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".

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

Ravindra youngest to win Hadlee medal

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra became the youngest player to win the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal, the highest award for men's cricket in New Zealand, on Wednesday.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Late bowling fireworks from NZ rock Australia's run chase

Australia were 202 runs from victory with six wickets in hand at the end of day three of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday after New Zealand grabbed the momentum with some late bowling fireworks.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

New Zealand set Australia target of 279 to win second Test

New Zealand were dismissed for 372 in their second innings after tea on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch on Sunday, setting the visitors a victory target of 279.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Latham hauls New Zealand back into 2nd Test against Australia

A timely return to form by New Zealand opener Tom Latham hauled the Black Caps back into the second Test against Australia Saturday as they overhauled a 94-run deficit to lead by 40 at stumps.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Aussies out to spoil Kane, Tim’s ‘huge achievement’

Seamer Mitchell Starc said Australia's bowlers aim to ensure New Zealand world-class batter Kane Williamson doesn't stay long at the crease on his 100th Test appearance.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Cummins hails Lyon, Green

Australia captain Pat Cummins heaped praise on team-mates Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green on Sunday for match-winning performances as his side secured a 172-run triumph over New Zealand in the first Test.

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

New Zealand 258 runs away from victory in 1st Australia Test

Phillips had earlier taken 5-45 as New Zealand took Australia's last six wickets for the addition of 37 runs to end the tourist's second innings on 164

March 2, 2024
March 2, 2024

New Zealand chase 258 for victory in first test against Australia

 New Zealand were 111 for three at the close of play on the third day of the first test against Australia at Wellington's Basin Reserve on Saturday, still 258 runs away from their daunting victory target of 369.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Australia win rain-hit third T20 to sweep series against NZ

Australia beat New Zealand by 27 runs in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 in Auckland on Sunday to complete a clean sweep of the series.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Soreness rules Warner out of Australia's final T20 clash with New Zealand

David Warner has withdrawn from the third and final match of Australia's Twenty20 series against New Zealand in Auckland on Sunday with adductor soreness, Cricket Australia announced on Saturday.