New Zealand Cricket Team: News

17 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Hosts Pakistan meet New Zealand in Champions Trophy opener: Preview

The much-awaited ICC Champions Trophy is just around the corner.

14 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

ODI tri-series final: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham smash match-winning fifties 

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham smashed match-winning fifties in the ODI tri-series final against Pakistan on Friday at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday.

14 Feb 2025

Hashim Amla

Decoding fastest batters to 6,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam just became the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 ODI runs, joining former South African opener Hashim Amla.

14 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

William O'Rourke claims four-fer versus Pakistan in ODI tri-series final

New Zealand's cricket team put on a stellar show in the tri-series final against Pakistan.

14 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Jacob Duffy replaces injured Sears in NZ squad

Jacob Duffy has been officially approved by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 as a replacement for Ben Sears in the New Zealand squad.

13 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan backs Babar Azam amid form slump

The Pakistan cricket team's skipper and wicket-keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, has come out in support of Babar Azam, as the team gears up for the tri-series final against New Zealand in Karachi.

13 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding the highest successful run-chases for Pakistan in ODI cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha smoked record-breaking tons versus South Africa in a crucial ODI tri-series contest on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) at National Stadium, Karachi.

12 Feb 2025

Anrich Nortje

Champions Trophy 2025: Key players who will miss the tournament

The Champions Trophy 2025 will be affected by a string of player absences.

11 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

Kane Williamson includes Babar Azam in cricket's 'Fab Four/Five'

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has praised Pakistan's Babar Azam amid the ongoing Tri-Series, also involving South Africa.

11 Feb 2025

Devon Conway

Tri-series: Williamson praises Conway's 'outstanding' performance against South Africa

Former New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson has praised Devon Conway for his brilliant performance in the recent tri-series ODI match against South Africa in Lahore.

11 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

New Zealand's 2025 Champions Trophy squad: Strengths and weaknesses

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy, led by Mitchell Santner. This will be his first time captaining the team in a global event.

10 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson becomes second-fastest to 7,000 ODI runs, surpasses Kohli

New Zealand cricket star Kane Williamson scripted history by scoring an unbeaten 133 against South Africa in the Pakistan Tri-Series.

10 Feb 2025

Devon Conway

Devon Conway slams his fourth ODI half-century: Key stats

Star New Zealand batter Devon Conway has slammed his fourth half-century in ODI cricket.

New Zealand beat South Africa to reach Tri-Series final: Stats

New Zealand thrashed South Africa in Lahore to reach the final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series.

10 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson hammers his sixth ODI ton overseas, sets records

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has slammed his 14th century in ODI cricket.

Wiaan Mulder powers SA against NZ with second ODI fifty

All-rounder Wiaan Mulder powered South Africa in the Pakistan Tri-Series ODI against New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke slams ton on ODI debut: Stats

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke has slammed a historic century on his ODI debut.

09 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Ravichandran Ashwin names strongest Champions Trophy contender after Team India 

Indian cricket legend Ravichandran Ashwin feels New Zealand are the leading contenders to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy after Team India.

09 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Tri-series: Rizwan slams team's performance after loss to NZ

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan voiced his disappointment following the team's 78-run defeat to New Zealand in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where New Zealand set a challenging target of 331 runs.

09 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

NZ's Rachin Ravindra under medical observation after terrifying accident

Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra is under medical supervision after suffering a serious head injury.

09 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry take 3-fers in ODI tri-series opener

Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry took respective match-winning three-fers as New Zealand floored Pakistan by 78 runs in the ODI tri-series opener at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

New Zealand down Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener: Key stats

Pakistan suffered a defeat in the ODI tri-series opener versus New Zealand on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman surpasses 3,500 ODI runs with half-century versus NZ

Pakistan cricket team opener, Fakhar Zaman, hit a 69-ball 84 in the ODI tri-series opener against New Zealand on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips registers his maiden ODI century: Key stats

In the first match of the tri-nation ODI series, Glenn Phillips's century helped New Zealand set a mammoth target for Pakistan.

08 Feb 2025

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell hits his 6th fifty in ODIs: Key stats

Daryl Mitchell hit a sensational 81-run knock from 84 balls in the ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams his 46th half-century in ODI cricket: Stats

Kane Williamson hit a sublime 58-run knock against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series opener on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

08 Feb 2025

Mohammad Rizwan

Babar Azam to open for Pakistan in ODI tri-series opener

The much-awaited Tri-Nation series has finally kicked off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand in the first match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

08 Feb 2025

Lockie Ferguson

Champions Trophy: Lockie Ferguson's participation uncertain due to hamstring injury

New Zealand's star pacer Lockie Ferguson has picked up a hamstring injury during Qualifier 1 of the ongoing ILT20 tournament.

07 Feb 2025

Babar Azam

PAK-SA-NZ ODI tri series 2025: All you need to know

The cricketing world will see a rare tri-series format as Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa prepare for an exciting ODI tri-series, starting Saturday.

07 Feb 2025

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan meet New Zealand in ODI tri-series opener: Preview

The much-anticipated ODI tri-series, involving cricketing giants Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa is all set to get underway.

05 Feb 2025

Mitchell Santner

Surrey rope in Mitchell Santner for T20 Vitality Blast

Surrey have announced the signing of New Zealand's white-ball skipper, Mitchell Santner, for the majority of the upcoming T20 Vitality Blast season.

South Africa announce initial 12-member squad for tri-series opener

South Africa have announced a 12-member squad for the first match of the tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

02 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Tim Southee predicts top run-scorers for Champions Trophy 2025

Former New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee has named Kane Williamson and Australia's Travis Head as potential top run-scorers for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, starting February 19.

PCB announces schedule for tri-nation ODI series: Details here

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series.

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.