The Indian women’s cricket team will play five ODIs and T20 International in New Zealand next year as part of preparations for the upcoming World Cup.

The six-match series will start with the T20 only on February 9 and end on February 24. The World Cup tournament is set to take place in March-April after being suspended for one year due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

“The White Ferns will complete their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, which will be held in New Zealand for the first time in 22 years, when they play India in six T20 matches, and five ODIs,” New Zealand Cricket has announced on November 12th.

India’s last international tour was a trip to Australia in Spetmber-October this year and they also included a pink football test.

“India’s list is a very important part of the preparation for the White Ferns World Cup,” NZC president David White said in a statement.

Updates: ====== Feb 9: 1st T20I, Napier Feb 11: 1 ODI, Napier Feb 14: 2 ODI, Nelson Feb 16: 3 ODI, Nelson Feb 22: 4 ODI, Queenstown Feb 24: 5th ODI, Queenstown .