New Zealand Cricket has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with all-rounder Amelia Kerr named as captain. The tour will feature three One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals, scheduled to take place in June and July 2025.
Squad Details
The squad includes experienced players such as Sophie Devine, who will serve as vice-captain, and Suzie Bates. Young talents like Brooke Halliday and Molly Penfold have also been included. The team will be looking to build momentum ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup later this year.
Key Players
- Amelia Kerr (captain) – All-rounder
- Sophie Devine (vice-captain) – All-rounder
- Suzie Bates – Batter
- Maddy Green – Batter
- Hayley Jensen – All-rounder
- Fran Jonas – Bowler
- Jess Kerr – Bowler
- Rosemary Mair – Bowler
- Molly Penfold – Bowler
- Georgia Plimmer – Batter
- Hannah Rowe – All-rounder
- Leigh Kasperek – Bowler
- Brooke Halliday – All-rounder
- Lauren Down – Batter
- Caitlin Gurrey – Wicketkeeper-batter
Tour Schedule
The tour begins with a T20I on June 27 at Bristol, followed by the second T20I on June 29 at Hove and the third on July 2 at Southampton. The ODI series will commence on July 5 at Worcester, with the second ODI on July 8 at Leicester and the final ODI on July 11 at Derby.
New Zealand Women will be aiming to improve their recent form, having lost their last bilateral series against Australia. The England tour provides an opportunity to test their skills against a strong side in English conditions.
Head coach Ben Sawyer expressed confidence in the squad, stating that the blend of youth and experience will be crucial for success. The team will depart for England in mid-June to acclimatize before the series.
