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Trans-Tasman clash at Basin Reserve headlines Women's Cricket World Cup draw

March 11, 2020
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Alyssa Healy of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Maddy Green of New Zealand by stumping off the bowling of Georgia Wareham of Australia during the ICC Women's T20 Cricket World Cup match between Australia and New Zealand at Junction Oval on March 02, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe-ICC/ICC via Getty Images )

The full draw for next year's Women's Cricket World Cup which is being held here has been released this morning with a trans-Tasman showdown at the Basin Reserve a headline act for the competition.

After it was confirmed earlier this year that Christchurch would host the final of the 2021 World Cup, the ICC has revealed what games will be played at the other five venues - Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Dunedin.

The Basin Reserve will host the White Ferns twice in pool play with the first being on Saturday February 13 against Australia.

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine said the team is excited to play their rivals on such a special ground.

"It's a match we absolutely fizz about as players," Devine said.

"Playing in a World Cup against our arch rivals in my home city will be an unreal feeling."

Also confirmed are the hosts for the two semi-finals with Seddon Park and the Bay Oval winning out over the Basin, Eden Park and University Oval.

Tournament fixtures by venue:

Eden Park, Auckland

  • Saturday, 6 Feb - New Zealand v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 7 Feb – Australia v England
  • University Oval, Dunedin

  • Sunday, 7 Feb – QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Tuesday, 9 Feb – New Zealand v QUALIFIER
  • Saturday, 13 Feb – QUALIFIER v England
  • Sunday, 14 Feb – QUALIFIER v South Africa
  • Seddon Park, Hamilton

  • Monday, 8 Feb – QUALIFIER v South Africa
  • Wednesday, 10 Feb – England v QUALIFIER
  • Thursday, 11 Feb – QUALIFIER v South Africa
  • Saturday, 20 Feb - New Zealand v South Africa
  • Wednesday, 24 Feb – QUALIFIER v Australia
  • Friday, 26 Feb – South Africa v Australia
  • Thursday, 4 March – Semi-final 2 (2v3)
  • Bay Oval, Tauranga

  • Wednesday, 10 Feb – Australia v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 14 Feb – QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Wednesday, 17 Feb – New Zealand v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 21 Feb – England v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 28 Feb – QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Wednesday, 3 March - Semi-Final 1 (1v4)
  • Basin Reserve, Wellington

  • Saturday, 13 Feb – New Zealand v Australia
  • Tuesday, 16 Feb – Australia v QUALIFIER
  • Wednesday, 17 Feb – South Africa v England
  • Tuesday, 23 Feb – South Africa v QUALIFIER
  • Thursday, 25 Feb – New Zealand v QUALIFIER
  • Saturday, 27 Feb – QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Hagley Oval, Christchurch

  • Thursday, 18 Feb – QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Saturday, 20 Feb - QUALIFIER v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 21 Feb – QUALIFIER v Australia
  • Wednesday, 24 Feb – England v QUALIFIER
  • Sunday, 28 Feb – New Zealand v England
  • Sunday, 7 March – Final
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