 15th of October. The battle between these two sides coincides with the preparation for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Bangladesh 12 months later.

Overall, New Zealand hold a positive record against South Africa, winning 11 One-Dayers out of 17 contests. In T20Is, the Proteas Women have secured only three victories out of 13 matches, with the White Ferns triumphing in 10 encounters.

CSA Chief Executive, Pholetsi Moseki said: "We are thrilled to welcome New Zealand for this highly anticipated tour, and we extend our warmest wishes to both teams.

"We eagerly look forward to witnessing some exhilarating cricket and wish them the best of luck.

"The ODI series, featuring the third chapter of Black Day, holds great importance for our team as they compete in the ICC Women's Championship, aiming to secure crucial points for qualification in the next 50-over World Cup.

"It is an opportunity for our exceptional Proteas Women to once again showcase their skills, determination, and commitment to the game on home soil. We have full confidence that they will make the nation proud with their outstanding performances."

New Zealand women tour to South Africa fixtures:

• Warm-up match:

Thursday, 21 September - South Africa XI vs New Zealand XI (WIllowmoore Park, Benoni)

• ODI Series - ICC Women's Championship 2022-25:

Sunday, 24 September - 1st ODI - South Africa vs New Zealand (JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom)

Thursday, 28 September - 2nd ODI - South Africa vs New Zealand (Pietermaritzburg Oval, Pietermaritzburg)

Sunday, 01 October - 3rd ODI - Black Day - South Africa vs New Zealand (Kingsmead Stadium, Durban)

• T20I series:

Friday, 06 October - 1st T20I - South Africa vs New Zealand (Buffalo Park, East London)

Sunday, 08 October - 2nd T20I - South Africa vs New Zealand (Buffalo Park, East London)

Tuesday, 10 October - 3rd T20I - South Africa vs New Zealand (Buffalo Park, East London)

Saturday, 14 October - 4th T20I - South Africa vs New Zealand (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)

Sunday, 15 October - 5th T20I - South Africa vs New Zealand (Willowmoore Park, Benoni)