The New Zealand cricket team, known as the Black Caps, is a competitive side in international cricket, having reached the finals of major tournaments such as the World Cup and the T20 World Cup. They are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having defeated India by 8 wickets in the final. The team is known for its competitive spirit and has produced great players such as Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe, and Kane Williamson. The New Zealand cricket team is popular in the country, second only to rugby.
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FULL NAME
New Zealand
NICKNAME
New Zealand
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.
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| PLAYER NAME | ROLE | STYLE | JERSEY NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | - | Batting Style: - Bowling Style: - | - |
| Ross Taylor | - | Batting Style: - Bowling Style: - | - |
| Kane Williamson | Batter | Batting Style: Right-hand Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break | 22 |
| Colin Munro | - | Batting Style: - Bowling Style: - | - |
| Henry Nicholls | Batter | Batting Style: Left-handed Bowling Style: Right-Arm off spinner | 86 |
| James Neesham | Allrounder | Batting Style: Left-handed Bowling Style: Right-arm medium | 50 (ICC) |
| Colin de Grandhomme | - | Batting Style: - Bowling Style: - | - |
| Mitchell Santner | Allrounder | Batting Style: Left-handed Bowling Style: Left-arm orthodox spin | 74 (ICC) |
| Tom Latham | Wicketkeeper | Batting Style: Left hand Bat Bowling Style: Right arm Medium | 48 (ICC) |
| Tom Blundell | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Batting Style: Right-Handed Bowling Style: Right-Arm Off-Break | 66 (ICC) |
| Trent Boult | Bowler | Batting Style: Right-hand bat Bowling Style: Left arm Fast medium. | 18 |
| Matt Henry | Bowler | Batting Style: Right-hand bat Bowling Style: Right-arm fast | 21 |
| Tim Southee | Bowler | Batting Style: Right hand Bat Bowling Style: Right arm Medium fast | 38 |
| Ish Sodhi | Bowler | Batting Style: Right-Handed Bat Bowling Style: Right-arm leg-break | 61 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | Batting Style: Right-hand Bowling Style: Right-arm fast | 87 (ICC) 69 (IPL) |
ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND
Test Captain – Tim Southee
ODI and T20I Captain – Kane Williamson
Head Coach – Gary Stead
Team manager – Mike Sandle
Batting Coach – Luke Ronchi
Bowling coach – Jacob Oram
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 – [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
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 – [email protected]
Website – https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/
GALLERY
FAQs about the New Zealand cricket team
Is New Zealand a good 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.
Who is the best cricket player in New Zealand?
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.
Why is New Zealand called Kiwi?
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.
Is cricket popular in New Zealand?
Cricket is the most popular summer sport in New Zealand, second to rugby.
How many ICC titles has New Zealand won?
Two. 2000 Champions Trophy and 2021 World Test Championship.
What are NZ cricket fans called?
The Beige Brigade is a group of colorful and passionate New Zealand sports fans who identify themselves by wearing beige colors.
How big is cricket in New Zealand?
Cricket is New Zealand’s major organized summer sport and enjoys the fourth-highest playing numbers.
Who is the New Zealand captain in T20?
Kane Williamson is the current captain of the team in T20Is.
Has New Zealand won T20 World Cup?
No. They were runners-up in 2021.
Who is the best batsman from New Zealand?
Martin Crowe is regarded as of the best Kiwi batters. He scored 5,444 runs in Tests and 4,707 in ODIs.