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'Pretty special' - Melie Kerr on top of the world before WPL final

White Ferns and Mumbai Indians allrounder is in her element as she prepares to play Delhi in front of packed crowd.

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Black Caps thrash Sri Lanka by 198 runs in 1st ODI

Henry Shipley took an impressive 5-31, with his first wicket a spectacular angled delivery to opener Pathum Nissanka that uprooted the leg stump.

Sat, Mar 25

Mitchell, Kerr take top honours at NZ Cricket Awards

The pair have been recognised as the country's outstanding men's and women's cricketers of the year.

Black Caps •Fri, Mar 24

Palmerston North schoolboy takes six wickets in one over

Matt Rowe said he was in "total disbelief" after achieving the near-impossible feat.

Thu, Mar 23

Gary Stead: Time for change with Black Caps coaching setup

Black Caps coach Gary Stead believes the coaching role with the national side does need to be split, but whether he'll be a part of it in the future is unsure.

Black Caps •Tue, Mar 21

Bat used to hit opponent as Melbourne club cricketers lose the plot

A suburban final got way out of hand after one team hit the winning runs.

Australia •Tue, Mar 21

NZ beat Sri Lanka by innings and 58 runs, sweep series

Five of Sri Lanka's top seven batters gave up their wickets trying to attack the short ball on a day blighted by severe gusts of wind.

Black Caps •Mon, Mar 20

Black Caps take 10 wickets in a day to remain in charge of second Test

New Zealand well on top after enforcing follow on against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve.

Black Caps •Sun, Mar 19

Black Caps make Sri Lanka bat again after dismissing them for 164

Shades of England at the Basin Reserve a couple of weeks ago as New Zealand enforce follow on after visitors collapse.

Black Caps •Sun, Mar 19

Black Caps declare after double centuries to Williamson, Nicholls

The Black Caps are heading to the field with plenty of confidence after a fine knock from their top order

Black Caps •Sat, Mar 18

Black Caps in full control on day 2 with another Williamson ton

In-form Kane Williamson and out-of-form Henry Nicholls put on 186 in an unbroken third-wicket partnership which lifted New Zealand to 304-2 at lunch against Sri Lanka.

Black Caps •Sat, Mar 18

Black Caps start strongly amid blustery Wellington weather

Devon Conway's half-century has helped power the Black Caps to 155 for two at the end of a weather-affected day one.

Black Caps •Fri, Mar 17

Rain delays start to second Test at Basin Reserve

Heavy rain fell overnight in Wellington and continued through the morning, making a scheduled start at 11am impossible.

Black Caps •Fri, Mar 17

Kane Williamson still enjoying the romance of Test cricket

Black Caps batter Williamson isn't thinking about quitting Test cricket, saying it has a quality that the other formats of the game don't have.

Black Caps •Thu, Mar 16

Wagner adamant 'it's definitely not the end' of Test career

The 37-year-old bowler is determined to get back in Test whites for New Zealand once he shrugs off the serious injuries he sustained against Sri Lanka.

Black Caps •Wed, Mar 15

'Little bit sore' - Wagner reflects on Hagley Oval Test heroics

Neil Wagner finished the match for the Black Caps alongside Kane Williamson with a torn hamstring and bulging disk in his back - and he'd do it all again.

Black Caps •Tue, Mar 14

Latham to lead Black Caps for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Tom Latham will lead New Zealand in the three-match series later this month with regulars such as Kane Williamson set to play in the IPL.

Black Caps •Tue, Mar 14

Coming up clutch: Williamson the king of fourth innings chases

Once again New Zealand's premier batsman has anchored a fourth innings run chase and once again, he’s got the Black Caps over the line.

Black Caps •Tue, Mar 14

Williamson's heroics lead NZ to epic last-ball win over Sri Lanka

Needing one to win off the final ball of the game, Williamson and an injured Neil Wagner scampered through for a bye.

Black Caps •Mon, Mar 13

Mathews puts Sri Lanka in charge against Black Caps

Wagner injury weakens New Zealand's attack at Hagley Park as home side chase 257 for victory.

Black Caps •Sun, Mar 12

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Latest Stories

'Pretty special' - Melie Kerr on top of the world before WPL final

Black Caps thrash Sri Lanka by 198 runs in 1st ODI

Mitchell, Kerr take top honours at NZ Cricket Awards

Palmerston North schoolboy takes six wickets in one over

Gary Stead: Time for change with Black Caps coaching setup

Bat used to hit opponent as Melbourne club cricketers lose the plot

NZ beat Sri Lanka by innings and 58 runs, sweep series

Black Caps take 10 wickets in a day to remain in charge of second Test

Black Caps make Sri Lanka bat again after dismissing them for 164

Black Caps declare after double centuries to Williamson, Nicholls

Black Caps in full control on day 2 with another Williamson ton

Black Caps start strongly amid blustery Wellington weather

Rain delays start to second Test at Basin Reserve

Kane Williamson still enjoying the romance of Test cricket

Wagner adamant 'it's definitely not the end' of Test career

'Little bit sore' - Wagner reflects on Hagley Oval Test heroics

Latham to lead Black Caps for ODI series against Sri Lanka

Coming up clutch: Williamson the king of fourth innings chases

Williamson's heroics lead NZ to epic last-ball win over Sri Lanka

Mathews puts Sri Lanka in charge against Black Caps

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