The White Ferns celebrate winning their trophy at the end of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final cricket match against South Africa.
Photo: AFP / GIUSEPPE CACACE

Twelve days after lifting the T20 World Cup in dubai The White Ferns will kick off their home celebrations with a trophy tour.

The nine-day tour will stop in 10 different cities and kick off on Saturday in Dunedin, the hometown of Suzie Bates and Eden Carson.

Immediately after the T20 World Cup, the White Ferns played a ODI series in Indiawhich delayed their return to New Zealand, but they will be welcomed by fans at a special celebration in Christchurch on Friday to commemorate their achievement.

The T20 World Cup trophy will then embark on a tour of the country from south to north, with team members and support staff appearing at fan events in their regions.

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Free-entry public events will be combined with visits to cricket clubs and schools as the White Ferns look to share the World Cup with as many New Zealanders as possible.

Stacey Geraghty, New Zealand Cricket’s general manager of marketing communications, said the trophy tour was a chance for the team and the public to connect and celebrate.

“The World Cup victory is certainly a defining moment for women’s cricket in this country and we are determined to make the most of it,” Geraghty said.

“Based on the amount of excitement here in New Zealand after the win, we expect the crowd to come out in force to celebrate with the team, in the same way the Kiwis supported the Black Caps during their ICC World Test Championship Mace tour. in 2021.

“Public events will allow fans to get up close and personal with their heroes, get photos and signatures and, of course, take a photo with the trophy.”

The trophy will also be on display at all White Ferns matches throughout the summer.

White Ferns ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour

• November 2 – Dunedin
• November 3: Timaru and Christchurch
• November 4 – Nelson
• November 5: Wellington and Palmerston North
• November 6: Napier and Havelock North
• November 7 – Hamilton
• November 8 – Auckland
• November 10 – Auckland