Megan Schutt returns for Australia against New Zealand

Australia's women's cricket team, the Southern Stars, is set to play New Zealand in the final T20I match of their series in Wellington. They aim to finish their 2024-25 season with a victory. Megan Schutt returns to the Australian lineup, replacing Darcie Brown, who left the team for family reasons. Schutt has 149 T20I wickets and is close to becoming the first woman to achieve 150 wickets in T20 cricket. New Zealand's team includes Bella James, who is making her T20I debut. She replaces pace bowler Lea Tahuhu. Australia won the second match of the series by 82 runs, marking New Zealand's largest defeat on home soil. Captain Tahlia McGrath's team hopes to achieve a clean sweep in the series. Georgia Wareham emphasized the team's focus on playing aggressive cricket and improving their fielding skills. After this match, Australia will take a break until their next series, scheduled for September.