Prior to the three-match series, dates, start times, locations, TV and streaming details, team news, form, weather forecasts, and more
What’s that?
After the five Twenty20 Internationals, New Zealand will play England in a three-match women’s ODI series.
What timetable is in place?
First ODI on Sunday, March 31 at Wellington’s Basin Reserve (11 p.m. BST/11 a.m. local time).
Wednesday, April 3: 11 p.m. BST/11 a.m. local time: Second ODI, Sedden Park, Hamilton
Third ODI at Sedden Park, Hamilton, on Saturday, April 6 (11 p.m. BST/11 a.m. local time).
Who’s in shape?
England, who dominated the Twenty20s, will surely be the early favorites to win both series.
With a 4-1 victory, Heather Knight’s team easily defeated Nelson, and if not for a disastrous run-chase in the third game, they probably would have won handily.
With seven of the previous nine matches between the two countries since 2021, including the last three, the tourists have undoubtedly had the better of these recent 50-over encounters.
Just over two years ago, England’s thrilling one-wicket triumph at New Zealand’s home World Cup marked their last meeting.
Nevertheless, the White Ferns have won their past three home ODI series against Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India, so they have a good recent home record to fall back on.
They will be looking to take advantage of an England team that has recently played erratic 50-over cricket. They defeated Australia and Sri Lanka in the summer of last year, but India soundly defeated them in 2022.
The series is a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, which grants entry into the World Cup of the following year. England is ranked fifth in the rankings, and New Zealand is ranked fourth. Both countries are quite close to securing tickets to India.
Who takes part?
Following the conclusion of the T20I series, neither squad has changed.
Initially, Georgia Plimmer was added to the 20-over group by New Zealand because Sophie Devine continued to play in the WPL, and then because the captain sustained a quad injury. She stays behind for the ODIs as planned.
A grade one strain that New Zealand Cricket said “would require a short period of rehabilitation” kept Devine out of the fifth Twenty20 International.
Spinner Sarah Glenn will be sidelined for at least the first two ODIs for England while she recovers from a concussion.
She is not expected to be available for return until the third game in Hamilton on April 7 at the latest, as she is currently following the ECB’s return-to-play procedures. Although Linsey Smith, who is back with the A group, is available if needed, no substitute has yet been called up.
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, and Lea Tahuhu are the members of the New Zealand squad.
The following players represent England: Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Heather Knight (captain), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, and Sophie Ecclestone.
What is the expected weather for today?
Conditions should clear for the first ODI in Wellington on Saturday after some bad weather on Saturday, with temperatures hovering around 14 degrees Celsius.
For the second and third games, Hamilton is predicted to get a little warmer, but it should stay dry, guaranteeing no disruptions.
Where can I see it?
It has been revealed that TNT Sports would broadcast the full tour in the UK. The Discovery+ app offers live streaming of the matches as well.
