New Zealand's women's side faces a busy period, with the White Ferns scheduled to play trans-Tasman rival Australia in a three-match series in Australia in September, just prior to their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh in October.
After her team was put to bat first by NZ, Bouchier hit a career-best 91 and Wyatt surpassed former skipper Charlotte Edwards for the most T20I runs scored by an England women's player as the visitors took an unassailable 3-1 series lead with a solid all-round display ahead of this year's IC
In her absence, speedster Fatima Sana will lead the side against the White Ferns. The second ODI will be played on Friday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
New Zealand women's coach Ben Sawyer expressed his happiness as pace bowler Rosemary Mair and wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze made it to the White Ferns' women's squad for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.
Suzie Bates' superb 81 runs set the White Ferns on their way to a first victory of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 validating their decision to bat first with a tournament-high 189/3
The tournament hosts hit 132 for six after a difficult start in Paarl, rallying thanks to totals of 40 off 34 balls from Chloe Tryon and 28 not out off 26 balls from Nadine de Klerk. They followed that up with a devastating performance with the ball, with NZ skipper Sophie Devine top-scoring
The White Ferns skipper broke her foot and will not be part of the team's practice matches against England as a precaution, confirmed coach Ben Sawyer.
Morkel, who was part of the Namibia coaching staff for the recent men's T20 World Cup in Australia, will join the White Ferns as Tour Coach where he will provide fast bowling and general coaching support during the tournament.
The White Ferns will be coached by Sara McGlashan for the 15-day competition from January 14 to January 29. The former New Zealand player is looking forward to the challenge.
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