Not content with merely destroying the One Day International record book, the White Ferns have this morning made Twenty20 history as well - for only a few hours.
Led by a record-breaking innings by Suzie Bates, the White Ferns blasted the highest score in Women's International T20 cricket, smashing 216/1 against South Africa in the first match of their Tri-Nation series in Taunton.
Already holders of the highest score in ODI cricket after bludgeoning 490/4 against Ireland, the White Ferns continued their phenomenal run with the bat to snare the T20 record just 12 days later.
However, the record lasted for only a matter of hours. The format sees each team play back-to-back games once and following their 66-run loss to New Zealand, South Africa's bowlers were shellacked by England shortly after. After winning the toss England blasted 250-3, breaking the recent record by a staggering 34 runs.
The White Ferns' total was set thanks to the powerful opening duo of Bates and Sophie Devine, who were once again to the fore as the Ferns roared past the previous record - Australia's 209/4 against England, also set earlier this year.
