Australia prepare for refreshed New Zealand side

Litchfield remains under assessment before the three-match women’s T20I series.

Australia coach Shelley Nitschke expects a confident challenge from a younger New Zealand side with a refreshed coaching group. Australia, led by Sophie Molineux, will use the series as preparation for the Women’s Champions Trophy. Phoebe Litchfield is still being assessed for the opener; her participation is not confirmed. The three T20Is are scheduled for 18, 20 and 22 October at North Sydney Oval.