New Zealand's chase struggled to get out of second gear and were dismissed for 210 in 44.5 overs.
Cricket
Fri, Apr 24
New Zealand's fast bowlers were clinical in high humidity in a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the opening game of the three-match ODI series.
Sat, Apr 18
Stokes needed an operation after breaking his right cheekbone in a freak accident and sustaining other facial injuries while coaching his county team.
Thu, Apr 16
Stokes and McCullum have been in lock step since 2022 and they crashed and burned when they lost to Australia 4-1 last winter.
Wed, Apr 15
The 39-year-old was charged after allegedly producing a blood alcohol reading of 0.104 - more than twice the legal limit.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Apr 8
Melie Kerr rates her unbeaten 179, that helped her the White Ferns to the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history, as the greatest innings of her career.
Thu, Apr 2
A fundraiser kicked off today in Wellington with 150 players packing out a course in support.
Tue, Mar 31
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dropped on the first ball he faced then powered the chase with 52 off 17 balls – raising the third fastest fifty in the IPL.
The new NZ20 league will attract overseas investment and was preferred over an entry into the Australian Big Bash competition.
Mon, Mar 23
The International Cricket Council said Arshdeep Singh breached the Code of Conduct by "throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner".
Wed, Mar 11
Central Stags opening bowler Brett Randell tore through the Northern Districts top order in round six of the Plunket Shield competition on Saturday, taking five wickets in five consecutive balls.
Sun, Mar 8
Tahuhu's 15-year career saw represent New Zealand more than 100 times and become the country's all‑time leading ODI wicket‑taker.
Allen tells 1News of his pride at helping the Black Caps into the T20 World Cup final with incredible ton off 33 balls.
Thu, Mar 5
A capacity crowd and 928,300 TV viewers made this year’s Tauranga showdown the most‑watched free‑to‑air sporting event of the past year.
New Zealand
Wed, Jan 21
The T20 Black Clash will be streaming live and free at 6.30pm on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+.
Sat, Jan 17
Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending an 18-year career that saw him become one of New Zealand's most reliable allrounders.
December 29, 2025
New Zealand's best batter is likely playing in his final home Test but won't be drawn on the likelihood of a potential retirement from the Black Caps.
December 22, 2025
He was the second chief executive of a major sporting organisation to resign in as many days after Jennie Wyllie stepped down as Netball NZ boss.
December 19, 2025
The New Zealand openers were in full control at the start of the third Test against the West Indies.
December 18, 2025
Ajaz Patel has not played a home Test since 2020 but could be selected in New Zealand's XI as a spin option for the third Test against the Windies.
December 15, 2025
Quick bowler Blair Tickner potentially dislocated a shoulder when fielding near the boundary on the first day of the second Test against the Windies.
December 10, 2025
Cantabrian will replace the injured Tom Blundell for the second Test against the West Indies that starts tomorrow in Wellington.
December 9, 2025
Kristian Clarke of the Northern Districts becomes the latest uncapped player to join the squad after Canterbury's Michael Rae was called up yesterday.
December 8, 2025
Windies eschew spin to focus on pace with the New Zealand pitches expected to deliver for the quicks.
November 22, 2025
The death of a young cricketer in Australia is prompting fresh calls for the sport to improve its player safety.
November 3, 2025
