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The New Zealand cricket team, known as the Black Caps, is a competitive side in international cricket, having reached the finals of major tournaments such as the World Cup and the T20 World Cup.

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New Zealand Overview

Records By Team

  • Highest fourth innings Test total in a losing cause (451) – vs England in Christchurch, March 13, 2002            
  • Most sixes in a Test innings (22) – vs Pakistan in Sharjah, November 26, 2014
  • Fastest double hundred in Test matches (153 balls) – Nathan Astle vs England in Christchurch, 2002
  • Fastest hundred by falls faced in Test matches (54 balls) – Brendon McCullum vs Australia in Christchurch, 2015/16
  • Highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) – Martin Guptill vs West Indies in Wellington on March 21, 2015
  • Most wickets in T20Is (134*) – Tim Southee (active player)

Major Stadiums

  • Eden Park, Auckland
  • Sky Stadium, Wellington
  • AMI Stadium, Christchurch
  • Seddon Park, Hamilton
  • Carisbrook, Dunedin
  • McLean Park, Napier
  • Hagley Oval, Christchurch
  • Basin Reserve, Wellington
  • Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Trophies And Award

Below is a list of major tournaments won by the New Zealand cricket team across formats:

Year Trophy / Award
2000 Champions Trophy
2021 World Test Championship (WTC)
Indian Cricket Team Records

New Zealand Cricket Address – P.O. Box 8353, Level 4, 8 Nugent Street Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Contact Number – (00 64) 09 393 9700
Email Address – [email protected]
Cricket South Africa’s official website – https://www.nzc.nz/cricketnation

Top Cricket Associations In New Zealand

Auckland Cricket Association

Address – South Stand, Gate G, Eden Park, Reimers Ave, Kingsland, Private Bag 56906, Dominion Road Auckland
Contact Number – 09 815 4844
Email Address – [email protected]
Website – https://aucklandcricket.co.nz/

Northern Districts Cricket Association

Address – Seddon Park, 50 Seddon Road, Hamilton, 3204
Contact Number – unavailable
Email – unavailable
Website – https://www.ndcricket.co.nz/

Central Districts Cricket Association

Address – Chapman Pavilion, McLean Park, Latham Street, Napier 4110
Contact Number – [+64] 06 280 5245
Email – [email protected]
Website – https://www.cdcricket.co.nz/

Cricket Wellington

Address – Old Pavilion, Cello Basin Reserve, Sussex Street, Mt Cook, Wellington 6021
Contact Number – (04) 384 3171
Email – [email protected]
Website – https://www.cricketwellington.co.nz/

Canterbury Cricket Association

Address – 455 Hagley Avenue, Central City, Christchurch 8011
Contact Number– unavailable
Email – unavailable
Website – https://www.canterburycricket.org.nz/

Otago Cricket Association

Address – Level 1, The University of Otago Oval, Logan Park Drive, Dunedin, Otago 9016
Contact Number – (03) 477 9056
Email – [email protected]
Website – https://www.otagocricket.co.nz/

FAQs About The New Zealand Cricket Team

Is New Zealand a good cricket team?

New Zealand is one of the strong sides in international cricket. They are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title. New Zealand won the inaugural edition in 2021, defeating India by 8 wickets in the final played at the Southampton cricket ground.

Who is the best cricket player in New Zealand?

Former all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee is regarded as the greatest player from the New Zealand cricket team. Martin Crowe, Stephen Fleming, Kane Williamson, and Ross Taylor are considered among other Kiwi legends.

Why is New Zealand called Kiwi?

The name ‘Kiwi’ is derived from the little flightless bird that is unique to New Zealand. Māori people have always held the kiwi bird in high regard. Their feathers were used to make ‘kahu kiwi’ – cloaks worn by tribal chiefs.

Is cricket popular in New Zealand?

Cricket is the most popular summer sport in New Zealand, second to rugby.

How many ICC titles has New Zealand won?

Two. 2000 Champions Trophy and 2021 World Test Championship.

What are NZ cricket fans called?

The Beige Brigade is a group of colorful and passionate New Zealand sports fans who identify themselves by wearing beige colors.

How big is cricket in New Zealand?

Cricket is New Zealand’s major organized summer sport and enjoys the fourth-highest playing numbers.

Who is the New Zealand captain in T20?

Kane Williamson is the current captain of the team in T20Is.

Has New Zealand won T20 World Cup?

No. They were runners-up in 2021.

Who is the best batsman from New Zealand?

Martin Crowe is regarded as of the best Kiwi batters. He scored 5,444 runs in Tests and 4,707 in ODIs.

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