Wellington, April 27 (ANI): The New Zealand women’s cricket team has announced a strong squad for their upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against England. Skipper Amelia Kerr will lead the White Ferns as they prepare for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The 15-player squad will face the England team, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, in three matches starting on May 10. This series is a key opportunity for New Zealand to build momentum before the global tournament begins on June 12.
Kerr will be supported by experienced players like Suzie Bates, who is playing her final games before retirement after the T20 World Cup. The squad also includes Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Maddy Green, and Brooke Halliday.
Fresh talent has been added to the team, with young players Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, Emma McLeod, and Izzy Sharp earning their first overseas call-ups after impressing in recent matches against South Africa.
Head coach Ben Sawyer praised the squad’s mix of youth and experience. “We have exciting young talent alongside our core group of experienced players,” he said. “Our younger players are still getting used to international cricket, but they’ve shown they can succeed at this level.”
Sawyer also noted that playing in England would be a tough challenge but a good test for the team. New Zealand recently had a successful home season, which should boost their confidence heading into the series.
The three matches will take place in Durham on May 10, Northampton on May 13, and Cardiff on May 16.
New Zealand is set to announce their squads for the T20I leg of the England tour and the T20 World Cup on April 29. (ANI)