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Lea Tahuhu Ends ODI Career After 15 Years, Remains in White Ferns’ T20 Plans

She pivots to the short format as New Zealand confirms her for the South Africa T20I series ahead of a title defense in England.

Overview

  • The 35-year-old retires from ODIs with a record 125 wickets in 103 matches, as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket.
  • She played in four Women’s ODI World Cups and her 36 World Cup wickets are the most by a New Zealand bowler.
  • Tahuhu debuted in ODIs in 2011 against Australia and played her final ODI against England at the 2025 World Cup.
  • She will continue in T20 internationals and in franchise leagues, targeting New Zealand’s T20 World Cup defense in England in 2026.
  • New Zealand Cricket has confirmed her inclusion for a five-match T20I series against South Africa, with the squad due March 10 and the series starting March 15.