New Zealand Cricket Team: News

22 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jaiswal named in next 'Fab Four' by Hussain, Atherton 

Former England cricket team captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have picked Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal in their future 'Fab Four' of cricket.

12 Jan 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner confident in NZ's versatile squad for Champions Trophy

New Zealand cricket team captain, Mitchell Santner, has shown confidence in the versatility of his squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

12 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Mitchell Santner set to lead New Zealand in Champions Trophy 

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which includes pacers Ben Sears and Will O'Rourke and all-rounder Nathan Smith.

Mark Chapman registers his second successive ODI fifty: Stats

Sri Lanka registered a comprehensive 140-run victory over New Zealand in the third ODI at Auckland's Eden Park.

All-round Sri Lanka thrash New Zealand in 3rd ODI: Stats

Sri Lanka made a resounding comeback in the third and final match of the ODI series against New Zealand, in Auckland.

Matt Henry becomes second-fastest NZ bowler to 150 ODI wickets

New Zealand's fast bowler, Matt Henry, has reached a major milestone in his cricketing career.

3rd ODI: Janith Liyanage's half-century powers SL to 290/8

Sri Lanka posted 290/8 against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.

11 Jan 2025

Kusal Mendis

Half-centurions Nissanka, Kusal power Sri Lanka in 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka posted a challenging total of 290/8 while batting first in the third one-day international against New Zealand on January 11.

3rd ODI: New Zealand eye clean sweep over Sri Lanka 

The third and final ODI of the ongoing series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday, January 11.

09 Jan 2025

Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill retires: His notable stats, records in international cricket

Star New Zealand batter Martin Guptill has bid adieu to international cricket. The senior batter confirmed the same on Wednesday (January 8).

PCB relocates tri-series to Lahore and Karachi amid stadium renovations

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a change of venue for its upcoming One Day International (ODI) tri-series, involving New Zealand and South Africa.

08 Jan 2025

Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill retires from international cricket: Decoding his stats

New Zealand's white-ball stalwart Martin Guptill has called time on his international career.

08 Jan 2025

Charith Asalanka

All-round New Zealand clinch ODI series against Sri Lanka

Despite the weather playing spoilsport, New Zealand registered a convincing 113-run win over Sri Lanka in the second One Day International (ODI) match.

2nd ODI: Ravindra-Chapman century-plus stand powers NZ against SL

Top-order batters Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman helped New Zealand get to 255/9 against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI in Hamilton.

08 Jan 2025

Maheesh Theekshana

Maheesh Theekshana scripts history with ODI hat-trick against New Zealand

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has created history by taking a hat-trick in the 2nd ODI against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

Will Young slams his third ODI fifty vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand comprehensively thrashed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first ODI at Basin Reserve on January 5, 2025.

05 Jan 2025

Avishka Fernando

All-round New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Stats 

New Zealand's cricket team has kicked off their three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with a bang at the Basin Reserve.

Matt Henry claims his 11th four-fer in ODIs: Stats 

New Zealand's Matt Henry was at his best in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, picking up four wickets.

05 Jan 2025

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams his ninth ODI fifty: Stats 

Avishka Fernando helped Sri Lanka post a total of 178 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand, at the Basin Reserve.

02 Jan 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell shines in NZ-SL T20Is after IPL snub: Stats

Daryl Mitchell was one of the major positives for New Zealand in the just concluded three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

Rachin Ravindra slams his 2nd fifty in T20Is: Key stats

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra hit a clutch 69-run knock in the 3rd and final T20I versus Sri Lanka at Saxton Oval, Nelson on Thursday.

02 Jan 2025

Kusal Perera

Kusal Perera attains these feats with maiden T20I century

Sri Lankan cricket star Kusal Perera produced a career-defining performance in the final T20 match against New Zealand on Thursday.

2nd T20I: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against New Zealand? 

The second T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on December 30.

28 Dec 2024

Kusal Mendis

New Zealand pip Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Key stats

New Zealand snatched a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

28 Dec 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hammers career-best 90 in T20Is: Stats

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka missed out on his first T20I century after being dismissed for 90 runs in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday.

28 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

1st T20I: Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell slam fifties versus SL

Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell's stunning 105-run stand took New Zealand to a challenging 172/8 in their first Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka eye maiden T20I series win in New Zealand

Sri Lanka are set to begin their white-ball leg in New Zealand with a three-match T20I series.

23 Dec 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Wanindu Hasaranga returns for Sri Lanka's ODI series against NZ

Star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is all set to return to the Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 5 in Wellington.

18 Dec 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner named New Zealand's full-time white-ball captain

Mitchell Santner has been officially appointed the full-time captain of New Zealand's limited-overs sides.

17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee retires from Test cricket: His notable Test records

New Zealand's highest wicket-taker in international cricket, Tim Southee retired from Test cricket after his team's 423-run victory over England in in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

'I ain't holding back' - Injured Ben Stokes remains defiant 

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has re-injured his left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee bids emotional farewell to Test cricket 

New Zealand's highest wicket-taker in international cricket, Tim Southee, has bid an emotional farewell to Test cricket after his team's 423-run victory over England in the third Test in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting's unique Test record: Details 

Former England Test captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in the longest format.

New Zealand finish WTC cycle with win over England: Details 

New Zealand defeated England by 423 runs in the third Test match in Hamilton, ending the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle for both sides.

17 Dec 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner's all-round heroics power NZ in Hamilton Test: Stats 

New Zealand recorded a historic win against England in the third and final Test at Hamilton's Seddon Park.

17 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Hamilton Test: Root, Bethell slam half-centuries in losing cause

The final Test of 2024 ended in a historic defeat for England as New Zealand ran a riot in the third match in Hamilton.

17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

New Zealand record historic Test win versus England in Hamilton 

New Zealand have registered a historic win in the third and final Test against England in Hamilton, winning by 423 runs. This is the team's biggest-ever Test win (in terms of runs).

16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson averages 94.94 at Seddon Park, Hamilton (Tests): Stats 

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson once again showed his class, this time in the 2nd Test against England at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

16 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell accomplishes 2,000 Test runs with 60 versus England

England have a daunting task at hand in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson

England face uphill battle in Hamilton Test against New Zealand

Team England is facing a mammoth task of chasing 658 runs in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes third-fastest to score 33 Test centuries

New Zealand cricket team's star batter Kane Williamson has scored his 33rd Test century.

16 Dec 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson scripts records with 33rd Test hundred: Stats 

New Zealand's batting superstar Kane Williamson has brought up his 33rd Test century.

15 Dec 2024

Paul Collingwood

Hamilton Test: Paul Collingwood admits to being 'outperformed' by NZ

England's assistant coach, Paul Collingwood, has admitted his side was "outperformed" by New Zealand on the second day of the ongoing Test match in Hamilton.

Will Young slams his third Test half-century vs England: Stats 

New Zealand are running away with the third Test against England at Seddon Park, Hamilton, having extended their lead to 340 runs.

15 Dec 2024

Mitchell Santner

Hamilton Test: All-round New Zealand in complete command vs England 

Pacers and batters put New Zealand in a commanding position on Day 2 of the third Test against England in Hamilton.

Hamilton Test: Matt Henry registers his best figures vs England

New Zealand's bowlers, spearheaded by Matt Henry and Will O'Rourke, ruled the second day of the ongoing third Test against England in Hamilton.

15 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Matthew Potts shines with four-fer on Test return: Stats 

Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson spearheaded England's fightback in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

15 Dec 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner completes 1,000 Test runs with 76 vs England 

On the second day of the ongoing third Test in Hamilton, England bowled out New Zealand for 347.

14 Dec 2024

Tim Southee

Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle's record in farewell Test match

New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee has accomplished an indelible mark in his farewell Test match against England, at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

14 Dec 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham completes 3,000 Test runs at home: Key stats 

New Zealand were off to a solid start in the third Test against England.

14 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

Hamilton Test: England bowlers bounce back after strong NZ start  

England bowlers made a strong comeback on Day 1 of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

14 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

Will Young goes past 1,000 Test runs: Decoding stats 

New Zealand got off to a flying start in the third Test against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

13 Dec 2024

Chris Woakes

Potts replaces Woakes in England's XI for Hamilton Test

England have announced a solitary change in their XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

10 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Joe Root hails Harry Brook as world's best batter

England's cricketing icon Joe Root has declared his teammate Harry Brook as the world's best batter.

09 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Root hails Harry Brook as world's best batter at present

England batter Joe Root has hailed his teammate Harry Brook as the "best player in the world."

09 Dec 2024

Devon Conway

Devon Conway to miss 3rd Test against England: Here's why

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the upcoming third and final Test against England, which is set to get underway on December 14 at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

2nd Test: Dominant England thrash New Zealand to seal series 

Team England secured a thumping 323-run win in the second Test against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

08 Dec 2024

Tom Blundell

Tom Blundell gets to his third Test hundred vs England

Tom Blundell smoked a sensational ton in the fourth innings of the ongoing second Tests against England in Wellington.

08 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root smokes his sixth Test hundred in 2024: Stats

Former England cricket team captain Joe Root matched his own national record by scoring his sixth Test century of the year.

08 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root equals Dravid's record with 36th Test century: Stats 

English cricket's stalwart Joe Root has equaled Indian legend Rahul Dravid's record by scoring his 36th Test century.

07 Dec 2024

Jacques Kallis

Joe Root completes 100 50-plus scores in Tests: Stats 

England's cricketing maestro Joe Root has added another feather to his cap by becoming the first Englishman and fourth overall batter in the history of Test cricket, to register 100 scores of 50 or more.