New Zealand Women tour of England 2021/22

This profile concerns the bilateral cricket tour between New Zealand Women and England, specifically highlighting fixtures from the 2021 and 2024 campaigns. The series functions as a developmental block for the New Zealand squad, utilising England A Women for practice rather than treating them as a full international opponent.

In 2024, the tour structure comprised three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). England Women secured both series, taking the ODI fixture 3-0 and the T20I slate 5-0. The format excludes Test matches, a distinction that remains standard for women’s bilateral tours compared to the men’s game.

Previous interactions include a single tour match in 2021 where England A Women defeated New Zealand by four wickets. In March 2024, New Zealand Women won three T20I 'Other' matches against England A. These fixtures serve as preparation tools rather than official senior internationals.

Historical context shows the senior teams first met in the 1973 World Cup, with their inaugural Test match played in 1969. England maintains a superior head-to-head record across both limited-overs formats. The matches operate separately from the ICC Women's Championship, which governs multi-year ODI qualification pathways.

The involvement of England A provides a bridge for players seeking higher-level exposure without the pressure of senior selection. These games allow squad rotation and assessment of emerging talent within the English system.

The tour represents a focused period of competition designed to build momentum ahead of major tournaments. Both nations utilise these bilateral arrangements to refine strategies and evaluate players in a competitive environment.