New Zealand named a 15-member squad for its three-match T20I series against Australia starting on October 18.

Amelia Kerr will lead the side, and as many as 11 players from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad have been included in the squad.

The four players who will mark their return are- off-spinner Eden Carson, pace bowlers Molly Penfold and Hannah Rowe, and batter Bella James.

Carson who has represented New Zealand 51 times, returns to the side following elbow surgery in December last year.

Penfold and Rowe will boster the pace-bowling department after the Sophie Devine and Lea Tahuhu, while James will strengthen the batting line up following Suzie Bates’ departure.

New Zealand’s T20I squad vs Australia

Melie Kerr (capt), Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wk), Bella James, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Sharp

Published on Oct 02, 2026