Cricket in New Zealand is not only treated as a game but also as the country’s fighting spirit in New Zealand. They are known as the “Black Caps,” the New Zealand cricket team has earned respect from the whole world for their sportsmanship, and ability to go beyond the expectations. `A victory is celebrated with quiet pride across the nation, while every close defeat sparks passionate conversations in homes, cafes, and workplaces throughout the country.
The history of New Zealand cricket is decorated with many remarkable moments, ranging from reaching World Cup finals in 2015 and 2019 to achieving the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. Players such as Stephen Fleming, Brendon McCullum, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and Trent Boult have gone beyond just playing cricket. They are treated as heroes in their country as they lit up inspiration for an entire generation.
Whether it’s playing challenging Test matches, thrilling limited-overs series, or competing in ICC tournaments, the Black Caps continue to prove themselves as one of the most reliable and respected teams in world cricket. Each fixture brings a new opportunity to showcase their calm yet fearless approach, making them a team that fans everywhere admire.
This blog will give you a complete overview of New Zealand’s recent results, current performances, and upcoming schedule across formats, so that you can stay updated with every important moment.
New Zealand’s performances in recent months reflect their consistency and balanced squad, combining experienced campaigners with exciting young talent.
Date | Match | Venue | Results |
19 Feb 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 1st Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy | Karachi | NZ won by 60 runs |
24 Feb 2025 | NZ vs BAN – 6th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy | Rawalpindi | NZ won by 5 wickets |
02 Mar 2025 | NZ vs IND – 12th Match, Group A, ICC Champions Trophy | Dubai | India won by 44 runs |
05 Mar 2025 | NZ vs SA – Semi-Final, ICC Champions Trophy | Lahore | NZ won by 50 runs |
09 Mar 2025 | NZ vs IND – Final, ICC Champions Trophy | Dubai | India won by 4 wickets |
16 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 1st T20I | Christchurch | NZ won by 9 wickets |
18 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 2nd T20I | Dunedin | NZ won by 5 wickets |
21 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 3rd T20I | Auckland | Pakistan won by 9 wickets |
23 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 4th T20I | Mount Maunganui | NZ won by 115 runs |
26 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 5th T20I | Wellington | NZ won by 8 wickets |
29 Mar 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 1st ODI | Napier | NZ won by 73 runs |
02 Apr 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 2nd ODI | Hamilton | NZ won by 84 runs |
05 Apr 2025 | NZ vs PAK – 3rd ODI | Mount Maunganui | NZ won by 43 runs |
16 Jul 2025 | NZ vs SA – T20I Tri-Series | Harare | NZ won by 21 runs |
18 Jul 2025 | NZ vs ZIM – T20I Tri-Series | Harare | NZ won by 8 wickets |
22 Jul 2025 | NZ vs SA – T20I Tri-Series | Harare | NZ won by 7 wickets |
24 Jul 2025 | NZ vs ZIM – T20I Tri-Series | Harare | NZ won by 60 runs |
26 Jul 2025 | NZ vs SA – Final, T20I Tri-Series | Harare | NZ won by 3 runs |
30 Jul – 1 Aug 2025 | NZ vs ZIM – 1st Test | Bulawayo | NZ won by 9 wickets |
07–09 Aug 2025 | NZ vs ZIM – 2nd Test | Bulawayo | NZ won by an innings & 359 runs |
New Zealand began the year strongly at home with a gripping Test series against South Africa. The opening Test at Wellington saw the Black Caps dominate with both bat and ball, securing a convincing victory by an innings and 47 runs. Kane Williamson’s masterclass and a fiery bowling spell from Kyle Jamieson gave fans plenty to cheer about. The second Test in Christchurch, however, was a tighter contest, where South Africa fought back to secure a draw. Despite this, New Zealand clinched the series 1–0, maintaining their strong position in the World Test Championship points table.
The Black Caps then shifted focus to white-ball cricket with a T20I series against Pakistan. The first match in Auckland saw New Zealand edge out Pakistan by 15 runs, thanks to Glenn Phillips’ explosive batting display. However, Pakistan struck back in Hamilton with a thrilling five-wicket win, leveling the series. The decider at Wellington went down to the wire, with New Zealand holding their nerves in the final overs to win by just three runs. The 2–1 series victory underlined the team’s composure in crunch situations and gave fans a taste of high-intensity cricket.
The opening game in Sydney was a tough outing as Australia won convincingly by 80 runs. However, the Black Caps bounced back in the second ODI at Melbourne with a strong chase led by Devon Conway and Tom Latham. The series decider at Adelaide turned into a classic, but Australia edged past New Zealand by 18 runs in the end. Although New Zealand lost the series 2–1, the performances displayed their fighting character against one of the world’s strongest sides.
Date | Match | Venue | Results |
01 Oct 2025 | NZ vs AUS – 1st T20I | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
03 Oct 2025 | NZ vs AUS – 2nd T20I | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
04 Oct 2025 | NZ vs AUS – 3rd T20I | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
18 Oct 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 1st T20I | Christchurch | Match yet to begin |
20 Oct 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 2nd T20I | Christchurch | Match yet to begin |
23 Oct 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 3rd T20I | Auckland | Match yet to begin |
26 Oct 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 1st ODI | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
29 Oct 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 2nd ODI | Hamilton | Match yet to begin |
01 Nov 2025 | NZ vs ENG – 3rd ODI | Wellington | Match yet to begin |
05 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 1st T20I | Auckland | Match yet to begin |
06 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 2nd T20I | Auckland | Match yet to begin |
09 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 3rd T20I | Nelson | Match yet to begin |
10 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 4th T20I | Nelson | Match yet to begin |
13 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 5th T20I | Dunedin | Match yet to begin |
16 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 1st ODI | Christchurch | Match yet to begin |
19 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 2nd ODI | Napier | Match yet to begin |
22 Nov 2025 | NZ vs WI – 3rd ODI | Hamilton | Match yet to begin |
02–06 Dec 2025 | NZ vs WI – 1st Test | Christchurch | Match yet to begin |
10–14 Dec 2025 | NZ vs WI – 2nd Test | Wellington | Match yet to begin |
18–22 Dec 2025 | NZ vs WI – 3rd Test | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
11 Jan 2026I | NZ vs IND – 1st OD | Vadodara | Match yet to begin |
14 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 2nd ODI | Rajkot | Match yet to begin |
18 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 3rd ODI | Indore | Match yet to begin |
21 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 1st T20I | Nagpur | Match yet to begin |
23 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 2nd T20I | Raipur | Match yet to begin |
25 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 3rd T20I | Guwahati | Match yet to begin |
28 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 4th T20I | Visakhapatnam | Match yet to begin |
31 Jan 2026 | NZ vs IND – 5th T20I | Thiruvananthapuram | Match yet to begin |
15 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA – 1st T20I | Mount Maunganui | Match yet to begin |
17 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA – 2nd T20I | Hamilton | Match yet to begin |
20 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA – 3rd T20I | Auckland | Match yet to begin |
22 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA – 4th T20I | Wellington | Match yet to begin |
25 Mar 2026 | NZ vs SA – 5th T20I | Christchurch | Match yet to begin |
04–08 Jun 2026 | NZ vs ENG – 1st Test | Lord’s | Match yet to begin |
17–21 Jun 2026 | NZ vs ENG – 2nd Test | The Oval | Match yet to begin |
25–29 Jun 2026 | NZ vs ENG – 3rd Test | Nottingham | Match yet to begin |
The road ahead for New Zealand cricket is filled with exciting contests across all formats. Here’s a look at their upcoming fixtures in 2025:
These fixtures will not only test New Zealand’s depth in all formats but also provide fans plenty of thrilling moments to look forward to.
With recent results showing resilience and upcoming fixtures promising high-intensity cricket, the Black Caps have an action-packed year ahead. From dominating at home against South Africa to narrowly missing out against Australia, New Zealand continues to punch above their weight and entertain fans worldwide. The coming months, with global events like the Champions Trophy and challenging tours, will be crucial in defining the team’s journey.
So, keep your calendars marked and prepare to cheer for the Black Caps as they continue their mission to shine on the world stage in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
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