New Zealand announce 15-member squad for ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023

Georgia Plimmer in action [Source: Twitter]

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have opted to include experience in their squad of the first-ever ICC Under19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023. 

The 15-member squad sees the likes of Fran Jonas, Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze included, who have played 44 international matches for the White Ferns.

The New Zealand U19 Women's team will be coached by Sara McGlashan, who will take charge in the 15-day tournament that runs from January 14 to 29 in South Africa.

Talking about the team composition, coach McGlashan called it a good blen od youth and experience.

Here's what she said

"I think we’ve got a strong squad for this World Cup with a nice mix of youth and experience.  For many of the players, this will be their first time travelling overseas to play cricket, so they’ll certainly benefit from the experience of Fran, Georgia and Izzy, the natural leaders in this group,

"We’ve obviously got a variety of experience levels within the squad and will be putting a high priority on everyone looking to learn and grow their games."

New Zealand squad: 

Olivia Anderson, Anna Browning, Kate Chandler, Natasha Codyre, Isabella Gaze, Antonia Hamilton, Abigail Hotton, Breearne Illing, Fran Jonas, Kayley Knight, Paige Loggenberg, Emma McLeod, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Tash Wakelin

New Zealand are placed in Group C alongside Ireland, Indonesia, and West Indies. They begin their campaign on January 15, when they clash against Indonesia at the NW University Oval in Potchefstroom, followed by Ireland and West Indies.

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