England v New Zealand, WT20I series: TV times, streaming, weather, team news, odds and more

The Cricketer runs down all the details you'll need ahead of the three-match WT20I series between England and New Zealand

What is it?

The three-match T20I series between England Women and New Zealand Women.

When is it?

Wednesday September 1: 1st T20I (6.30pm)

Saturday September 4: 2nd T20I (7pm)

Thursday September 9: 3rd T20I (6.30pm)

Where is it?

The first game of New Zealand’s monthlong tour takes place at Chelmsford, followed by the second T20I at Hove and the third at Taunton.

Starting a week later, the two sides will then face each other in a five-match ODI series in preparation for next year’s World Cup in New Zealand.

Who’s involved?

New Zealand have been in England for a fortnight now, training at Derby to prepare themselves for conditions and for an important series in the context of the next 12 months, which features a World Cup on home soil for the White Ferns and the Commonwealth Games.

Unlike England, for whom this has been an especially busy summer, New Zealand haven’t played since April, and their star names opted out of appearing in The Hundred.

Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite and Lea Tahuhu are all included, while Suzie Bates returns after injury. Amelia Kerr, however, has chosen not to tour to prioritise her mental health.

“I love representing New Zealand and playing for the White Ferns,” said Kerr. “However, after plenty of consultation with my support network, putting my mental health and well-being first is my number one priority. I've not taken this decision lightly - I feel this is best for me at the current time.”

Since naming their squad, Rosemary Mair was ruled out with injury, with Molly Penfold replacing her in the travelling party.

For England, Maia Bouchier and Charlie Dean earned their maiden call-ups for the T20I series but have since been ruled out of the first match after being identified as possible Covid-19 contacts, with Emma Lamb being added in their place.

^{Suzie Bates returns for New Zealand, who haven't played since April}

England squad: Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Freya Davies, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Tash Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Danni Wyatt

New Zealand squad: Sophie Devine (c), Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Lauren Down, Claudia Green, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Jess Kerr, Katey Martin, Leigh Kasperek, Jess McFadyen, Thamsyn Newton, Molly Penfold, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu

What’s the weather forecast?

Overcast but dry is the forecast for Chelmsford on Wednesday evening, with sunshine predicted for the second encounter between the teams at Hove on Saturday night.

Where can I follow it?

Sky Sports Cricket (Sky 404, Talk Talk 404, BT TV 423, Virgin 504) will broadcast the series in the United Kingdom, with the content available online via its streaming platform Sky Go.

The first match of the series will also be broadcast on BBC Two, with coverage beginning from 6pm.

BBC Radio will also broadcast every ball of the England Women’s matches on Radio 5 live sports extra.

For fans in New Zealand, the series is being shown exclusively by Spark Sport.