The New Zealand national cricket team, also known as the Black Caps, is one of the best teams in the world at the moment. They have a very strong batting lineup and a good bowling attack. They are well-coached and they have a number of world-class players.
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What Experts Say:
"After levelling the Test series, the Black Caps will be completely fired up. They are used to winning in one-day cricket, so it will be very hard for England."
"New Zealand have made a lot of progress in recent years. They are now playing a more aggressive and positive brand of cricket. This has led to them having more success, both at home and away. I'm excited to see what the future holds for New Zealand cricket."
The All Blacks have grown immensely throughout this tournament and for reasons listed above deserve the favourite’s tag. The All Blacks' defensive system is now able to operate in different modes and their attack is much less cluttered than it was.
New Zealand National Cricket Team Players
Key Players
Kane Williamson
Williamson is the captain of the New Zealand cricket team and one of the best batsmen in the world. He is known for his calm and composed conduct under pressure.
Tom Latham
Latham is a reliable opening batsman who has been in good form in recent years. He is also a good wicket-keeper.
Devon Conway
Conway is a new addition to the New Zealand team, but he has made a quick impact. He is a left-handed batsman who is very dangerous against spin bowling.
Trent Boult
Boult is one of the best bowlers in the world. He is known for his swing and pace.
Tim Southee
Southee is a veteran bowler who has been with the New Zealand team for many years. He is a consistent performer who is known for his accuracy.
New Zealand National Cricket Team Full List of Players
Here is the full list of the New Zealand National Cricket Team, according to BBC Sports, updated 2023.
| Player | Born | Bat/bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee (Test captain) | Whangarei, 11/12/1988 | RHB RFM |
| Kane Williamson (ODI/T20 captain) | Tauranga, 08/08/1990 | RHB OB |
| Finnley Allen | Auckland, 22/04/1999 | RHB WK |
| Adithya Ashok | Vellore, India, 05/09/2002 | RHB LBG |
| Tom Blundell | Wellington, 01/09/1990 | RHB WK |
| Trent Boult | Rotorua, 22/07/1989 | RHB LMF |
| Chad Bowes | Benoni, SA, 19/10/1992 | RHB RM |
| Doug Bracewell | Tauranga, 28/09/1990 | RHB RFM |
| Michael Bracewell | Masterton, 14/02/1991 | LHB OB |
| Mark Chapman | Hong Kong, 27/06/1994 | LHB SLA |
| Dane Cleaver | Palmerston North, 01/01/1992 | RHB WK |
| Devon Conway | Johannesburg, SA, 08/07/1991 | LHB RM/WK |
| Lachlan Ferguson | Auckland, 13/06/1991 | RHB RF |
| Jacob Duffy | Lumsden, 02/08/1994 | RHB RFM |
| Dean Foxcroft | Pretoria, SA, 20/04/1998 | RHB OB |
| Martin Guptill | Auckland, 30/09/1986 | RHB OB |
| Matt Henry | Christchurch, 14/12/1991 | RHB RFM |
| Kyle Jamieson | Auckland, 30/12/1994 | RHB RM |
| Scott Kuggeleijn | Hamilton, 03/01/1992 | RHB RFM |
| Tom Latham | Christchurch, 02/04/1992 | LHB WK |
| Benjamin Lister | Henderson, 01/01/1996 | RHB LM |
| Cole McConchie | Christchurch, 12/01/1992 | RHB OB |
| Adam Milne | Palmerston North, 13/04/1992 | RHB RF |
| Daryl Mitchell | Hamilton, 20/05/1991 | RHB RM |
| James Neesham | Auckland, 17/09/1990 | LHB RM |
| Ajaz Patel | Bombay, India, 21/10/1988 | LHB SLA |
| Glenn Phillips | East London, SA, 06/12/1996 | RHB WK |
| Rachin Ravindra | Wellington, 18/11/1999 | LHB SLA |
| Michael Rippon | Cape Town, SA, 14/09/1991 | RHB SLW |
| Mitchell Santner | Hamilton, 05/02/1992 | LHB SLA |
| Tim Seifert | Wanganui, 14/12/1994 | RHB WK |
| Henry Shipley | Darfield, 10/05/1996 | RHB RMF |
| Ish Sodhi | Ludhiana, India, 31/10/1992 | RHB LB |
| Blair Tickner | Napier, 13/10/1993 | RHB RMF |
| Neil Wagner | Pretoria, SA, 13/03/1986 | LHB LMF |
| Will Young | New Plymouth, 22/11/1992 | RHB OB |
New Zealand National Cricket Team Honours
Here are some of the New Zealand cricket team’s titles and achievements:
Cricket World Cup:
- Champions: 2015
- Runners-up: 2019
T20 World Cup:
- Runners-up: 2021
ICC Champions Trophy:
- Champions: 2000
ICC World Test Championship:
- Champions: 2019–21
Trans-Tasman Trophy:
- Champions: 51 times (most recent in 2021–22)
Chappell-Hadlee Trophy:
- Champions: 20 times (most recent in 2021–22)
They are also the most successful team in the Trans-Tasman Trophy, which is a bilateral series played between New Zealand and Australia.
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