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Out of the shadows: Plimmer steps up in post-Bates era

Georgia Plimmer reveals how the White Ferns have celebrated the careers of three legends while plotting how to succeed without them

By Laura Jolly · Cricket Australia

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:25 PM

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Georgia Plimmer hit a career-best unbeaten 85 to lead New Zealand's new era against Australia.
Australia defeated New Zealand by two wickets in the opening T20I at North Sydney Oval.
Plimmer's innings followed the recent international retirements of legends Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Lea Tahuhu.

The Story in 60 Seconds

New Zealand opener Georgia Plimmer scored a career-best unbeaten 85 off 68 balls in the opening T20I against Australia at North Sydney Oval. The 22-year-old carried her bat through the White Ferns' innings of 2-162, stepping up following the retirements of New Zealand legends Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Lea Tahuhu.

Despite Plimmer's milestone knock, Australia won the opening contest by two wickets to take a 1-0 series lead. Plimmer highlighted that the squad, guided by interim head coach Dean Brownlie and captain Amelia Kerr, has focused on collectively sharing responsibility as they compete for the Rose Bowl trophy.

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Out of the shadows: Plimmer steps up in post-Bates era

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