New Zealand White Ferns end Australia’s 14-match T20 winning streak

Australia lost by seven wickets

The New Zealand White Ferns surprised the world by defeating the Australian Women's team in the opening T20 match of their three-match series on Wednesday.

White Ferns ended a 14-match winning streak

Australia had not lost a T20 since October 2021. They were on a 14-match winning streak, which is the second-longest in women's T20 history.

New Zealand’s victory

New Zealand's victory was a complete team effort. Suzie Bates and Maddy Green put on a 63-run opening partnership, and Amelia Kerr played a brilliant innings of 47 not out off 26 balls.

The White Ferns' bowlers were also excellent. Hayley Jensen took 3-25 off her four overs, and Lea Tahuhu took 2-31.

The second match will be played on Friday

The second match of the series will be played on Friday in Dunedin.

Australia’s losing T20 against England

Australia's last T20 loss came against England in October 2021.

New Zealand’s hope

New Zealand will hope to win the second match and level the series.

Importance of the series

This series is important for both teams as they prepare for the Women's T20 World Cup, which will be played in South Africa in February and March.

White Ferns' opportunity

The White Ferns will see this series as an opportunity to prove that they are one of the best teams in the world.

A reminder for Australia

For Australia, this series will be a reminder that they are not invincible.

The match was a sell-out

The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd at the University of Otago Oval in Dunedin.

New Zealand women's cricket team

The New Zealand women's cricket team, also known as the White Ferns, is the national women's cricket team of New Zealand.

A member of the International Cricket Council (ICC)

They are a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and have been playing international cricket since 1935.

The White Ferns have won the Women's Cricket World Cup once

The White Ferns have won the Women's Cricket World Cup once, in 2000.

They have also won the ICC Women's World Twenty20 twice

They have also won the ICC Women's World Twenty20 twice, in 2004 and 2010.

The White Ferns are currently ranked third in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings

The White Ferns are currently ranked third in the ICC Women's T20I Rankings.