Rose Bowl expanded to include Australia vs New Zealand T20Is

In a historic evolution for women’s cricket, the iconic Rose Bowl series between Australia and New Zealand is expanding beyond its traditional One-Day International (ODI) format to include Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Since its inception in 1985, the Rose Bowl trophy has been awarded exclusively to the winner of bilateral ODI series between the two trans-Tasman rivals. The modern addition of T20Is aims to keep the storied rivalry vibrant, relevant, and frequently contested in an era increasingly dominated by short-format cricket. What the Expansion Means for the SeriesThe newly modernized Rose Bowl framework introduces refreshed rules to account for multi-format play:T20I Maiden Series: New Zealand’s upcoming three-match T20I tour of Australia—kicking off at the North Sydney Oval—marks the official debut of T20Is under the Rose Bowl banner.Format-Inclusive Scoring: For series featuring both ODIs and T20Is, the Rose Bowl will go to the team with the highest number of total wins. Retention Rule: In the event of a tied or drawn series, the current holder retains the trophy. Next ODI Battle: The sides will clash for the Rose Bowl in the 50-over format in March 2027, when New Zealand visits Australia for three ODIs.Leaders Embrace the ChangeKey figures from both camps have welcomed the modern structure, emphasizing the deep history and prestige of the trans-Tasman contest."The Rose Bowl is a prestigious trophy that holds a lot of meaning to current and past players, and it's a series we've always taken a lot of pride in competing in. With so much T20I cricket now being played, this is a brilliant opportunity to keep the Rose Bowl relevant and to build on the history between us and our Australian rivals."— Catherine Campbell, NZC Chief Cricket Operations Officer & former New Zealand player New Zealand captain Melie Kerr highlighted the heritage of the rivalry and what competing for the Rose Bowl means to the White Ferns. "We're all aware of what the Rose Bowl represents and the importance it holds in the White Ferns whakapapa [genealogy]. Great players and teams have fought for it over the years and we'd love the opportunity to claim our own piece of that history."— Melie Kerr, New Zealand Captain Decades of Dominance: The Rose Bowl HistoryAustralia enters the expanded era with a commanding historical advantage. The Australian team has held the Rose Bowl continuously since reclaiming it from New Zealand in 2000.Historical BreakdownTotal ODI Series Played: 31Australia Series Wins: 26New Zealand Series Wins: 3Drawn Series: 3Current Streak: Australia has won 18 of the last 19 series since 2000, with one series shared (2-2 in 2008–09).Upcoming Match ScheduleAll three T20Is of the maiden T20 Rose Bowl series will take place at the North Sydney Oval:1st T20I: Sunday, October 182nd T20I: Tuesday, October 203rd T20I: Thursday, October 22