The White Ferns secured their first win of the tournament with a dominant 100-run victory over Bangladesh, powered by half-centuries from Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday.
Amelia Kerr and Ashleigh Gardner have surged into the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings following standout World Cup performances, while Sophie Devine and Nigar Sultana Amin also cracked the top 10.
New Zealand and South Africa have named unchanged XIs for their women’s cricket match, with stars Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Marizanne Kapp set to reach significant career milestones.
Suzie Bates is set to become the first woman to reach 350 international caps, sharing the historic moment with teammate Sophie Devine, who plays her 300th match.
Sophie Devine credits a cultural shift for New Zealand’s resilience, moving from early surrender to relentless competition even on draining days.