New Zealand Women in South Africa 2023/24

The fixture between the New Zealand Women and the South Africa Women represents a bilateral cricket series rather than a domestic tournament. Organised jointly by Cricket New Zealand and Cricket South Africa, the tour brings together two national squads for a concentrated block of matches. The White Ferns and the Proteas have clashed in One Day Internationals since 1999, though New Zealand’s women’s programme has existed since 1935 and South Africa returned to international cricket following their re-admission in 1997.

The standard itinerary comprises three One Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. These results feed directly into the ICC Women’s Championship, which forms the qualifying pathway for the upcoming World Cup, while also serving as essential preparation for ICC global tournaments. Historically, New Zealand holds a clear advantage in the head-to-head record, having won 12 of 20 ODIs and 15 of 24 T20Is. Despite this dominance in bilateral play, the pair faced each other in the final of the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. In that contest, New Zealand secured their first T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 32 runs.

The series does not involve a specific named trophy, nor does it operate as a league with promotion and relegation structures. It functions strictly as an international fixture list agreed upon by the two national associations. Matches are played across venues in South Africa during the designated tour window. The contest provides high-level competition for both sides as they seek to maintain their status within the international circuit. The partnership between the two associations ensures consistent scheduling and competitive balance for the women’s game in both nations.