Sophie Devine blasted a spectacular 145 not out to help New Zealand to a commanding 151-run win over South Africa in their opening Group B match of the women's World Cup in India

White Ferns coach Gary Stead has added two new faces and recalled two other players for his 14-strong squad to meet Australia in the upcoming Rose Bowl series.

White Ferns captain Aimee Watkins today announced her retirement from all cricket.

The Australian women's cricket team ensured they would draw the five-match Twenty20 Rose Bowl series with a tense three-run victory over New Zealand in Invercargill today.