New Zealand men's cricket team
Short answer: New Zealand, run by New Zealand Cricket, played their first Test in 1930 and won the 2000 Champions Trophy and the first World Test Championship (2021, against India). They lost the 2025 Champions Trophy final and the 2026 T20 World Cup final to India. They are not on India's remaining 2026-27 home schedule.
Key facts
- Governing body
- New Zealand Cricket
- ICC Full Member since
- 1926 (Test status 1930)
- First Test
- v England, Christchurch, 10–13 January 1930
- First ODI
- v Pakistan, Christchurch, 11 February 1973
- First T20I
- v Australia, Auckland, 17 February 2005
- Men's senior ICC titles (as of Nov 2026)
- Champions Trophy 2000 · World Test Championship 2021
Short history
New Zealand became the fifth Test nation when they played England at Christchurch in January 1930, but waited until 1956 for their first Test win. Their side has been known as the Black Caps since 1998. They won the 2000 Champions Trophy and the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021, beating India in the final. They have also reached many white-ball finals without winning them: the World Cup in 2015 and 2019, the T20 World Cup in 2021 and 2026, and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
New Zealand and India
Recent ICC knockouts have pitted the two sides against each other repeatedly: New Zealand won the 2019 World Cup semi-final and the 2021 WTC final; India won the 2025 Champions Trophy final and the 2026 T20 World Cup final.
Fantasy angle (our general view)
New Zealand sides tend to be disciplined rather than explosive, with accurate seamers and batters who build innings. In India, their left-arm or finger spinners can be a useful, less obvious pick on slow pitches. See differential picks.
Fixtures in India on our schedule
No match against India on our 2026-27 home schedule.
FAQ
Did New Zealand beat India in the World Test Championship final?
Yes. New Zealand won the first WTC final, against India, in June 2021.
Who won the 2026 T20 World Cup final?
India, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in March 2026.
Are New Zealand touring India in 2026-27?
No. India's remaining 2026-27 home internationals are against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.