New Zealand Cricket Team: News

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.

07 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams twin 50-plus scores in Wellington Test: Stats 

England dominated the proceedings on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

07 Dec 2024

Ben Duckett

All-round England continue to dominate New Zealand in Wellington Test 

England have taken a massive lead in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

07 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Brydon Carse dismantles New Zealand with four-fer: Key stats 

England's pace-bowling sensation Gus Atkinson produced a sensational hat-trick on Day 2 of the ongoing Test against New Zealand.

07 Dec 2024

Ben Duckett

England vs New Zealand: Bethell, Duckett dismissed in 90s 

England have seized a dominant position in the ongoing second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

07 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson

Gus Atkinson's Test hat-trick propels England against New Zealand

Young England pacer Gus Atkinson has written his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the 15th English player to take a Test hat-trick.

06 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

2nd Test: Brook, pacers put England on top against NZ 

England firmly dominated Day 1 of the second Test against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

06 Dec 2024

Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope slams his second successive fifty vs New Zealand

Centurion Harry Brook turned out to be the savior for England, spearheading a counter-attack in the second Test against New Zealand.

New Zealand's Nathan Smith decimates England with four-fer: Stats 

The opening day of the second Test match between New Zealand and England, at Wellington's Basin Reserve, saw the hosts restricting their opponents to a score of 280.

06 Dec 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook scripts records with third Test hundred in NZ

Harry Brook was England's savior on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand, scoring a sensational century.

04 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Jacob Bethell earns ECB central contract upgrade: Decoding his stats

Jacob Bethell, a rising star in England's cricket team, has been rewarded with an upgrade to his central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

04 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

'Good on you': Stokes questions ICC's decision to penalize England

England cricket team captain Ben Stokes has voiced his confusion over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize his team for slow over-rates.

02 Dec 2024

Gary Stead

NZ vs ENG: Mitchell Santner could return for 2nd Test

New Zealand's cricket coach Gary Stead has hinted at the possible return of left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner for the upcoming second Test against England.

01 Dec 2024

Tom Latham

Christchurch Test: Tom Latham dismisses concerns over New Zealand's fielding

New Zealand's Test captain Tom Latham has brushed off concerns over his team's fielding performance after their eight-wicket defeat to England in the first Test.

01 Dec 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root surpasses Sachin Tendulkar's 4th innings Test record

England's star cricketer Joe Root has gone past Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar to become the highest run-scorer in the fourth innings of Test cricket.

01 Dec 2024

Test Cricket

Jacob Bethell scores joint-second fastest half-century on Test debut: Stats 

21-year-old cricketer Jacob Bethell has made a sensational entry into Test cricket, scoring the joint-second fastest debut half-century in the history of the sport.

01 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

WTC standings: England's Christchurch win dents New Zealand's plans 

England registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of their three-match series in Christchurch.

01 Dec 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell registers his ninth 50-plus score vs England (Tests)

England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

01 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test: All-round England beat New Zealand in Christchurch 

England registered a stunning eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at Hagley Oval.

01 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Brydon Carse shines with 10 wickets in Christchurch Test: Stats

England registered a resounding eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series.

30 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

These visiting batters own 150-plus scores in Christchurch (Tests)

Harry Brook etched his name in the history books with a phenomenal 171 in the first Test against New Zealand.

30 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes

Christchurch Test: Dominant England completely on top of New Zealand 

England completely dominated the proceedings on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

30 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson slams twin fifties in Christchurch Test: Stats

Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealander to score 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

Matt Henry registers his best Test figures vs England: Stats 

England took a mammoth 151-run first-innings lead over New Zealand in the ongoing opening Test in Christchurch, courtesy of Harry Brook's stunning 171.

30 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson scripts history, completes 9,000 Test runs

Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealander to complete 9,000 runs in Test cricket.

29 Nov 2024

Ollie Pope

1st Test: Ollie Pope's impressive 77 bolsters England against NZ

England's vice-captain Ollie Pope produced a stunning performance on Day 2 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

29 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook: Decoding his phenomenal Test stats against New Zealand

Harry Brook stole the show for England with a superb unbeaten 132 on Day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

29 Nov 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook slams his seventh Test ton, attains this feat

Star England batter Harry Brook has shown his mettle under pressure by scoring his seventh Test century.

29 Nov 2024

Joe Root

Joe Root records duck in 150th Test, enters this list

England's star cricketer Joe Root attained an unwanted record in the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

28 Nov 2024

Tom Latham

Tom Latham to play for Warwickshire in 2025 season

New Zealand Test team captain Tom Latham has signed a contract with Warwickshire as an overseas player for the 2025 season.

28 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

1st Test: NZ compile 319/8 against England; Kane Williamson shines 

Kane Williamson displayed his batting prowess with a fine 93(197) ass New Zealand racked up 319/8 on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Christchurch.

28 Nov 2024

England Cricket Team

England include wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson for New Zealand Tests

England's cricket team has called up Durham wicket-keeper Ollie Robinson, to join their Test squad in New Zealand.

28 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

1st Test: Kane Williamson misses century, slams 93 against England

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson narrowly missed out on his 33rd century on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England being played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Decoding the key player battles

England and New Zealand will battle for the newly introduced Crowe-Thorpe Trophy.

27 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

New Zealand vs England, 1st Test: Preview and stats

England are set to face hosts New Zealand in the first of a three-Test series.

27 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Tom Latham urges New Zealand to maintain intensity against England

New Zealand cricket team captain Tom Latham has asked his squad to keep the same intensity and strategy they had in their recent 3-0 victory over India.

27 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Nathan Smith to make Test debut for NZ against England

New Zealand all-rounder Nathan Smith will make his Test debut in the upcoming home series against England.

26 Nov 2024

Test Cricket

Southee owns second-most Test wickets for NZ vs England: Stats 

New Zealand's veteran fast bowler, Tim Southee, has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

26 Nov 2024

Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson averages 36.85 vs England in Tests: Stats 

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is set to make a return to international cricket after a two-month hiatus due to a groin injury.

26 Nov 2024

Alastair Cook

Prominent feats and records of Joe Root vs NZ (Tests)

Joe Root, the veteran England batter, is the highest run-getter among active players in Test cricket.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Decoding the key stats

New Zealand will host England in a three-match Test series, starting on November 28 in Christchurch.