In the first ICC T20 World Cup semifinal, New Zealand defeated South Africa by nine wickets to reach the final. The victory secured New Zealand’s spot in the championship clash, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with the winner of India and England’s semifinal. Fans in Kolkata witnessed a dominant performance from the Kiwi side […]
Mitchell Santner
Santner returns to lead New Zealand in T20 World Cup warm-up
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has returned from injury and will lead the Black Caps in their upcoming Twenty20 series against India, marking the team’s final warm-up ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. The spinner had missed the recent Test series against West Indies due to a groin strain but has now been […]
Blundell called from wilderness into New Zealand World Cup squad
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell was the surprise selection in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for cricket’s one-day World Cup later this year, despite never having played the format at international level. The 28-year-old Blundell has played just two Tests, making a century on debut, and three Twenty20 internationals for New Zealand, but will serve as a backup […]