Maddy Green's maiden ODI century and a career-best bowling performance from Rosemary Mair propelled the New Zealand women's cricket team to a series-clinching victory over South Africa in Wellington. The White Ferns won the third and final match by 56 runs, securing the three-match ODI series 2-1.
Green anchored the New Zealand innings with an unbeaten 101 from 109 balls, her first hundred in the format, helping the hosts post a competitive total of 252 for 3. Captain Sophie Devine provided strong support with 93 runs from 102 deliveries.
In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 196 in the 46th over. Seamer Rosemary Mair was the chief destroyer, claiming her first five-wicket haul in ODIs with figures of 5 for 50 from her 10 overs. The victory marks a significant turnaround for the White Ferns after losing the opening match of the series.
