Women’s World Cup 2025: 3 New Zealand players to watch out for

New Zealand might not have won an ICC Women’s World Cup thus far, but they are one of the contenders to win the 2025 edition. Many New Zealand players have featured in the Women’s Premier League and have extensive experience playing in Indian conditions.

There are quite a few new faces in the New Zealand team, with some yet to make their international debut. But with the support of experienced players, the New Zealand team looks set to give opposition sides a tough challenge in the World Cup.

Here are the 3 New Zealand players to watch out for in the Women’s World Cup 2025:

1. Sophie Devine

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has announced that she will retire from WODIs after the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, and she will want to make this tournament a memorable one for herself and the White Ferns. Devine is a key player with both bat and ball, especially with her experience on Indian pitches. She has scored 3,990 runs and taken 107 wickets, with a batting average of 31.66 and a bowling economy of 4.54 in 152 WODIs, including eight centuries and 16 half-centuries, with a highest score of 145 and best bowling figures of 3/24.

2. Amelia Kerr

Amelia Kerr is the future captain of the New Zealand Women’s team and one of the most exciting young players in the tournament. Kerr is the only cricketer to score a double century and take a five-wicket haul in the same 50-over international match. She has been one of the standout performers in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and her experience on Indian pitches will be invaluable. Kerr has scored 2,167 runs and taken 99 wickets, with a batting average of 42.49 and a bowling economy of 4.58, including four centuries and 10 half-centuries, with a highest score of 232* and best bowling figures of 5/17.

2. Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates is one of the finest batters not only for New Zealand but in global women’s cricket. She has scored 5,896 runs at an average of 39.83 in 171 WODIs, including 13 centuries and 37 half-centuries, with a highest score of 168. Bates has also taken 81 wickets at an economy of 4.93, with best bowling figures of 4/7. At 38, she is likely playing her final ICC tournament and will want to finish on a high. Bates will lead New Zealand’s batting from the top, and the onus will be on her to provide strong starts and potentially match-winning finishes.

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