The all-rounder Flora Devonshire has been ruled out of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 due to a hand injury.

She sustained a laceration to her left hand during a training session and is expected to rest for at least three weeks to heal. Meanwhile, the spin bowling all-rounder Hannah Rowe has been added to the squad as a replacement.

“We’re all feeling for Flora,” New Zealand head coach Ben Sawyer said. “She worked hard to earn her spot in this squad and it’s a real shame her tournament is ending early. We’re pleased to be able to call up a senior player in Hannah Rowe.”

“Hannah’s obviously not a like-for-like replacement for Flora, but she offers an all-round skillset and has experience in sub-continent conditions,” added Ben Sawyer.

Flora Devonshire was not part of the playing 11 for the White Ferns’ in their opening match against Australia.

Meanwhile, Hannah Rowe has represented New Zealand for 60 ODIs, taking 65 wickets at an average of 27.83. Her most recent match was in March and is expected to fly Guwahati to join the team ahead of their third group game against Bangladesh on October 10.

“We’re pleased to be able to call up a senior player in Hannah Rowe,” said Sawyer. “Hannah’s obviously not a like-for-like replacement for Flora, but she offers an all-round skillset and has experience in sub-continent conditions.”

New Zealand are chasing their first win of the tournament after they suffered 89-run defeat in their opener match against Australia women.

White Ferns will be playing their next match against South Africa on October 06 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.

Updated New Zealand Squad: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.