Devine, who was on a break after their World Cup triumph – missing the Super Smash, Women’s Premier League, and Sri Lanka white ball series – is set to return to action for the three-match series against Oz. Additionally, the squad is bolstered by the presence of Kerr, who ended up as the purple cap holder in WPL 2025, and Tahuhu returning from a grade-two hamstring tear.
“We’re stoked to have Soph, Melie, and Lea back for this series,” said Ben Sawyer, New Zealand head coach. “They’re three key players who bring a wealth of experience and leadership to the group,” Devine said.
Emma McLeod, Izzy Sharp, Flora Devonshire, and Bree Illing are the players making way for the returnees.
Moreover, Izzy Gazzy failed to recover from a hip flexor sprain and will be missing this series after being an absentee in the recent Sri Lanka white ball series.
New Zealand squad: Suzie Bates (capt), Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.
