NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM
| FULL NAME | New Zealand National Cricket Team |
| NICKNAME | Black Caps |
| FOUNDED | 1894 |
| TEAM OWNED BY | New Zealand Cricket (NZC) |
| MAIN PLAYERS | Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Neil Wagner, Kyle Jamieson. |
| New Zealand Cricket Team Facebook | @blackcapsfan |
| New Zealand Cricket Team Twitter | @BLACKCAPS |
| New Zealand Cricket Team Instagram | @blackcapsnz |
LATEST NEWS
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Harry Brook becomes the fourth-highest run-getter ever in the first 7 Test innings
England have been on a roll in Test cricket, and several players have done a magnificent job for the team. In…
FIXTURES
NEW ZEALAND CRICKET ODI SQUAD
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE | STYLE | JERSEY NO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Latham | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 48 |
| Finn Allen | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: | 16 |
| Mark Chapman | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 80 |
| Doug Bracewell | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 34 |
| Michael Bracewell | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 4 |
| Devon Conway | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 88 |
| Jacob Duffy | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 27 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 69 |
| Daryl Mitchell | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium | 75 |
| Henry Nicholls | Batter | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 86 |
| Glenn Phillips | Wicket-keeper | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 23 |
| Mitchell Santner | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Slow Left arm Orthodox | 74 |
| Henry Shipley | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 46 |
| Ish Sodhi | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak | 61 |
| Blair Tickner | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 13 |
| Matt Henry | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 21 |
| Adam Milne | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast | 20 |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Left arm Fast medium | 18 |
| Colin de Grandhomme | Allrounder | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 77 |
| Martin Guptill | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Offbreak | 31 |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Fast medium | 12 |
| James Neesham | Allrounder | Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 50 |
| Tim Southee | Bowler | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right arm Medium fast | 38 |
| Ross Taylor | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 3 |
| Kane Williamson | Batter | Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break | 22 |
ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM
Test Captain – Tim Southee
ODI and T20I Captain – Kane Williamson
Head Coach – Gary Stead
Team manager – Mike Sandle
Batting Coach – Luke Ronchi
Bowling coach – Shane Jurgensen
Strength and conditioning coach – Chris Donaldson
Physiotherapist – Tommy Simsek
Performance analyst – Paul Warren
Sponsors – Spark Sport, Pitch, ANZ, Ford, Accor, Air New Zealand, Canterbury of New Zealand, Gillette, GJ Gardner Homes, Hertz New Zealand, KFC, Les Mills, MediaWorks, Dulux, Asahi Beverages NZ, Powerade
The New Zealand Cricket Council was formed back in December 1894. However, it was in 1930 that the Kiwis were given Test status. They became the fifth Test-playing nation in cricket history when they took on England in Christchurch. The Kiwis had to wait for over 26 years to celebrate their first Test win, which came against the West Indies at Eden Park in Auckland in 1956. The New Zealand cricket team played its first ODI in 1972-73 against Pakistan in Christchurch.
New Zealand have featured in all the ICC Men’s events that have taken place since 1975. Although they have been very consistent, they have not been able to win a lot of trophies. The Kiwis have always been viewed as a side that has outshone its potential. They are regarded as fighters, comprising moderately talented players, but ones who can outdo the best on their day.
This competitive spirit has seen them make it to the finals of major tournaments. New Zealand have two big ICC titles to their name. In October 2000, they won the ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout), defeating India in the final as Chris Cairns scored a memorable hundred. In June 2021, they won the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC), again defeating India in the final.
The Kiwis also made it to three other finals but failed at the last hurdle. They reached their first World Cup final in Australia in 2015, going down to the hosts at the summit at the MCG. They also made the final of the 2019 World Cup. They tied the final with England in a pulsating clash on that occasion. The Super Over scores were also tied. However, the Englishmen were declared winners on a bizarre boundary-count rule. The New Zealand cricket team also made it to the UAE’s final of the 2021 T20 World Cup but were hammered by the Aussie and had to settle for the runners-up crown again.
Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe, Glenn Turner, Stephen Fleming, Chris Cairns, Nathan Astle, Brendon McCullum, Shane Bond, Ross Taylor, Daniel Vettori, and Kane Williamson are some of the most famous names to have represented the Kiwis in international cricket over the years.
RECORDS BY TEAM
- Highest fourth innings Test total in a losing cause (451) – vs England in Christchurch, March 13, 2002
- Most sixes in a Test innings (22) – vs Pakistan in Sharjah, November 26, 2014
- Fastest double hundred in Test matches (153 balls) – Nathan Astle vs England in Christchurch, 2002
- Fastest hundred by falls faced in Test matches (54 balls) – Brendon McCullum vs Australia in Christchurch, 2015/16
- Highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) – Martin Guptill vs West Indies in Wellington on March 21, 2015
- Most wickets in T20Is (134*) – Tim Southee (active player)
MAJOR STADIUMS
- Eden Park, Auckland
- Sky Stadium, Wellington
- AMI Stadium, Christchurch
- Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Carisbrook, Dunedin
- McLean Park, Napier
- Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
TROPHIES AND AWARD
Below is a list of major tournaments won by the New Zealand cricket team across formats:
| Year | Trophy / Award |
| 2000 | Champions Trophy |
| 2021 | World Test Championship (WTC) |
New Zealand Cricket Address – P.O. Box 8353, Level 4, 8 Nugent Street Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Contact Number – (00 64) 09 393 9700
Email Address – info@nzcricket.org.nz
Cricket South Africa’s official website – https://www.nzc.nz/cricketnation
TOP CRICKET ASSOCIATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
Auckland Cricket Association
Address – South Stand, Gate G, Eden Park, Reimers Ave, Kingsland, Private Bag 56906, Dominion Road Auckland
Contact Number – 09 815 4844
Email Address – info@aucklandcricket.co.nz
Website – https://aucklandcricket.co.nz/
Northern Districts Cricket Association
Address – Seddon Park, 50 Seddon Road, Hamilton, 3204
Contact Number – unavailable
Email – unavailable
Website – https://www.ndcricket.co.nz/
Central Districts Cricket Association
Address – Chapman Pavilion, McLean Park, Latham Street, Napier 4110
Contact Number – [+64] 06 280 5245
Email – admin@cdcricket.co.nz
Website – https://www.cdcricket.co.nz/
Cricket Wellington
Address – Old Pavilion, Cello Basin Reserve, Sussex Street, Mt Cook, Wellington 6021
Contact Number – (04) 384 3171
Email – info@cricketwellington.co.nz
Website – https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/
Canterbury Cricket Association
Address – 455 Hagley Avenue, Central City, Christchurch 8011
Contact Number– unavailable
Email – unavailable
Website – https://www.canterburycricket.org.nz/
Otago Cricket Association
Address – Level 1, The University of Otago Oval, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin, Otago 9016
Contact Number – (03) 477 9056
Email – enquiries@otagocricket.co.nz
Website – https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/
GALLERY
FAQs about the New Zealand cricket team
New Zealand is one of the strong sides in international cricket. They are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title. New Zealand won the inaugural edition in 2021, defeating India by 8 wickets in the final played at the Southampton cricket ground.
Former all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee is regarded as the greatest player from the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Crowe, Stephen Fleming, Kane Williamson, and Ross Taylor are considered among other Kiwi legends.
The name ‘Kiwi’ is derived from the little flightless bird that is unique to New Zealand. Māori people have always held the kiwi bird in high regard. Their feathers were used to make ‘kahu kiwi’ – cloaks worn by tribal chiefs.
Cricket is the most popular summer sport in New Zealand, second to rugby.
Two. 2000 Champions Trophy and 2021 World Test Championship.
The Beige Brigade is a group of colorful and passionate New Zealand sports fans who identify themselves by wearing beige colors.
Cricket is New Zealand’s major organized summer sport and enjoys the fourth-highest playing numbers.
Kane Williamson is the current captain of the team in T20Is.
No. They were runners-up in 2021.
Martin Crowe is regarded as of the best Kiwi batters. He scored 5,444 runs in Tests and 4,707 in ODIs.