T20 Series Launches Sunday at North Sydney Oval Under Roses Bowl Banner

Sunday sees the first T20 contest for the Roses Bowl take place at North Sydney Oval, marking a significant expansion of the trophy’s legacy. The series features three matches between the women's teams of Australia and New Zealand, running parallel to an already‑planned ODI series later this summer.

New Zealand Cricket’s chief operations officer, former international Kathrin Campbell, welcomed the initiative, calling it a "thrilling new era" for the Roses Bowl. She emphasized that the increased focus on T20 cricket provides a valuable opportunity to preserve the trophy’s relevance and deepen the historic rivalry.

Australian captain Sophie Molineux echoed the sentiment, noting that the competition adds an extra layer of excitement to bilateral white‑ball cricket and that her side looks forward to defending the prize on home soil.