Replacement in as New Zealand batter ruled out of ODI series
Bella James in as Georgia Plimmer misses home ODI series against Zimbabwe.
Batter Georgia Plimmer will miss New Zealand's home ODI series with Zimbabwe after sustaining a shoulder injury during the T20I series between the two sides.
Fellow batter Bella James, who was called in as injury cover for Plimmer in the T20I series, will remain with the group as Plimmer’s replacement.
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Melie Kerr and Georgia Plimmer help the White Ferns' powerplay recovery from a first-ball wicket of Suzie Bates in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 game against the Proteas.
Head Coach Ben Sawyer said he felt for Plimmer, though feels James will slot in with great effect.
“Georgia is a key player for us at the top of the order and the energy she brings into the group is something we really value, so it’s a shame to have her miss this next series.”
“Bella is a great cricketer who’s played nearly 100 List-A matches in her career so far. That experience is extremely valuable, and she’ll fit straight back into the side seamlessly.”
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Nensi Patel and Izzy Sharp have also been named in the group, and will make their respective ODI debuts should they be selected.
The three ODIs from March 5 are part of the 2025–2029 ICC Women's Championship cycle.
New Zealand ODI squad v Zimbabwe
Melie Kerr, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Emma McLeod, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Izzy Sharp
