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New Zealand all-rounder Melie Kerr believes the White Ferns can continue challenging at ICC tournaments, stating audiences will see the best of the team over the next five to ten years.
New Zealand heads into the 50-over World Cup chasing an unexpected double after emerging as surprise winners of the T20 World Cup in 2024.
Having entered that tournament on a streak of 10 T20 defeats, they won their first ICC trophy since 2000 and New Zealand's first T20 title in men's or women's cricket.
Despite that triumph, which came two years after winning bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, New Zealand are not among favourites to lift the World Cup—a status Kerr happily accepts if going under the radar helps secure another trophy.
The team's ODI form has been uninspiring in the World Cup build-up.
Since exiting in the group stage in 2022, they've won 11 of 29 matches, including losing seven of their past 10 completed outings, and haven't played an official ODI since March.
However, head coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges Australia, India and England as deserved favourites but isn't concerned by New Zealand's form or comparative inconsistency.
He believes they can beat anyone on their day, noting the beauty of a World Cup is beating top teams only once—and sometimes only on the final day.
New Zealand's squad blends youth and experience, with veterans Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu selected alongside four players aged 23 or under.
Kerr highlights young talents Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze as future New Zealand greats.