White Ferns begin new era with T20 series against Australia

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 7:00am

In this story White Ferns, Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Hannah Rowe, Bella James

The White Ferns have travelled to Sydney for a three-match T20I series against Australia. Led by captain Amelia Kerr, the 15-player squad is meeting for the first time since the T20 World Cup in June. The series was originally scheduled for February but was moved following changes to the international cricket calendar.

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1. NewsroomThu 15 Oct, 6:18am

   White Ferns: ‘The energy lifts a bit when you’re playing Australia’ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 16 Oct, 7:00am

   White Ferns: ‘The energy lifts a bit when you’re playing Australia’ (opens in new tab)