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New Zealand women's national cricket team
Team representing New Zealand in women's international cricket
Team representing New Zealand in women's international cricket
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | New Zealand |
| image | Newzealand women's cricket team logo.png |
| caption | New Zealand White Ferns logo |
| nickname | White Ferns |
| association | New Zealand Cricket |
| captain | Sophie Devine |
| coach | Ben Sawyer |
| icc_status | Full member |
| icc_member_year | 1926 |
| icc_region | East Asia-Pacific |
| wodi_rank | 5th |
| wt20i_rank | 3rd |
| wodi_rank_best | 2nd |
| wt20i_rank_best | 3rd |
| first_wtest | v at Lancaster Park, Christchurch; 16–18 February 1935 |
| most_recent_wtest | v at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough; 21–24 August 2004 |
| num_wtests | 45 |
| wtest_record | 2/10 |
| (33 draws) | |
| first_wodi | v at Clarence Park, St Albans; 23 June 1973 |
| most_recent_wodi | v at ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam; 26 October 2025 |
| num_wodis | 400 |
| num_wodis_this_year | 0 |
| wodi_record | 191/195 |
| (3 ties, 11 no results) | |
| wodi_record_this_year | 0/0 |
| (0 ties, 0 no results) | |
| wwc_apps | 11 |
| wwc_first | 1973 |
| wwc_best | Champions (2000) |
| first_wt20i | v at the County Cricket Ground, Hove; 5 August 2004 |
| most_recent_wt20i | v at Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington; 26 March 2025 |
| num_wt20is | 188 |
| num_wt20is_this_year | 0 |
| wt20i_record | 100/81 |
| (3 ties, 4 no results) | |
| wt20i_record_this_year | 0/0 |
| (0 ties, 0 no results) | |
| wwt20_apps | 9 |
| wwt20_first | 2009 |
| wwt20_best | Champions (2024) |
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| asofdate | 26 October 2025 |
the women's team
(33 draws)
(3 ties, 11 no results) (0 ties, 0 no results)
(3 ties, 4 no results) (0 ties, 0 no results)
The New Zealand women's national cricket team, nicknamed the White Ferns, represents New Zealand in international women's cricket. One of eight teams competing in the ICC Women's Championship (the highest level of international women's cricket), the team is organised by New Zealand Cricket, a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
New Zealand made its Test debut in 1935, against England, becoming the third team to play at that level. With Australia and England, New Zealand is one of only three teams to have participated in all ten editions of the Women's Cricket World Cup. The team has made the final of the tournament on four occasions, winning in 2000 and placing second in in 1993, 1997, and 2009. At the Women's T20 World Cup, New Zealand were champions in 2024 and runners up in 2009 and 2010.
Tournament history
A red box around the year indicates tournaments played within New Zealand
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
| World Cup record | Year | Round | GP | W | L | T | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England 1973 | Third place | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| India 1978 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| New Zealand 1982 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Australia 1988 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| England 1993 | Runners-up | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| India 1997 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| New Zealand 2000 | Champions | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| South Africa 2005 | Semi finalists | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Australia 2009 | Runners-up | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| India 2013 | Super Sixes | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| England 2017 | Group stage | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| New Zealand 2022 | Group Stage | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| IndiaSri Lanka 2025 | Group stage | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total | 1 Title | 94 | 55 | 34 | 2 | 3 |
ICC Women's T20 World Cup
| T20 World Cup record | Year | Round | GP | W | L | T | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England 2009 | Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| West Indies 2010 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sri Lanka 2012 | Semi-finalists | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bangladesh 2014 | Group stage | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| India 2016 | Semi-finalists | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| West Indies 2018 | Group stage | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Australia 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| South Africa 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||
| United Arab Emirates 2024 | Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 Title | 42 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Commonwealth Games
| Commonwealth Games record | Year | Round | Position | GP | W | L | T | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 2022 | Bronze medal | 3/8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 Title | - | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Honours
ICC
- Women's World Cup:
- Women's T20 World Cup:
Others
- Commonwealth Games
- Bronze medal (1): 2022
Current squad
This lists all the players are centrally contracted with NZC or were named in the most recent ODI or T20I squad. Updated as on 18 December 2023
Uncapped players are listed in italics
| Name | Age | Batting style | Bowling style | Forms | Contract | Notes | Batters | All-rounders | Wicket-keepers | Spin Bowlers | Pace Bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Maddy Green | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Georgia Plimmer | Right-handed | ODI, T20I | Y | ||||||||
| Brooke Halliday | Left-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Kate Anderson | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Sophie Devine | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | Captain | ||||||
| Amelia Kerr | Right-handed | Right arm leg spin | ODI, T20I | Y | Vice-captain | ||||||
| Hannah Rowe | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Bernadine Bezuidenhout | Right-handed | ODI, T20I | Y | ||||||||
| Izzy Gaze | Right-handed | ODI, T20I | Y | ||||||||
| Fran Jonas | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Eden Carson | Right-handed | Right arm off spin | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Lea Tahuhu | Right-handed | Right arm medium-fast | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Jess Kerr | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Molly Penfold | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Hayley Jensen | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y | |||||||
| Rosemary Mair | Right-handed | Right arm medium | ODI, T20I | Y |
Coaching staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ben Sawyer |
| Assistant coaches | Matthew Bell, Jacob Oram |
| Physiotherapist | Helen Littleworth |
| Media Correspondent | Willy Nicholls |
Records and statistics
Main article: List of New Zealand Women's One Day International cricket records, List of New Zealand Women's Twenty20 International cricket records
International Match Summary — New Zealand Women
| Result summary of the New Zealand women's cricket team | Format | M | W | L | T | NR | Inaugural match | Last updated: 23 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Test | 45 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 16 February 1935 | ||
| Women's One-Day Internationals | 379 | 186 | 182 | 3 | 8 | 7 July 1973 | ||
| Women's Twenty20 Internationals | 187 | 100 | 80 | 3 | 4 | 5 August 2004 |
Women's Test cricket
- Highest team total: 517/8 v. England on 24 June 1996 at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough.
- Highest individual score: 204, Kirsty Flavell v. England on 24 June 1996 at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough.
- Best innings bowling: 7/41, Jos Burley v. England on 6 August 1966 at The Oval, London.
Most Test runs for New Zealand Women
| Player | Runs | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Hockley | 1301 | 52.04 | 1979–1996 |
| Judi Doull | 779 | 43.27 | 1966–1975 |
| Trish McKelvey | 699 | 29.12 | 1966–1979 |
| Jackie Clark | 482 | 26.77 | 1984–1992 |
| Kirsty Flavell | 473 | 67.57 | 1995–1996 |
Most Test wickets for New Zealand Women
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Lord | 55 | 19.07 | 1966–1979 |
| Jill Saulbrey | 35 | 27.17 | 1966–1975 |
| Pat Carrick | 21 | 23.28 | 1969–1977 |
| Jos Burley | 21 | 26.33 | 1966–1969 |
Highest individual innings in Women's Test
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty Flavell | 204 | Scarborough | 24 June 1996 | |
| Emily Drumm | 161* | Christchurch | 28 February 1995 | |
| Trish McKelvey | 155* | Wellington | 15 February 1969 | |
| Debbie Hockley | 126* | Auckland | 18 January 1990 | |
| Trish McKelvey | 117* | Cape Town | 25 February 1972 |
Best bowling figures in an innings in Women's Test
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Burley | 7/41 | London | 6 August 1966 | |
| Pat Carrick | 6/29 | Melbourne | 5 February 1972 | |
| Grace Gooder | 6/42 | Auckland | 26 March 1949 | |
| Katrina Keenan | 6/73 | Worcester | 4 July 1996 | |
| Jackie Lord | 6/119 | Melbourne | 26 January 1979 |
Women's Test record versus other nations
Records complete to Women's Test #123. Last updated 24 August 2004.
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | First match | First win |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20–23 March 1948 | 5–8 February 1972 | |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 16–18 February 1935 | ||
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8–11 January 1977 | ||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25–28 February 1972 | 10–13 March 1972 |
Women's One-Day International
- Highest team total: 491/4 v. Ireland on 8 June 2018 at YMCA Cricket Club, Dublin.
- Highest individual score: 232*, Amelia Kerr v. Ireland on 13 June 2018 at YMCA Cricket Club, Dublin.
- Best innings bowling: 6/10, Jackie Lord v. India on 14 January 1982 at Cornwall Park, Auckland.
Top 5 individual innings in Women's ODI
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Kerr | 232* | Dublin | 13 June 2018 | |
| Suzie Bates | 168 | Sydney | 19 March 2009 | |
| Rachel Priest | 157 | Lincoln | 7 November 2015 | |
| Suzie Bates | 151 | Dublin | 8 June 2018 | |
| Sophie Devine | 145 | Cuttack | 1 February 2013 |
Top 5 best bowling figures in an innings in Women's ODI
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Lord | 6/10 | Auckland | 14 January 1982 | |
| Glenys Page | 6/20 | Trinidad and Tobago | St Albans | 23 June 1973 |
| Leigh Kasperek | 6/46 | Bay Oval | 7 February 2021 | |
| Beth McNeill | 6/32 | Lincoln | 24 February 2008 | |
| Jennifer Turner | 5/5 | Lindfield | 25 July 1993 |
Most WODI runs for New Zealand Women
| Player | Runs | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 5838 | 39.98 | 2006-present |
| Amy Satterthwaite | 4639 | 38.33 | 2007-2023 |
| Debbie Hockley | 4064 | 41.89 | 1982-2000 |
| Sophie Devine | 3990 | 31.66 | 2006-present |
| Haidee Tiffen | 2919 | 30.72 | 1999-2009 |
Most WODI wickets for New Zealand Women
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Tahuhu | 115 | 29.08 | 2011-present |
| Sophie Devine | 107 | 35.75 | 2006-present |
| Amelia Kerr | 99 | 29.74 | 2016-present |
| Aimee Watkins | 92 | 31.04 | 2002-2011 |
| Nicola Browne | 88 | 34.14 | 2002-2014 |
WODI record versus other nations
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | First match | First win | Last updated: 30 December 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Full members | ||||||||
| 133 | 31 | 100 | 0 | 2 | 7 July 1973 | 8 February 1985 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 March 2022 | 7 March 2022 | ||
| 79 | 36 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 14 July 1973 | 14 July 1973 | ||
| 54 | 33 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 5 January 1978 | 5 January 1978 | ||
| 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 November 1988 | 29 November 1988 | ||
| 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 January 1997 | 28 January 1997 | ||
| 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 13 February 1999 | 13 February 1999 | ||
| 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 December 1997 | 13 December 1997 | ||
| 23 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 26 July 1993 | 26 July 1993 | ||
| ICC Associate members | ||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 July 1993 | 24 July 1993 | ||
| International XI | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 June 1973 | 12 January 1982 | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 August 1984 | 8 August 1984 | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 June 1973 | 23 June 1973 | |
| Young England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 July 1973 | 21 July 1973 |
Women's T20I cricket
- Highest team total: 216/1, v. South Africa on 20 June 2018 at County Ground, Taunton.
- Highest individual innings: 124*, Suzie Bates v. South Africa on 20 June 2018 at County Ground, Taunton.
- Best innings bowling: 6/17, Amy Satterthwaite v. England on 16 August 2007 at County Ground, Taunton.
Top 5 individual innings in Women's T20I
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 124* | Taunton | 20 June 2018 | |
| Sophie Devine | 105 | Wellington | 10 February 2020 | |
| Suzie Bates | 94* | Sylhet | 27 March 2014 | |
| Suzie Bates | 91* | Birmingham | 30 July 2022 | |
| Aimee Watkins | 89* | Nottingham | 18 June 2009 |
Top 5 Best bowling figures in an innings in Women's T20I
| Player | Score | Opposition | Venue | Match date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Satterthwaite | 6/17 | Taunton | 16 August 2007 | |
| Lea Tahuhu | 4/6 | Christchurch | 2 December 2022 | |
| Leigh Kasperek | 4/7 | Wellington | 28 February 2016 | |
| Morna Nielsen | 4/10 | Invercargill | 26 February 2012 | |
| Nicola Browne | 4/15 | Basseterre | 10 May 2010 |
Most WT20I runs for New Zealand Women
| Player | Runs | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Bates | 4584 | 29,38 | 2007-present |
| Sophie Devine | 3391 | 28.25 | 2006-present |
| Amy Satterthwaite | 1784 | 21.49 | 2007-2021 |
| Amelia Kerr | 1296 | 25.92 | 2016-present |
| Sarah McGlashan | 1164 | 18.18 | 2004-2016 |
Most WT20I wickets for New Zealand Women
| Player | Wickets | Average | Career span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | 117 | 19.00 | 2006-present |
| Lea Tahuhu | 93 | 19.80 | 2011-present |
| Amelia Kerr | 93 | 19,87 | 2016-present |
| Leigh Kasperek | 81 | 14.86 | 2015-present |
| Suzie Bates | 59 | 22.94 | 2007-present |
WT20I record versus other nations
| Opponent | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | N/R | First match | First win | Last updated: 21 March 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICC Full members | ||||||||
| 50 | 22 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 18 October 2006 | 6 March 2008 | ||
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 February 2020 | 29 February 2020 | ||
| 30 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 August 2004 | 5 August 2004 | ||
| 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18 June 2009 | 18 June 2009 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 March 2014 | 25 March 2014 | ||
| 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 May 2010 | 10 May 2010 | ||
| 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 August 2007 | 10 August 2007 | ||
| 13 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2010 | 8 May 2010 | ||
| 23 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 June 2009 | 13 June 2009 |
Note: New Zealand Women lost a Super Over against Australia Women and won a Super Over against West Indies Women.
Notes
References
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