New Zealand squad for Women T20 World Cup 2024 announced

 Women's T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand has recently announced its squad for the Women's T20 World Cup after the tournament shifted from Bangladesh to the UAE. This will be the 9th edition of the tournament which will be played from October 3 to October 20. The command of the Kiwi team is on the shoulders of experienced Sophie Devine. This will be Sophie's last tournament as T20 captain.

Women T20 World Cup New Zealand Squad Announced

The New Zealand cricket team has been announced for the Women's T20 World Cup to be played from October 3 to October 20. The women's selection committee selected New Zealand's 15-member team on Tuesday. Sophie Devine will lead the team. Let us tell you that the Women's T20 World Cup was earlier to be held in Bangladesh, but in view of the poor condition of the country, the tournament was shifted to another country. Now the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be organized in Dubai and Sharjah. A total of 23 matches will be played at both these places. Defending champions Australia will be eyeing to win their fourth consecutive T20 title.

Sophie Devine last tournament as T20 captain

This will be Sophie Devine's last assignment as captain in T20 International cricket. Sophie had already announced that she would be part of the team after the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Suzie Bates will also be part of the team and this will be her 9th T20 World Cup. Rosemary Mair's return to the New Zealand team will strengthen New Zealand's fast bowling attack. Rosemary Mair did not go on the England tour due to a back injury.

What did Sophie Devine say

After the announcement of the New Zealand team for the Women's T20 World Cup, Sophie Devine said that the T20 World Cup has been an important medium in the development and growth of women's cricket and it is a great honor for me that I have been playing in this tournament since its inception.

New Zealand Cricket Team for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddie Green, Brooks Holliday, Fran Jonas, Leah Kasparek, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Meyer, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Roe, Leah Tahuhu

New Zealand first match in Women T20 World Cup 2024

The Indian team will start its campaign by playing a match against New Zealand on October 4.

New Zealand in group for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are placed in Group A of the tournament. Group B includes South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh and Scotland. Each team will play four group matches in the tournament. The top two teams from each group will enter the semi-finals. The final match will be played in Dubai on October 20.