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New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 which will be led by veteran allrounder Sophie Devine.
Sophie Devine will retire from ODIs after the World Cup. (AFP Photo)
Sophie Devine has been named New Zealand captain for the Women’s ODI World Cup later this month – her fifth campaign of a storied career. The squad includes four players making their debut in a senior ICC tournament.
The 15-member squad announced on Wednesday features six players appearing in their first World Cup.
The team also boasts experienced players Suzie Bates and pacer Lea Tahuhu, who will be playing in their fifth and fourth ODI World Cups respectively.
Maddy Green and Melie Kerr provide additional strength to the squad, having competed in three editions of the event.
New Zealand coach Ben Sawyer expressed confidence in the team’s balance for the eight-team tournament, jointly organised by India and Sri Lanka from September 30.
“I’m really pleased with the balance of the squad. I think we’ve got the right mix to tackle what we’ll come up against in terms of conditions and opposition,” Sawyer was quoted as saying by ICC.
“I’d like to especially acknowledge the four players set for their first World Cup – they’ve all earned this opportunity and I’m excited to see what impact they can have on the tournament.”
Among the newcomers is 22-year-old all-rounder Flora Devonshire, who has received her first ODI call-up after impressing at the domestic level.
The coach noted it was difficult to drop regular players like Fran Jonas, Lauren Down, Molly Penfold, and Hannah Rowe but affirmed the team’s readiness for upcoming challenges.
“It’s never easy when you have multiple players pushing for the same spot and that of course made for some tough selection calls.
“Having to leave out the likes of Fran in favour of Flora was a tough decision. We know Fran is a quality player and at 21 we believe she still has her best years in front of her.”
Sawyer added the team aims to match the performance of the Women’s T20 World Cup last year in the UAE, where the White Ferns won the title.
“I can honestly say that in the four world events I’ve been part of with this group, we are the best prepared we’ve ever been.
“Having no international cricket in our calendar since April has given us the ability to work really hard on our physical skills in particular, which is something that could be the difference in India.”
New Zealand will play their World Cup opening match against Australia at Indore on October 1.
New Zealand’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Squad
Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.
With PTI Inputs
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