New Delhi, May 20 -- New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr believes that her team is well placed to defend their ICC Women's T20 World Cup crown, citing improved squad depth, strong recent performances and growing belief within the side ahead of the tournament in England and Wales.

The White Ferns skipper said the squad had evolved significantly since lifting the title two years ago, with multiple players now stepping up in key moments.

"In the two years since we lifted the trophy, our depth has improved. The most pleasing thing of late is when we have been successful, it has involved different players stepping up at different times," Kerr wrote in an ICC column.

"Izzy Gaze has done so in a few games, Rosemary Mair got a five-for recently ag...