New Zealand Cricket Team: News
Joe Root loses 27th Test as captain despite record-breaking knock
After losing the opener, New Zealand bounced back against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Joe Root equals this unwanted captaincy record in Test cricket
England cricket team talisman Joe Root has added an unwanted record to his name.
WTC 2025-27: NZ tied with SL despite win at Oval
New Zealand have consolidated their fourth spot in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points after defeating England by 253 runs in the 2nd Test at The Oval in London.
Matt Henry scripts records with 10-fer at The Oval: Stats
Matt Henry's six-wicket haul powered New Zealand to a 253-run win over England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Oval Test: New Zealand close in on victory over England
England's hopes of avoiding defeat in the second Test against New Zealand now rest on the shoulders of stand-in captain Joe Root.
England's Harry Brook slams his 17th half-century in Tests: Stats
England batter Harry Brook made his presence felt with a knock of 58 off 54 balls versus New Zealand on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Kennington Oval on Saturday.
Oval Test: Jofra Archer, Matthew Fisher claim three-fers versus NZ
England pacers Jofra Archer and Matthew Fisher claimed three-fers versus New Zealand in the ongoing 2nd Test at The Oval.
Joe Root completes 2,000 Test runs against New Zealand: Stats
England talisman Joe Root has scripted history by becoming the first batter to complete 2,000 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Daryl Mitchell slams his 16th half-century in Test cricket: Stats
New Zealand continued their dominance over England on the fourth day at The Oval.
Oval Test: NZ dominate Day 3; on top of England
England's troubles in the second Test against New Zealand deepened on day three at The Oval.
Oval Test, Rachin Ravindra shines with 76 versus England: Stats
New Zealand strengthened their grip on the ongoing Test match against England at The Oval.
NZ's Henry Nicholls hammers his 11th century in Tests: Stats
New Zealand's Henry Nicholls has brought up a fine hundred versus England on Day 3 of the 2nd Test at Kennington Oval.
Matthew Fisher frustrates NZ with half-century on Test return: Stats
In a thrilling display of determination, England's tail-ender Matthew Fisher scored an unbeaten half-century to frustrate New Zealand on day three of the second Test at The Oval.
Matt Henry dents England with his seventh Test fifer: Stats
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has made the ball talk in the ongoing second Test against England at The Oval.
Glenn Phillips becomes third NZ batter with this all-format record
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips has made history by scoring his first-ever Test century.
2nd Test, Day 2: New Zealand on top over England
England are in a precarious position against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.
England's Emilio Gay slams his 2nd successive Test half-century: Stats
England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 2nd innings of the Oval Test versus New Zealand on Thursday.
England vs New Zealand: Glenn Phillips slams maiden Test ton
Glenn Phillips's fighting century put New Zealand in control against England in the 2nd Test at The Oval.
Tom Blundell slams his 12th half-century in Tests: Key stats
New Zealand's wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell scored the team's first half-century of the series, as they fought back against England on the opening day of their second Test at The Oval.
Oval Test: New Zealand manage 291/7 versus England (Day 1)
England's debutant Sonny Baker and Jacob Bethell took two wickets each, helping the hosts end the first day of the second Test at The Kia Oval with New Zealand at 291/7 with 77 overs being bowled.
New Zealand central contracts 2026-27: Devon Conway makes his comeback
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the inclusion of top-order batsman Devon Conway and fast bowler Blair Tickner in their 20-player central contract list for the 2026-27 season.
Joe Root set to lead England after 47 Tests: Stats
Joe Root is back as England's Test captain after a four-year hiatus.
Women's T20 WC 2026: SL hand NZ their second defeat
Sri Lanka handed defending champions New Zealand their second successive defeat in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
Can NZ bounce back against England? 2nd Test Preview
The second Test between England and New Zealand will be played at The Oval, starting on June 17.
Who can replace Ollie Robinson for 2nd NZ Test?
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand due to right knee soreness.
New Zealand announce Kane Williamson's replacement for remaining England Tests
New Zealand's cricket team has announced the inclusion of Will Young in their squad for the remaining two Tests against England.
County Championship: Jordan Cox celebrates Test call-up with unbeaten 184
Essex's Jordan Cox celebrated his selection in the England squad for the second Test against New Zealand with an unbeaten 184.
'Continuing wouldn't be right': Williamson reflects on his international retirement
New Zealand's legendary batsman, Kane Williamson, has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Kane Williamson retires from international cricket: Dissecting his stellar stats
Arguably the greatest ever batter to have played for New Zealand, Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from international cricket.
Listing the shortest completed Test matches at Lord's (by balls)
England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test of their three-match series at Lord's.
ENG vs NZ: Stokes not happy with Lord's pitch
England captain Ben Stokes has slammed the Lord's pitch as "not ideal" for Test cricket.
WTC 2025-27: NZ drop to fourth with defeat to England
England kicked off their home summer with a resounding 115-run Test victory over New Zealand at Lord's.
Gus Atkinson makes history with fourth Test fifer at Lord's
England defeated New Zealand by 115 runs in the first Test at Lord's, thanks to a stellar performance from Gus Atkinson.
England beat NZ in 150th Test hosted by Lord's: Stats
England beat New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Lord's Test, Day 3: England shine as rain plays soilsport
England is on the verge of victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 2 records 17 wickets
England set New Zealand a target of 254 runs to win the first Test match at Lord's.
Tom Latham posts his 15th duck in Test cricket: Stats
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham recorded a duck in the 4th innings of the 1st Test against England at Lord's on Day 2.
Lord's Test, Nathan Smith floors England with six wickets: Stats
New Zealand cricket team pacer Nathan Smith floored the England cricket team at Lord's on Day 2 of the 1st Test.
Kane Williamson completes 9,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand player to complete 9,500 runs in Test cricket.
England's Emilio Gay slams half-century in debut Test: Key stats
England cricket team opener Emilio Gay shone for his side in the 3rd innings of the Lord's Test versus New Zealand on Friday.
Ben Duckett races past 1,500 Test runs at home: Stats
Star England opener Ben Duckett has crossed the 1,500-run mark in home Test matches.
Ollie Robinson celebrates Test return with career-best 5/39: Key stats
Ollie Robinson's stunning five-wicket haul helped England take a commanding lead over New Zealand in the ongoing first Test at Lord's.
Lord's Test: Kyle Jamieson joins list of legends with fifer
New Zealand's fast-bowling spearhead Kyle Jamieson has etched his name in the record books by becoming only the third Kiwi bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the first innings of a Test match at Lord's.
ENG vs NZ, Lord's Test: Day 1 records 16 wickets
The first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's has been a bowler's paradise, with a total of 16 wickets falling on the opening day.
Kyle Jamieson floors England with fifer in Lord's Test: Stats
New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson floored the England cricket team at Lord's on Day 1 of the 1st Test.
Harry Brook slams his 16th half-century in Test cricket: Stats
England's batting order faced a major setback on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.
Lord's becomes first venue to host 150 Tests: Key stats
England kicked off their home summer with the 1st Test against New Zealand at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Full-strength seam attack versus England excites New Zealand's Tom Latham
New Zealand captain Tom Latham is excited about the chance to take on England with a full-strength seam attack.
England vs New Zealand: What's the head-to-head record in Tests?
England and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a three-match Test series, starting June 4.
England vs NZ, Lord's Test: Players to watch out for
England and New Zealand gear up for the 1st Test to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
Ben Stokes defends Jofra Archer's absence from 1st NZ Test
England Test captain Ben Stokes has defended the decision to leave out Jofra Archer from the squad for the first Test against New Zealand.