New Zealand Cricket Team: News

27 Mar 2025

Tom Latham

Tom Latham ruled out of Pakistan ODIs after fracturing hand

New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan after fracturing his right hand.

26 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert

Tim Seifert surpasses 1,500 T20I runs with 97* vs Pakistan

New Zealand's Tim Seifert ripped apart a hapless Pakistan side in the 5th and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

NZ tame Pakistan in 5th T20I, win series 4-1: Stats

New Zealand tamed hapless Pakistan in the 5th and final T20I of the 5-match series on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captain Salman Agha slams his 2nd T20I fifty: Stats

Pakistan's T20I captain, Salman Agha, was the lone warrior for his side in the fifth T20I versus New Zealand at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

James Neesham enters record books with T20I fifer against Pakistan

James Neesham etched his name in record books after taking a fifer against Pakistan in the 5th and final T20I at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday.

25 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

5th T20I preview: Pakistan seek pride versus confident New Zealand

The fifth and final T20I of the series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played on March 26.

22 Mar 2025

Michael Bracewell

4th T20I Preview: Pakistan aim to level series vs NZ 

The fourth T20I of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on March 23.

22 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Matt Henry ruled out of T20I series against Pakistan

New Zealand's fast bowler Matt Henry has been ruled out of the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan.

21 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Did Salman Agha take dig at Babar and Rizwan? Details

Fans perceived Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha's comments as a subtle dig at senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after his team registered a thumping win over New Zealand.

21 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Hasan Nawaz smokes fastest T20I century for Pakistan: Stats 

In a stunning exhibition of batting, Hasan Nawaz has broken the record for the fastest T20I century by a Pakistani batter.

21 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

3rd T20I: Ton-up Nawaz powers Pakistan to victory over NZ 

In a remarkable display of talent, 22-year-old Pakistani opener Hasan Nawaz smoked a brilliant hundred in the third T20I match against New Zealand in Auckland.

21 Mar 2025

Mark Chapman

Chapman misses out on his second T20I ton vs Pakistan

New Zealand's star batter Mark Chapman was on the verge of making history with his explosive performance in the third T20I vs Pakistan in Auckland.

20 Mar 2025

Finn Allen

Pakistan aim to keep T20I series alive against New Zealand

Pakistan's revamped T20I squad is facing a huge task as they gear up for the third match of their five-game series against New Zealand.

18 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

'Give them 10-15 matches': Haris Rauf defends Pakistan's young side

Renowned fast bowler Haris Rauf has extended his full support to the young top order of Pakistan's T20I side.

18 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz joins this club with consecutive ducks: Stats 

Pakistan cricket team's Hasan Nawaz has made a rather unfortunate entry in the T20I format.

18 Mar 2025

Ish Sodhi

Ish Sodhi becomes 10th-highest wicket-taker for NZ across formats: Stats

Star spinner Ish Sodhi has scripted history by becoming the 10th-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in international cricket.

18 Mar 2025

Finn Allen

2nd T20I: New Zealand thrash Pakistan in rain-curtailed affair

New Zealand have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against Pakistan after winning the second match in Dunedin.

18 Mar 2025

Tim Seifert

2nd T20I: Seifert unleashes four maximums in Shaheen Afridi's over

The experienced New Zealand opener Tim Seifert was at his destructive best in the second T20I against Pakistan.

17 Mar 2025

Khushdil Shah

Khushdil Shah fined by ICC, receives three demerit points: Details

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

17 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

2nd T20I: Can Pakistan bounce back against New Zealand? 

Pakistan will take on hosts New Zealand in the second T20I of their five-match series on March 18, 2025.

16 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

1st T20I: Jamieson reflects on his match-winning spell against Pakistan

New Zealand defeated Pakistan by nine wickets in the opener of the five-T20I series.

16 Mar 2025

Finn Allen

Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Agha reflects on defeat to NZ

After a disappointing nine-wicket loss to New Zealand in the first T20I, Pakistan's newly appointed T20I captain, Salman Agha, admitted his team's poor performance.

16 Mar 2025

Kyle Jamieson

Captain Bracewell reflects on NZ's thumping T20I victory over Pakistan

New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was pleased with his team's performance in the first T20I against Pakistan in Christchurch.

16 Mar 2025

Kyle Jamieson

Kyle Jamieson dismantles Pakistan's batting order in T20I opener: Stats 

Kyle Jamieson played a pivotal role in New Zealand's nine-wicket triumph in the first match of the T20I series against Pakistan at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

16 Mar 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Jacob Duffy claims his second T20I four-fer vs Pakistan: Stats 

New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in the first T20I match at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

16 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Dominant NZ crush Pakistan in 1st T20I: Key stats 

New Zealand registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first match of their T20I series at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

15 Mar 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Agha emphasizes on 'fearless' approach

Salman Agha, the newly appointed captain of Pakistan's T20I team, has stressed the need for a mindset shift and strategic transformation in their approach to cricket.

14 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Ricky Ponting praises New Zealand's performance in 2025 Champions Trophy

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed New Zealand's phenomenal run in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy.

13 Mar 2025

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting predicts imminent ICC white-ball title for New Zealand

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand's wait for an ICC white-ball title will soon come to an end.

12 Mar 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketer Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Former Indian all-rounder and exceptional fielder Syed Abid Ali has passed away at 83.

11 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Which team has won most matches in Champions Trophy?

India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy after beating New Zealand in the final in Dubai.

11 Mar 2025

ICC ODI Rankings

India strengthen lead over Australia in latest ICC ODI Rankings

India have firmly cemented their number one spot in the ICC ODI Rankings after defeating New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final.

11 Mar 2025

Michael Bracewell

Michael Bracewell to lead NZ against Pakistan in T20I series

All-rounder Michael Bracewell is all set to lead New Zealand's T20I team for the first time at home.

10 Mar 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner proud of NZ's CT performance despite Henry's absence

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said he was proud of his team's performance at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, despite missing key player Matt Henry in the final.

10 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Decoding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in stats

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), came to an end on March 9.

10 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Record-breaking Shreyas Iyer clocked these numbers in Champions Trophy 2025 

Shreyas Iyer was instrumental to India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final.

09 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Most overs of spin bowled by India in an ODI

India's spinners dominated New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, sharing five wickets and bowling 38 overs.

09 Mar 2025

Indian Cricket Team

Champions Trophy: Most overs of spin bowled in an innings

India restricted New Zealand to 251/7 in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai, with their spin-heavy attack proving crucial.

Rohit Sharma races to 1,000 ODI runs against New Zealand

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has completed 1,000 runs against New Zealand in ODI cricket.

09 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy finishes as India's joint-highest wicket-taker 

Despite not playing the first two matches for India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, spinner Varun Chakravarthy has ended their joint-top wicket-taker in the tournament.

09 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Matt Henry in tears after missing out on CT final

New Zealand's star pacer, Matt Henry, was devastated after missing the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final due to injury.

Rohit Sharma to evaluate ODI career post Champions Trophy: Report

India captain Rohit Sharma will reportedly discuss his ODI future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, PTI reports.

ICC Champions Trophy final: Nathan Smith replaces injured Matt Henry

In a major blow to the New Zealand cricket team, leading pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy final against India.

09 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: What happens if final is washed out? Details 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9.

09 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

How have Indian spinners performed in Champions Trophy 2025? Stats

India's spin-heavy tactics in the 2025 Champions Trophy will once again be deployed in the final.

09 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Can Varun Chakravarthy keep Kane Williamson quiet? Decoding the stats

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final is set to be held on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

08 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma

Will Rohit retire after Champions Trophy? Gill reveals details

Ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 final, India vice-captain Shubman Gill clarified that no talks of Rohit Sharma's retirement have been held in the team.

08 Mar 2025

Axar Patel

Harbhajan predicts India will field four spinners in CT final

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh is optimistic about India's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand.

08 Mar 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy final: Decoding the weather and pitch report

The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place on Sunday, March 9, at the Dubai International Stadium, with a thrilling showdown between India and New Zealand.

08 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami: Decoding his crunch ODI stats versus New Zealand 

Mohammed Shami has done a fine job for Team India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.