The tournament holds extra significance for New Zealand’s experienced stars. Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu are expected to play their final global event, adding emotional weight to the White Ferns’ campaign.
Led by new captain Miley Kerr, New Zealand will be hoping to send out the best of their veterans. After lifting the trophy in 2024, the defending champions know expectations are high, but they also know opportunities like this don’t come around often.
