Off-spinning all-rounder Nensi Patel and batter Izzy Sharp have earned their maiden World Cup call-ups as part of a New Zealand squad selected to defend their title at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England in June.

The White Ferns have won the final T20 of the five game series against South Africa in Christchurch by 92 runs thanks to a century from captain Amelia Kerr.

Injuries have ruled out White Ferns Lauren Down (back), Rosemary Mair (side) and Hannah Rowe (side) from the North v South T20 tournament in Nelson.

The White Ferns have won their first match at the Women' s Cricket World Cup in India.

Auckland Hearts’ left-arm seamer Bree Illing and Otago Sparks’ batter Bella James have earned their first White Ferns central contracts for the 2025-26 season.

The White Ferns home summer is set to finish on a high as stars Sophie Devine aMelie Kerr return to the T20I squad to face Australia

Lea Tahuhu is out, but Bella James could make her debut for the White Ferns in the Rose Bowl ODI series v Australia this week

The White Ferns have won the second ODI against India by 76 runs after scoring 259 for 9 they dismissed the home side for 183 in Ahmedabad.

England have wrapped up the ODI series against the White Ferns with a match to spare.