Aiden McLaughlinLockerRoom·10 Jun, 2026 05:01 PM9 mins to readNew Zealand captain Melie Kerr is a player for the big occasion and will be leading the side in the T20 World Cup starting this week. Photo / Getty ImagesNew Zealand captain Melie Kerr is a player for the big occasion and will be leading the side in the T20 World Cup starting this week. Photo / Getty ImagesThe T20 world champion New Zealand side have two warm-up matches left in England this week before they seek to defend their unexpected 2024 title. Aiden McLaughlin assesses what they need to do to win again.

For the White Ferns, it’s not a case of defending their T20 World Cup