New Zealand Women Beat South Africa by 80 Runs in First T20I at Bay Oval

New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women by 80 runs in the first T20I of their series at Bay Oval. Batting first, New Zealand posted 190 for 7, led by Amelia Kerr's 78 and Georgia Plimmer's 63, including a 146-run partnership. Sophie Devine took four wickets, while Jess Kerr also contributed with two. South Africa struggled in their chase, scoring 110 for 7, with Tazmin Brits top-scoring at 29. New Zealand leads the series 1-0, with the next match scheduled at Seddon Park on March 17.