ECB Development XI to play a warm-up game against New Zealand ahead of the bilateral series.
The England Women’s team led by skipper Heather Knight are all set to host New Zealand led by skipper Sophie Devine for a white-ball series that includes a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I series. The series will commence on 26th June 2024 and will conclude on 17th July 2024.
The Sophie Devine-led squad will play a 50-over warm-up match against the ECB Development XI led by skipper Hollie Armitage at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester on 21st June 2024 (Friday). The players participating in the knockout stages of the ongoing edition of the Charlotte Edwards Cup will be unavailable to take part in the warm-up fixture against New Zealand.
ECB Development XI against New Zealand (Warm-up Match)
Hollie Armitage ©, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Jodi Grewcock, Bess Heath, Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Grace Scrivens, Seren Smale, Mady Villiers, and Issy Wong.
Jodi Grewcock who recently represented England under-19 side in a tri-series against Sri Lanka and Australia, earlier this year has been picked in side alongside the Thunder duo of Fi Morris and Seren Smale on the back of their impressive performances at the domestic level.