New Zealand

New Zealand qualify for 2026 World Cup with 3-0 win over New Caledonia

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time.

India need 252 runs to win third Champions Trophy title

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. 

New Zealand set for 'scrap' with India on slower pitch: Santner

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner on Thursday said a slower pitch in familiar territory for India in Dubai will make for a tight contest in the Champions Trophy final.

Ravindra’s rise puts Black Caps future in safe hands

For New Zealand, the emergence of Ravindra as a formidable top-order batter has been a revelation

We don’t score 300 runs regularly and that’s the reality: Shanto

Another meek batting display saw Bangladesh eliminated from the race for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy following a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their second Group A fixture at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

'Rachin loves ICC events'

Ravindra hit 112 as New Zealand marched into the semis, taking India along with them, after his team's win over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

Holders Pakistan ask NZ to bat in Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and opted to field first in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi today. 

Champions Trophy 2025 / Team Preview: Black Caps out to end 25-year white-ball trophy drought

Led by new white-ball skipper Mitchell Santner, New Zealand are undoubtedly one of the tournament’s genuine title contenders.

New Zealand falls into recession with abrupt economic slowdown

The conservative coalition government defended its "respect for taxpayers' money" as the opposition accused it of feeding a "recessionary fire".

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

New Zealand's Southee to quit Test cricket after England series

Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton.

November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Asalanka seals SL's four-wicket win over NZ

A captain's knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday's Twenty20 opener in Dambulla.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Asalanka to captain Sri Lanka against New Zealand

Sri Lanka named their squads Wednesday for two T20s and three ODIs at home to New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka captain in both formats.

November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024

New Zealand register historic Test series sweep against India

New Zealand bowled India out for 121 to seal a 25-run win in the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday and complete a famous 3-0 series sweep.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

New Zealand lead by 143 as spin rules in seesaw third India Test

New Zealand lead by 143 runs in their second innings, after Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin triggered an opposition collapse in a keenly fought third Test on Saturday.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

'Good Omens' to end with feature-length finale amid Neil Gaiman controversy

Amazon Prime Video has revealed that “Good Omens” will wrap up with a special, feature-length episode rather than another full season.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

World Cup winner Kerr thanks 'grandmas' for T20 inspiration

Kerr finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker with 15 and collected both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament Awards.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

New Zealand win Women's T20 World Cup

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women's T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday's final in Dubai.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Bumrah named vice-captain for New Zealand Tests

India have named a strong squad for the three-match ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand at home.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Southee replaced by Latham as New Zealand Test captain

Tim Southee stood down as New Zealand captain on Wednesday in the wake of their heavy Test series defeat in Sri Lanka and will be replaced by Tom Latham.