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New Zealand Women Seek to Reclaim ODI World Cup Glory in Captain's Farewell
27 Sep
Summary
- New Zealand last won the ODI World Cup in 2000
- Captain Sophie Devine to retire after the 2025 tournament
- All-rounder Amelia Kerr expected to play a crucial role
As the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup approaches, the New Zealand women's cricket team, the White Ferns, are eyeing their first ODI World Cup title since 2000. Led by captain Sophie Devine, who will be playing her final ODI tournament, the team is determined to end their 25-year drought and reclaim the trophy.
The White Ferns squad boasts a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters. Veteran batters Suzie Bates and Maddy Green, along with all-rounder Lea Tahuhu, provide the team with a solid foundation. Meanwhile, the Kerr sisters, Amelia and Jess, are expected to play crucial roles with their all-round abilities.
Captain Sophie Devine is confident that the team's hard work and the presence of talented newcomers like Eden Carson and Izzy Gaze will help the White Ferns mount a strong challenge. Devine believes that Amelia Kerr, in particular, could be the key to their success, with her leg-spin bowling and consistent batting likely to cause problems for the opposition.
New Zealand's recent triumph in the T20 World Cup has given the team the belief that they can go all the way in the 50-over format as well. With the added motivation of sending off their captain on a high note, the White Ferns will be determined to end their World Cup drought and lift the trophy for the first time since the turn of the century.
