NZ-W vs AUS-W 2025: New Zealand team for T20I series announced, Amelia Kerr returns

The New Zealand women’s team for the home T20I series against the Australian team has been revealed. Lea Tahuhu is back and totally recovered from a second-grade hamstring strain, and Suzie Bates will lead the team.

Since Sophie Devine, an experienced all-rounder, was reportedly taking a hiatus from cricket for personal reasons, she was unable to play in the WPL 2025 with RCB Women or the recently finished series against Sri Lanka. However, she has rejoined the team.

A spot is also returned for Amelia Kerr, who won the Purple Cap during MI Women’s successful campaign in the WPL 2025. White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer was thrilled to see the three key players return to the team as the hosts rely on their 13-man roster for leadership and a wealth of experience in the forthcoming series.

Having Soph, Melie, and Lea return for this series makes us very happy. These are three important members who offer the team a wealth of leadership and experience. The Sawyer

New Zealand Women squad: Suzie Bates (captain), Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu

Alyssa Healy continues to stay on injury break

The visiting Australian team has also revealed their team for the forthcoming series, and normal captain Alyssa Healy will not be playing. Yet, she will bounce back in time for the next World Cup. She will be replaced by Tahlia McGrath, who will wear the captain’s shirt, while Beth Mooney will be the wicketkeeper.

Australia Women squad: Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (capt), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2025 Schedule

The T20I series will commence on Friday, March 21, where the two teams will face off against each other at the