New Zealand skittled for just 91, bowled out in the 15th over at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval.
Cricket
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Wellington stalwart Luke Woodcock knew something was seriously wrong late last year when he had trouble catching a cricket ball.
Health
Wed, Mar 11
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".
New Zealand never posed a threat in its chase and was all out for 159 in 19 overs.
Mon, Mar 9
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
New Zealand must win the little moments to put pressure on the home side, says Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner.
Tahuhu's 15-year career saw represent New Zealand more than 100 times and become the country's all‑time leading ODI wicket‑taker.
"He is allowed to have a bad day, as are the rest of us. So, hopefully, we have a good day against him," Glenn Phillips told reporters in Ahmedabad.
Sat, Mar 7
India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England by just seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal.
Fri, Mar 6
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
Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favourite South Africa by nine wickets.
The Proteas kept their perfect record in the tournament to qualify after beating Zimbabwe in their final super-eight match.
Mon, Mar 2
Pakistan needed to thrash Sri Lanka to qualify for the T20 World Cup semis and eliminate New Zealand; instead they only sneaked home.
Sun, Mar 1
“Would have made our lives easier if we won,” New Zealand captain Mitch Santner said.
Sat, Feb 28
New Zealand hit 168-7 after being put in to bat by Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka.
Thu, Feb 26
The persistent rain eventually led to the umpires calling off the Group 2 game with the teams awarded a point each.
Sun, Feb 22
Australia, the 2021 champion, crashed out after Zimbabwe's Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being bowled.
Wed, Feb 18
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
