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".

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

David, Marsh propel Australia to thrilling T20 win over New Zealand

Tim David hit a four off the last ball to give Australia a nail-biting six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first Twenty20 international in Wellington on Wednesday.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

'Underdogs' New Zealand vow to 'fight' in T20 series with Australia

Captain Mitchell Santner vowed Tuesday that his "underdogs" New Zealand will put up a "fight" in their three-match Twenty20 home series against a full-strength Australia.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Stress fracture rules NZ's Jamieson out for prolonged spell

Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out for the rest of the season after scans revealed a stress fracture in his back, New Zealand Cricket announced on Saturday.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Bedingham ton sets 267-run target for New Zealand

South Africa's David Bedingham scored a maiden century on Thursday to leave New Zealand with the challenging task of scoring 267 to win the second and final Test in Hamilton.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Boult returns for NZ T20 series against Australia

Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia on Wednesday, indicating that the veteran fast bowler is still in the frame for the World Cup in June.

February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024

Great Danes skittle New Zealand for 211

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock 31-run first-innings lead on day two of the second test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

New Zealand's Mitchell misses SA Test to prepare for Australia

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will sit out the second Test with South Africa next week to be fit for the looming home series against world champions Australia, New Zealand Cricket said Thursday.

February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

Second century for Williamson as New Zealand extend lead past 500

Williamson was out for a rapid 109 as the home side reached 179-4 in their second innings, extending their overall lead to 528 runs by stumps

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Brand breaks Durjoy’s 24-year-old record

Brand claimed 6 for 119 in the first innings with his left-arm spin bowling and is now the holder of the best figures on Test debut while also captaining the team

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Ravindra double-ton powers NZ to 511 in 1st SA Test

Rachin Ravindra top-scored with a career-high 240 while Proteas captain Neil Brand finished with figures of 6-119 with his left-arm spin on Test debut.