The NZC has made several changes to the New Zealand Women squad for the three-match T20I series of Sri Lanka Women’s Tour of New Zealand 2025.
Wk-batter Isabella Gaze, Hayley Jensen and batter Bella James have all been sidelined due to injuries with Polly Inglis, Bree Illing and uncapped all-rounder Flora Devonshire has been named as replacements.
Despite several setbacks, New Zealand secured a 2-0 win in the ODI series where Inglis and Illing made their One-day debut, while Devonshire is yet to make her international debut.
“We’re all feeling for Izzy, Hayley, and Bella,” White Ferns head coach Ben Sawyer said. “It’s disappointing for the team and the players, but I know those three have the determination and resilience to bounce back.”
“Bree and Polly had a really positive start to their ODI career. They both showed great intent and execution and I’m confident they’re ready to take on this next challenge.
“Flora’s shown a lot of all-round potential at the domestic level and is another exciting young player that has qualities consistent with what we’re looking for in the White Ferns.”
The T20I series will begin on March 14, with the second match schedule to be played on March 16 in Christchurch while the third match will be played on March 18 at Dunedin.
New Zealand women Squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Suzie Bates (c), Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp.
