New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team (2026)
Players, Records, Statistics, Rankings & Latest News
New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team
The New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team, popularly known as the White Ferns, represents New Zealand in international women’s cricket. Governed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the White Ferns are one of the founding nations of women’s international cricket and have consistently ranked among the world’s elite teams in Tests, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Known for producing legendary players like Debbie Hockley, Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Amelia Kerr, New Zealand has enjoyed success in ICC tournaments and bilateral series, earning a reputation for all-round excellence.
Team Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Nickname | White Ferns |
| Governing Body | New Zealand Cricket (NZC) |
| ICC Membership | Full Member |
| Test Debut | 1935 vs England |
| ODI Debut | 1973 |
| T20I Debut | 2004 |
| Captain | Sophie Devine |
| Vice-Captain | Amelia Kerr |
| Head Coach | Ben Sawyer |
| Home Grounds | Basin Reserve, Hagley Oval, University Oval, Eden Park, Seddon Park |
Current New Zealand Women’s Squad (2026)
The White Ferns feature a balanced mix of experienced stars and emerging talents.
Batters
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Izzy Sharp
Wicketkeepers
- Polly Inglis
- Izzy Gaze
All-Rounders
- Sophie Devine (Captain)
- Amelia Kerr
- Jess Kerr
- Hayley Jensen
Bowlers
- Lea Tahuhu
- Eden Carson
- Fran Jonas
- Molly Penfold
- Rosemary Mair
New Zealand Women’s ICC Rankings (2026)
New Zealand consistently remains among the world’s leading women’s cricket teams.
ICC Women’s ODI Ranking
- Regularly ranked in the Top 5 globally.
ICC Women’s T20I Ranking
- Consistently among the Top 5 teams.
ICC Women’s Test Cricket
- Limited appearances but remains one of the strongest Test-playing nations.
New Zealand Women’s Cricket History
The White Ferns have a rich history dating back to the earliest days of women’s international cricket.
Major Achievements
- ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Champions (2000)
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Champions (2024)
- Multiple ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final appearances.
- Regular qualification for ICC global tournaments.
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Records
Test Cricket
Highest Team Score
- 517/9 declared
Best Bowling Figures
- Outstanding performances by New Zealand’s legendary pace and spin bowlers.
Most Test Runs
- Debbie Hockley
- Suzie Bates
Women’s ODI Records
Highest Team Total
- 491/4 vs Ireland (highest Women’s ODI total in history)
Largest Victory
- 305-run victory over Ireland (one of the biggest wins in Women’s ODI history)
Most ODI Runs
- Debbie Hockley
- Suzie Bates
- Sophie Devine
- Amelia Kerr
Most ODI Wickets
- Lea Tahuhu
- Amy Satterthwaite
- Amelia Kerr
Women’s T20I Records
Highest Team Total
- 200+ totals on multiple occasions.
Most T20I Runs
- Suzie Bates
- Sophie Devine
- Amelia Kerr
Most T20I Wickets
- Lea Tahuhu
- Amelia Kerr
- Eden Carson
Greatest White Ferns Players
Legendary Batters
- Debbie Hockley
- Suzie Bates
- Sophie Devine
- Amy Satterthwaite
Great All-Rounders
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine
- Amy Satterthwaite
Leading Bowlers
- Lea Tahuhu
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
New Zealand Women’s Team Statistics
International Career Highlights
- Women’s World Cup titles: 1
- Women’s T20 World Cup titles: 1
- Hundreds of ODI and T20I victories.
- More than 90 years of Test cricket history.
- Regular appearances in ICC knockout stages.
Latest New Zealand Women’s Cricket News (June 2026)
White Ferns in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
New Zealand remain strong contenders in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine continuing to lead the side in crucial matches.
Amelia Kerr Continues Stellar Form
Amelia Kerr remains one of the world’s premier all-rounders, consistently contributing with both bat and ball while climbing the ICC rankings.
Suzie Bates Adds Another Career Milestone
Veteran opener Suzie Bates continues to build on her remarkable international career, extending her records for appearances and runs for New Zealand Women.
Emerging Stars Impress
Young players such as Georgia Plimmer, Eden Carson, and Izzy Gaze continue to strengthen the White Ferns’ future with impressive international performances.
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Fixtures
Upcoming fixtures include:
- ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
- ICC Women’s Championship ODI matches
- Bilateral ODI series
- Bilateral T20I series
- Home international fixtures
- Overseas tours against leading Full Member nations
Interesting Facts
- New Zealand played in the inaugural Women’s ODI World Cup in 1973.
- The White Ferns won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2000.
- They captured their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2024.
- New Zealand holds the record for the highest Women’s ODI total (491/4).
- Suzie Bates is among the highest run-scorers in women’s international cricket.
- Amelia Kerr is one of the highest-ranked all-rounders in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the nickname of the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team?
The team is known as the White Ferns.
Who is the captain of New Zealand Women?
Sophie Devine is the captain of the White Ferns.
Who is the vice-captain?
Amelia Kerr serves as the vice-captain.
How many ICC World Cups has New Zealand Women won?
They have won:
- 1 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (2000)
- 1 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2024)
What is New Zealand Women’s highest ODI score?
The White Ferns hold the world record with 491/4, the highest team total in Women’s ODI history.
Who has scored the most runs for New Zealand Women?
Debbie Hockley and Suzie Bates rank among the team’s all-time leading run-scorers.
Related Pages
- New Zealand Women Players List
- White Ferns Squad 2026
- New Zealand Women Cricket Schedule
- New Zealand Women ICC Rankings
- New Zealand Women Records
- Highest Team Scores in Women’s Cricket
- Women’s Cricket World Cup Records
- Women’s T20 World Cup Records
- New Zealand Women vs Australia Head-to-Head
- New Zealand Women vs India Records
- Amelia Kerr Career Statistics
- Sophie Devine Career Records
- Suzie Bates Career Stats
Related Pages
Women’s Team Records
- Women’s Cricket Records
- Highest Women’s ODI Scores
- Highest Women’s T20I Scores
- Women’s Team Rankings
Women’s Batting Records
- Most Runs in Women’s Cricket
- Most Test Centuries
- Highest Individual Women’s Test Scores
- Women’s Batting Rankings
Women’s World Cup Records
- Women’s World Cup Winners
- Women’s World Cup Records
- Women’s T20 World Cup Records