Due to bad weather in Wellington on Thursday, the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series between Australia Women and New Zealand was called off.
Both teams were disappointed by this series, which is a part of the current ICC Women’s Championship, as they aim to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup the following year.
Australia may secure a position in the Women’s Championship with two victories from the remaining games in New Zealand, even though they have already qualified for the 2025 tournament.
With six games remaining, India might surpass the defending World Cup winners if they win all of them. Currently, they are 10 points behind the Australians.
In an attempt to build on their success from winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates earlier this year, the White Ferns have a lot to gain as well.
With 21 points and no outcome at Basin Reserve on Thursday, New Zealand is presently in sixth place on the Women’s Championship standings and has failed to secure their spot at the 50-over World Cup next year.