The New Zealand cricket team, known as the Black Caps or simply Kiwis, has a rich history in international cricket. They are a competitive side that has reached the finals of major tournaments, including the World Cup and T20 World Cup, and are the previous holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021. Cricket is New Zealand’s major organised summer sport, second only to rugby in popularity.
Here’s an overview of New Zealand ODI team jersey numbers, including key players, interesting facts, and information about the Black Caps:
New Zealand ODI Team Jersey Numbers (1-100)
Jersey numbers in cricket serve several purposes, including player identification, carrying tradition and legacy, reflecting personal preference or superstitions, fostering team unity, and boosting fan engagement through merchandise. While there are no standardised rules for number allocation, players typically choose their own, with the key rule being that two players cannot have the same number in a playing eleven.
The use of jersey numbers in international cricket became standard during the 1999 Cricket World Cup, where captains wore No. 1 and other squad members were numbered 2-15. Test cricket adopted names and numbers on jerseys later, in 2019, to enhance fan connection and appeal.
Below is a consolidated list of New Zealand ODI jersey numbers from 1 to 999, featuring notable players associated with those numbers from the sources:
| PLAYER NAME | JERSEY NO. |
|---|---|
| NA | 1 |
| Bryan Young | 2 |
| Ross Taylor | 3 |
| NA | 4 |
| Chris Harris | 5 |
| Chris Cairns | 6 |
| Stephen Fleming | 7 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 8 |
| William O’Rourke | 9 |
| Craig McMillan | 10 |
| Daniel Vettori | 11 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 12 |
| William O’Rourke | 13 |
| Daryl Tuffey | 14 |
| Geoff Allott | 15 |
| Finn Allen | 16 |
| Ben Lister | 17 |
| Trent Boult | 18 |
| Matthew Bell , Adam Parore | 19 |
| Adam Milne | 20 |
| Matt Henry | 21 |
| Kane Williamson | 22 |
| Glenn Phillips | 23 |
| Ajaz Patel | 24 |
| Chris Drum | 25 |
| NA | 26 |
| Jacob Duffy , Shane Bond | 27 |
| William Somerville , Shayne O’Connor | 28 |
| Glen Sulzberger | 29 |
| Chad Bowes , Chris Nevin | 30 |
| Martin Guptill | 31 |
| Chris Martin | 32 |
| Dion Nash | 33 |
| NA | 34 |
| Mark Richardson | 35 |
| Gavin Larsen | 36 |
| Daryl Tuffey | 37 |
| Tim Southee , Jacob Oram | 38 |
| NA | 39 |
| Lou Vincent | 40 |
| Andre Adams | 41 |
| Brendon McCullum | 42 |
| Tim Seifert , Robbie Hart | 43 |
| Cole McConchie , Paul Hitchcock | 44 |
| NA | 45 |
| Henry Shipley | 46 |
| BJ Watling | 47 |
| Tom Latham | 48 |
| NA | 49 |
| James Neesham | 50 |
| NA | 51 |
| NA | 52 |
| NA | 53 |
| NA | 54 |
| NA | 55 |
| Scott Styris | 56 |
| NA | 57 |
| NA | 58 |
| NA | 59 |
| Todd Astle , Todd Astle | 60 |
| Ish Sodhi | 61 |
| NA | 62 |
| NA | 63 |
| NA | 64 |
| NA | 65 |
| Tom Blundell , Mark Priest | 66 |
| Adam Parore | 67 |
| NA | 68 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 69 |
| James Franklin | 70 |
| NA | 71 |
| NA | 72 |
| NA | 73 |
| Mitchell Santner | 74 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 75 |
| NA | 76 |
| Colin de Grandhomme , Roger Twose | 77 |
| NA | 78 |
| NA | 79 |
| Mark Chapman | 80 |
| NA | 81 |
| Colin Munro | 82 |
| NA | 83 |
| NA | 84 |
| NA | 85 |
| Henry Nicholls | 86 |
| NA | 87 |
| Devon Conway | 88 |
| NA | 89 |
| NA | 90 |
| Simon Doull | 91 |
| NA | 92 |
| NA | 93 |
| NA | 94 |
| NA | 95 |
| NA | 96 |
| NA | 97 |
| NA | 98 |
| NA | 99 |
| NA | 100 |
Interesting Facts About New Zealand Cricket Jersey Numbers
Several New Zealand cricketers have chosen their jersey numbers based on personal significance or superstition:
- Kane Williamson (No. 22): He chose 22 as a tribute to his childhood days when he played with that number. It has since become a symbol of his calm leadership and consistency.
- Ross Taylor (No. 3): Taylor wore No. 3 throughout his career, reflecting his batting position and a number he considered lucky. This number became iconic as he became New Zealand’s highest Test run-scorer.
- Brendon McCullum (No. 42): McCullum picked 42 because it was the number of his childhood idol. He made it legendary with his fearless, aggressive style of play.
- Daniel Vettori (No. 11): His number was chosen early in his career and remained with him as he became New Zealand’s greatest left-arm spinner and a key all-rounder.
- Martin Guptill (No. 31): Guptill wears 31 in honour of a late friend who wore the same number. His explosive batting made this number famous in ODIs and T20Is.
- Tim Southee (No. 38): Southee picked 38 as a young pacer, and it grew with him throughout his long and illustrious career, becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful fast bowlers.
- Stephen Fleming (No. 7): He chose 7 as a nod to his lucky number and became one of New Zealand’s finest captains, guiding the team with elegance and strategy.
About the Black Caps
Nickname Origin: The New Zealand national cricket team is officially known as the Black Caps. The name ‘Kiwi’ is derived from the little flightless bird unique to New Zealand, which is highly regarded by the Māori people.
Founding and Early History: The New Zealand Cricket Council was formed in December 1894. The Kiwis were granted Test status in 1930, becoming the fifth Test-playing nation. They played their first Test match against England in Christchurch. Their first Test win came 26 years later, in 1956, against the West Indies at Eden Park. New Zealand played its first One Day International (ODI) in the 1972-73 season against Pakistan in Christchurch.
Major Achievements and Performance:
ICC World Test Championship (WTC): New Zealand are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having defeated India by 8 wickets in the inaugural final in 2021.
ICC Champions Trophy: They won the ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout) in October 2000, defeating India in the final.
World Cup Finals: New Zealand reached the World Cup final in 2015 and 2019. In 2019, the final against England was tied, and the Super Over also tied, with England being declared winners on a boundary-count rule.
T20 World Cup: They were runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Notable Records: New Zealand holds the record for the fastest double century in Test matches (153 balls) by Nathan Astle in 2002, the fastest Test century by balls faced (54 balls) by Brendon McCullum in 2015/16, and the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) by Martin Guptill in 2015.
Retired Jersey Numbers: New Zealand Cricket has retired jersey numbers as a tribute to legendary players. These include:
No. 6 for Chris Cairns
No. 7 for Stephen Fleming
No. 9 for Nathan Astle
No. 11 for Daniel Vettori
No. 42 for Brendon McCullum New Zealand Cricket generally retires shirt numbers for players who have represented the country in 200 or more ODIs.
Jersey Evolution: New Zealand’s cricket jerseys have evolved significantly over time. Early kits included beige and tan, with some “grey WSC jerseys” also noted. More recent designs have featured teal (like the 2021 T20 World Cup kit) and solid black, reflecting the “Black Caps” identity.
Team Structure: The New Zealand national cricket team is owned by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). As of the provided sources, Tim Southee is the Test Captain, while Kane Williamson captains the ODI and T20I teams. Their head coach is Gary Stead.
General Information on Jersey Numbers
Jersey numbers in cricket serve multiple purposes, including player identification, carrying tradition and legacy, reflecting personal preference or superstitions, fostering team unity, and boosting fan engagement through merchandise.
The use of jersey numbers in international cricket became standard during the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
Test cricket adopted names and numbers on jerseys later, in 2019, to enhance fan connection and appeal.
No, a key rule is that two players cannot have the same number in a playing eleven. However, squad lists may show shared numbers if players are not expected to be in the same playing XI simultaneously.
Notable Players and Their Jersey Numbers
Ross Taylor (previously Matt Horne) is associated with jersey number 3.
Rachin Ravindra currently wears jersey number 8 (previously unassigned).
Stephen Fleming wore jersey number 7.
Kane Williamson wears jersey number 22, which he chose as a tribute to his childhood days when he played with that number.
Brendon McCullum picked 42 because it was the number of his childhood idol.
Tim Southee is associated with jersey number 38.
Martin Guptill is known for wearing jersey number 31.
About the Black Caps
The New Zealand national cricket team is officially known as the Black Caps. They are also simply referred to as the Kiwis.
The name ‘Kiwis’ is derived from the little flightless bird unique to New Zealand, which is highly regarded by the Māori people.
The New Zealand Cricket Council was formed in December 1894.
The Kiwis were granted Test status in 1930, becoming the fifth Test-playing nation. They played their first Test match against England in Christchurch.
Their first Test win came 26 years after their debut, in 1956, against the West Indies at Eden Park.
New Zealand played its first One Day International (ODI) in the 1972-73 season against Pakistan in Christchurch.
Major Achievements
New Zealand are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having defeated India in the inaugural final in 2021.
They won the ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout) in October 2000, defeating India in the final.
New Zealand reached the World Cup final in 2015 and 2019.
In 2019, the final against England was tied, and the Super Over also tied, with England being declared winners on a boundary-count rule.
They were runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
Nathan Astle holds the record for the fastest double century in Test matches (153 balls) in 2002.
Brendon McCullum holds the record for the fastest Test century by balls faced (54 balls) in 2015/16.
Martin Guptill holds the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) in 2015.
Retired Jersey Numbers and Team Structure
Retired jersey numbers include No. 6 for Chris Cairns, No. 7 for Stephen Fleming, No. 9 for Nathan Astle, No. 11 for Daniel Vettori, and No. 42 for Brendon McCullum.
New Zealand Cricket generally retires shirt numbers for players who have represented the country in 200 or more ODIs.
As of the provided information, Tim Southee is the Test Captain.
Kane Williamson captains the ODI and T20I teams.
Gary Stead is the head coach.