🇳🇿 New Zealand Women

Who is the New Zealand Women T20 World Cup 2026 captain?

Sophie Devine captains New Zealand Women (White Ferns) at the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Devine is one of the most experienced women's T20 cricketers in the world and led New Zealand to their title in 2024.

Did New Zealand Women win the 2024 T20 World Cup?

Yes — New Zealand Women won the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, held in the UAE (relocated from Bangladesh). They beat South Africa by 32 runs in the final. Amelia Kerr won Player of the Tournament for her outstanding all-round contribution.

What group are New Zealand Women in at T20 WC 2026?

New Zealand Women are in Group 2 at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup alongside England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Scotland. All their group matches are in England — Rose Bowl (Southampton), Bristol, and The Oval (London).

When do New Zealand play England at T20 WC 2026?

New Zealand Women vs England Women is on Friday 27 June 2026 at The Oval, London. Start time is 18:30 BST. It is the final Group 2 match for both teams and one of the key fixtures of the tournament.

Who is Amelia Kerr?

Amelia Kerr is New Zealand's premier T20 all-rounder — a right-arm leg-spin bowler and attacking middle-order batter. She won Player of the Tournament at the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and is one of the world's best T20 cricketers. Her sister Jess Kerr is also in the New Zealand squad.