New Zealand are ready to face Sri Lanka In a series of six games, including three Odis and three T20IS, from March 4 in Napier. White ferns have announced a group of 16 members, with experienced beat Suzie Bates Driving the side in the absence of full -time Captain Odi Sophia DevinWho is on a break.
New Zealand to accommodate Sri Lanka for three ODIS and T20IS each
Star all-Rounder Amelia keerr will also lose the order as he participates in Female Premier League (WPL) with the female Indians of Mumbai. This series will serve as an opportunity for young players to acquire an international exhibition, with the team having three players. Coach Ben Sawyer He emphasized the importance of this series, especially with the ODI World Cup scheduled in India later this year, where conditions are expected to favor rotation.
New Zealand will also face Australia In a T20I series from March 21st, which will further test their combinations before the World Cup Fridays are stepping up. With a fascinating mix of new talents and experienced fighters, the White Ferns will be willing to build momentum in this range of homes and perfect their team for the challenges.
Uncapped Trio wins calls for New Zealand
New Zealand selectors have identified Emma McLeod, Izzy Sharp and Maneuver As promising talents, rewarding them for their impressive performances in the domestic cricket. Coach Ben Sawyer underlined the reasons behind their choice, citing his skill sets and his adaptability to international cricket.
“Emma, Bree and Izzy have been identified by the big coaches and coaches of NZC as players who have the desired skills and skills set to be effective in international cricket. Emma was in good form in the HBJ shield and Its ability to hit off the side and run well between wickets is really valuable. He is attacking to return, which will come useful in this order. Sawyer said in a statement published by White Ferns.
The McLeod, at the age of 18, has had a remarkable form on the HBJ shield, marking 300 routes on average of about 43, including two half centuries for central areas. Sharp, 20, New Zealand’s Under-19 team at the U-19 T20 World Cup inaugural and has been recognized for its ability to effectively handle rotation. Illing, 21, has been a consistent Wicket-Taker for Auckland, taking 19 wickets at 21.10 in the continuing domestic one-day competition. He was also a standout performer at the T20 Super Smash, maintaining a financial percentage of just 5.44 along with eight wickets.
The order will also mark the return of Georgia Plimmerwho was sidelined due to bone reaction stress to her hip. Her latest appearance for New Zealand came in the ODI series against India in November, which followed the T20 World Cup victory in Dubai.
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Group’s strength and injury updates
The team sees a mixture of youth and experience, with experienced players like Bates and Green forming the core of the group. Hayley Jensen He also returns after two years after a successful domestic season.
However, New Zealand will be without enough basic players due to injuries.
- Lea Naphohu (Hamstring) and Rosemary Mair (elbow) are still in recovery but Mair is expected to return for the T20i series from March 14.
- Molly penfold has been blocked at least three months Due to a knee injury.
- Bella Jamesthat made her Odi debut against Australia in Decemberis on the line to make her T20i debut in this series.
- Wicketkeeper-Batter Polly Inglis she has received her second callAfter participating in the Browsing to India But still to make her international debut.
Sawyer reported that training staff would use this order Experiment with different combinationsallowing players to gain experience in a variety of roles.
“Sri Lanka is a harsh contrast with a number of world class spinning. We will try different combinations this series and I look forward to seeing players adapting to different roles. It’s an opportunity to try strokes in different positions and try different bowlers by opening and opening to death “ Sawyer came to the conclusion.
New Zealand team for the ODI and T20i series
- Available both in ODI & T20I:
Suzie Bates (C), Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Jess Kerr, Georgia Plimmer - Odi only:
Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Hannah Rowe - Only t20i:
Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair, Izzy Sharp, Bella James
New Zealand Women’s Program against Sri Lanka
THE Odi squad will gather March 2 in Napier After the HBJ shield final on March 1st.
Odi series:
- 1st Odi – March 4, Napier
- 2nd Odi – March 7, Nelson
- 3rd to be – March 9, Nelson
T20i series:
- 1st t20i – March 14, Ketsingr
- 2nd t20i – March 16, Ketsingr
- 3rd t20i – March 18, Cotton
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This article was first published in Womencricket.coma Cricket times company.
2025-02-25 10:30:00
