Wellington, March 24 -- Fast bowler Kayley Knight has been picked in New Zealand's squad to face South Africa in their three-match ODI series, beginning on Sunday.

The three matches are part of the 2025-2029 ICC Women's Championship cycle, part of the qualification path to Cricket World Cup 2029.

Knight made her T20I debut last month against Zimbabwe, claiming 2/25 on debut after playinga key role of claiming One Day domestic silverwear for Northern Brave.

Melie Kerr leads the ODI unit after after claiming 16 wickets in New Zealand's three ODIs against Zimbabe, including two five-wicket hauls and the White Ferns' best ODI figures in history of 7/34in Dunedin, according to ICC.

The side is also bolstered by the inclusions of Suzie Bates,...