[1][2] The tour took place during the time that was originally scheduled to be used to host the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup.

[10] Australia won the first WODI by six wickets,[11] setting a new record of twenty-two consecutive wins in ODI cricket.

[12] This broke the previous record of twenty-one wins set by Ricky Ponting's team of 2002–03.

[15] Annabel Sutherland was ruled out of Australia's squad due to injury,[20] with Molly Strano named as her replacement.

[24] Sophie Devine was also ruled out of the WODI series, with Amy Satterthwaite again named captain of New Zealand in her absence.