Cricket has been a popular sport in New Zealand for many years. It is the national sport, and the New Zealand cricket team, known as the Black Caps, have had a long history of international success.
The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) governs the sport in the country, and the majority of cricket is played at a domestic level. The Black Caps have achieved a number of successes in international cricket, including winning the World Cup in 2019.
In addition to the Black Caps, there are several other teams in New Zealand that compete in regional and international tournaments.
New Zealand cricket is a vibrant part of the culture, and cricket fans from all around the world can enjoy the exciting atmosphere of New Zealand cricket.
1. Kane Williamson
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2007/08–present: Northern Districts
- 2011–2012: Gloucestershire
- 2013–2018: Yorkshire
- 2015–2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 2017: Barbados Tridents
Kane Williamson is a top-order batter for New Zealand and has played for the team since 2010. He made his Test debut in November 2010 against India and has gone on to play 242 Tests, scoring 38 centuries with three double-hundreds.
Williamson also represented New Zealand in One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 2010 to the present, amassing 161 caps in all which include two World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019.
With an average of over 50 runs per innings, Kane Williamson is one of the most successful batsmen for New Zealand during the modern era.
Kane Williamson is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for Northern Districts, Gloucestershire, and Yorkshire. He made his Test debut in 2007 against India and has since played 90 matches, scoring 158 runs with an average of 53.83.
In ODIs, he has scored 87 runs with an average of 47.68 while in T20Is he has scored 157 runs at an average of 33.29, including two centuries and 17 fifty-plus scores to date.
Williamson was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2017 after leading New Zealand to their first-ever World Cup victory that year and also winning the CPL T20 title with Barbados Tridents that season as captain/coach).
Kane Williamson is contracted to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad until 2022.
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2. Colin de Grandhomme
Auckland cricket team
Career
- 2004/05: Manicaland
- 2005/06: Midlands
- 2006/07–2017/18: Auckland
- 2012: Nagenahira Nagas
- 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2017–2018: Warwickshire
- 2018–2019: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2018: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2018/19–present: Northern Districts
- 2019: St Lucia Zouks
- 2021: Hampshire
- 2021: Southern Brave
- 2022: Surrey
- 2022/23: Adelaide Strikers
- 2023: Lancashire
Colin de Grandhomme is an all-rounder who has played for New Zealand since 2012. He made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2016 and has notched up 270 caps to date.
Colin de Grandhomme's father, Laurence, also played for New Zealand and the pair have a close relationship. De Grandhomme is known for being a destructive hitter of the ball both batting and bowling right-handed.
Outside of cricket, he studies law at Victoria University in Wellington and regularly volunteers with several charity organizations Colin de Grandhomme made his One Day International (ODI) debut for the West Indies against South Africa in March 2012.
He last played an ODI match for the Windies against the Netherlands in April 2022. De Grandhomme is a left-handed batsman and he has represented Jamaica Tallawahs, Warwickshire, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in T20Is.
In November 2017, he was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders as their overseas player for the 2018–19 season but injury ruled him out of most of that year's competitions including the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20).
He returned to play first-class cricket with Northern Districts during the 2019 season before linking up again with RCB for their inaugural Indian Premier League campaign in 2020/21.
3. Mitchell Santner
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2011/12–present: Northern Districts
- 2016–2017: Worcestershire
- 2019–present: Chennai Super Kings
- 2020: Barbados Tridents
Mitchell Santner made his Test debut in November 2015 against Australia. He has played 67 Tests and 38 ODIs for New Zealand. Mitchell Santner is an all-rounder who bowls left-arm orthodox and bats left-handed.
He was the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season, with 29 dismissals in seven matches.
In September 2018, he was named as one of the fifteen players to receive a central contract from NZ Cricket for the 2018–19 domestic season Mitchell Santner made his debut for New Zealand in the Twenty20 International cricket format against England in June 2015.
Santner has since gone on to play 84 matches and 78 ODIs for the Kiwis, with 56 T20I appearances to his name so far. The left-arm fast bowler has taken 4,037 wickets across all formats of the game and is currently ranked second on New Zealand's all-time list behind only Daniel Vettori.
He was part of the Chennai Super Kings side which won their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2018 and also played a key role as they reached the final of that tournament last year before losing out to Mumbai Indians.
In international cricket, Santner has represented both Northern Districts and Worcestershire domestically over recent years but will represent Chennai Super Kings from 2020 onwards after signing a three-year contract extension earlier this year.
4. Trent Boult
Career
- 2008/09–present: Northern Districts
- 2015–2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 2017: Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2018–2019: Delhi Capitals
- 2020–2021: Mumbai Indians
- 2022: Rajasthan Royals
- 2022: Melbourne Stars
- 2023-present: MI Emirates
Trent Boult is a New Zealand bowler who has represented his country in Test cricket and One Day Internationals. He made his Test debut against Australia in December 2011, taking five wickets in the match as the tourists were dismissed for 181 all out.
Boult enjoyed more success during the 2015–16 season, claiming 38 wickets at an average of 22.48 apiece to help guide New Zealand to their first ever World Cup victory.
In May 2018 he was named Man of the Match after taking 4/36 from 11 overs against England in Wellington, helping seal a three-wicket win and ensuring that New Zealand qualified for next year's World Cup as runners-up behind India..
Trent Boult is a New Zealand fast bowler who made his international debut in 2012. He has played 78 Tests, 99 ODIs and 55 T20Is for the Kiwis. His best performance came during the 2017 ICC World Cup.
Where he took 5 wickets in 4 matches to help New Zealand reach the semi-finals. He was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2018 Indian Premier League season but failed to impress and was released at the end of the campaign.
In 2019, he joined Delhi Capitals and has been impressive so far with figures of 113 runs from just 55 balls (an average of 34) with 6 fours and 2 sixes scored in that time period too.
Moving forward, Trent Boult will be looking to continue his good form as part of an exciting young side when they take on Pakistan next November in their first ever bilateral ODI series win.
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5. Brendon McCullum
Batter
Career
- 1999/00–2002/03; 2007/08–2014/15: Otago
- 2003/04–2006/07: Canterbury
- 2006: Glamorgan
- 2008–2010; 2012–2013: Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2008/09: New South Wales
- 2010: Sussex
- 2011: Kochi Tuskers Kerala
- 2011/12–2018/19: Brisbane Heat
- 2014–2015: Chennai Super Kings
- 2015: Warwickshire
- 2016–2017: Gujarat Lions
- 2016–2017: Middlesex
- 2016–2018: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2017–2018: Lahore Qalandars
- 2017: Rangpur Riders
- 2018: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2018: Kandahar Knights
Brendon McCullum is a New Zealand international cricketer who has played for his country since 2002. He is best known as an opening batsman and wicket-keeper, but can also bowl right-arm medium pace.
Brendon McCullum made his Test debut in 2002 against Australia at Dunedin, and went on to score over 3000 runs in Tests, including two centuries and thirteen fifties.
He was the leading run scorer in the 2013–14 touring Sri Lanka cricket team, scoring 842 runs in six matches at an average of 58.50 – second only to Sachin Tendulkar (973).
Brendon McCullum won the ICC World Cup 2011 with New Zealand as their captain after beating England by 6 wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai India.
In December 2014 he announced that he would retire from all forms of international cricket after the 2015 Cricket World Cup which saw New Zealand make it to the semi finals where they were narrowly beaten by eventual champions Australia.
On 17 March 2016 Brendon completed 200 ODIs making him one of only eleven players to achieve this feat and also equal joint fourth all time with Brian Lara on 4378 ODI runs behind Sachin Tendulkar (4763), Rahul Dravid (4921) & MS Dhoni (5000).
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6. Daniel Vettori
Career
- 1996/97–2014/15: Northern Districts
- 2003: Nottinghamshire
- 2006: Warwickshire
- 2008–2010: Delhi Daredevils
- 2009/10: Queensland
- 2011–2012: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2011/12–2014/15: Brisbane Heat
- 2014–2015: Jamaica Tallawahs
Daniel Vettori is an all-rounder who has played for New Zealand since 1997. He was part of the team that won the 2002 World Cup and 2007 ICC World Twenty20, as well as winning silver in the 2012 London Olympics.
In 2011, he became only the third player to take 100 wickets and score 1000 runs in Test cricket - a feat he repeated in 2013. Vettori also captained New Zealand at two T20 Internationals (2013 & 2017) and one ODI (2015).
Outside of cricket, Daniel Vettori is involved with Sport Kids Auckland where he helps promote physical activity amongst children aged 5-18 years old through his 'Daniel's Way' program which involves weekly clinics across Auckland delivered by himself.
Other sports professionals such as Olympians John Kirwan & Nikki Hamblin Married to former netball international Natalie Bassingthwaighte from 2012 until their divorce in 2018.
They have two daughters together Eleanor Matilda born December 2016[2] and India Rose Violet born January 2019.
7. Glenn Phillips
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2014/15–2021/2022: Auckland
- 2017–2020: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2021–2022: Gloucestershire
- 2021: Welsh Fire
- 2021: Barbados Royals
- 2021: Rajasthan Royals
- 2022/23: Otago
Glenn Phillips is a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper who made his international debut for New Zealand in July 2022. He has played 27 Tests, 204 ODIs and one T20I for the Kiwis.
Glenn is married to former South African cricketer Dale Phillips and they have two children together. In December 2017, he was signed by Hampshire as their overseas player for the 2018 season after impressing with the Auckland Aces in New Zealand's domestic competition.
Phillip caught David Warner at short leg during Australia's first innings of the second Test match in Wellington which helped secure victory for the home side. Phillips was born in Auckland on 9 January 1995.
He made his Test debut for New Zealand against Pakistan at Eden Park on 9 January 2023 and scored a duck.
Phillips also played ODIs and T20Is for the Kiwis before announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2020. After retiring, Phillips joined the coaching staff of Gloucestershire where he currently remains as an assistant coach to head coach Paul Farbrace.
In December 2021, Phillips was named Barbados' first-class captain following the resignation of Daren Powell, who had been appointed director of cricket earlier that year.
In October 2022, Phillips led Jamaica Tallawahs to their maiden Twenty20 International (T20I) victory over India at Sabina Park with figures of 2/11 from four overs including three wickets and an unbeaten 38 not out off 27 balls which helped secure a six-wicket win after being reduced to 17/5 down in chase.
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8. Devon Conway
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2008/09–2016/17: Gauteng
- 2010/11–2011/12: Dolphins
- 2013/14–2016/17: Highveld Lions
- 2017/18–present: Wellington
- 2021: Somerset
- 2021: Southern Brave
- 2022-present: Chennai Super Kings
Devon Conway is a top-order batter for New Zealand and has played in every Test, ODI and T20I match since his debut in 2021. Devon was born in Johannesburg but moved to Auckland when he was young.
He attended St Kentigern's Collegiate School before playing cricket for North Harbour Breakers. Devon made his first-class debut for the Northern Knights during the 2016–17 season and scored a century against Otago Central in February 2017.
In March 2019, Devon signed with Wellington Phoenix ahead of the 2020–21 Australian National Cricket League (ANZAC).
Season as they prepared to join international cricket competitions again following their suspension from all global tournaments due to doping offenses committed by some members of their squad between 2015 and 2018.
After impressing on loan at Tasmanian Devilbats throughout the Major Series Cricket (MSC) competition, Devon made his international return at number four position for New Zealand’s two-match series against England that started on 2 June 2021.
He went on to score 281 runs at an average of 43 making him one of only three players ever to score 1000 runs or more batting fourth or lower down the order – alongside Brian Lara and Rahul Dravid Devon also took 3 wickets conceding 30 runs each.
Which helped win both matches including being named man of the match in both games; this led him into contention for selection for New Zealand’s upcoming tour of Pakistan starting 2 January 2023.
Where he would make his last appearance before retiring from International cricket aged 31 years old Following retirement from International cricket.
Dev will move back home to Wellington and continue working as a business consultant while also taking up opportunities offered by various teams within domestic NZA Grade Cricket.
9. Martin Guptill
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2005/06–present: Auckland
- 2011–2012, 2015: Derbyshire
- 2012/13: Sydney Thunder
- 2013–2014, 2016–2017: Guyana Amazon Warriors
- 2015: St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- 2016: Mumbai Indians
- 2016: Lancashire
- 2017: Kings XI Punjab
- 2018–2019: Worcestershire
- 2018: Barbados Tridents
- 2019: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 2021: Karachi Kings
- 2022/23: Melbourne Renegades
- 2023: Quetta Gladiators
Martin Guptill is a right-handed opening batter for New Zealand. He made his Test debut in 2009 against India and has since played 43 matches, scoring 973 runs with an average of 34.09.
In the shorter forms of the game he is also very effective, having scored over 1000 runs in First Class cricket and averaging 50 in T20s. A powerful hitter of the ball, Martin Guptill often opens the batting with top scorers like Kane Williamson or Ross Taylor at number 3 or 4 in New Zealand's line-up.
Originally from Auckland, Martin now plays club cricket for Wellington Phoenix and Western Storm respectively where he also bowls off break overs as well as batting lower down the order to give other batsmen time to get their eye in during innings long spells.
Martin Guptill is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for his country since 2005 and made his international debut in 2009.
He was part of the Auckland squad that won the 2010/11 domestic T20 competition, before being signed by Sydney Thunder for their inaugural season in the IPL.
Guptill enjoyed another successful year with Mumbai Indians in 2016, scoring 1,181 runs at an average of 38.90 including five centuries and two half-centuries en route to winning both the Indian Premier League (IPL) Player of the Tournament award and ESPNcricinfo's Cricketer of the Year accolade.
In 2017 he joined Kings XI Punjab on a Kolpak deal, but struggled with form as they were relegated from first division cricket midway through the season; nevertheless.
He finished as one of their leading run-scorers with 692 runs at 31.07 averaging over 40 per innings including three centuries and five fifties across all formats combined.
The 2018/19 season saw him sign for Worcestershire County Cricket Club where he scored heavily throughout September culminating in becoming only just the sixth player ever to score 1000 plus runs in each format of T20I & ODI cricket.
When he reached 1100 not out against Somerset on 14th December 2018 - equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record for most aggregate scores across all versions if Twenty20Is & ODIs respectively (Sachin Tendulkar: 1135*).
This success led him to be awarded International Cricket Council’s Global Ambassador status for 2019 alongside other ICC Ambassadors such as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers which will see Martin tour various countries around world promoting cricket whilst also engaging with local communities.
10. Lockie Ferguson
Bowler
Career
- 2013–present: Auckland
- 2017: Rising Pune Supergiant
- 2018: Derbyshire
- 2019–2021;2023–present: Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2021: Yorkshire
- 2021: Manchester Originals
- 2022: Gujarat Titans
Lockie Ferguson made his Test debut for New Zealand against Australia in December 2019. He had earlier represented the country in ODIs, making his debut against Australia in 2016.
Lockie Ferguson is a right-arm fast bowler who has played for Auckland and Otago sides before joining the national team in 2016.
His best performance to date came during the third Test of the 2018–19 series against India, where he took six wickets at an average of 36.50 including a spell of 4/30 from 15 overs which helped secure victory for New Zealand by 161 runs.
In total, Ferguson has taken 276 Test wickets at an average of 34.11 with two five-wicket hauls – both achieved against Australia Lockie Ferguson made his international debut for New Zealand in the 2017 T20I series against Bangladesh.
He has continued to feature regularly for NZ in limited-overs cricket, and last played an international match in November 2022 against India.
Lockie Ferguson plays primarily as a batsman but can also bowl medium pace effectively. Outside of cricket, he is studying business at university and works part-time as a fitness instructor when not playing or training with his team.
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11. Tim Southee
Bowler
Career
- 2006–present: Northern Districts
- 2011: Chennai Super Kings
- 2011: Essex
- 2014–2015: Rajasthan Royals
- 2016–2017: Mumbai Indians
- 2017: Middlesex
- 2018–2019: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2021–2022: Kolkata Knight Riders
Tim Southee is a right-handed bowler who has played test cricket for New Zealand since 2008. He made his first international appearance in March 2008 against England and has since taken part in 167 tests, 98 ODIs and 27 T20s for the Kiwis.
A leg break bowler, Tim Southee is known for his accuracy with the ball, having claimed over 1000 Test wickets at an average of 32.8 from 237 appearances.
In 2007 he won the ICC World Cup player of the tournament award after claiming six wickets in five matches including 2/27 off 11 balls to help New Zealand reach the final where they were beaten by Sri Lanka Tim Southee is a New Zealand international cricketer who made his Test debut in 2008 against England.
He has played 148 matches for the Kiwis, amassing 107 runs and 129 wickets at an average of 16.13 with a best performance of 7/49 against Sri Lanka in 2014-15.
In all formats he has 88 appearances to his name, scoring 261 runs and taking 107 wickets at an average of 16.76 apiece - impressive figures for any player.
The 30-year-old spin bowler was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2021 season and will be hoping to help them win their first IPL title since 2013 when they finished runners up to Chennai Super Kings.
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12. Stephen Fleming
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1991/92–1999/2000: Canterbury
- 2000/01–2008/09: Wellington
- 2001: Middlesex
- 2003: Yorkshire
- 2005–2007: Nottinghamshire
- 2008: Chennai Super Kings
Fleming made his Test debut for New Zealand against India in March of 1994 and played his last Test match against England in March of 2008. Fleming was a top-order batsman for New Zealand and was a part of the team that reached the 1999 World Cup semi-finals.
Fleming is left-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. Fleming retired from international cricket in 2008. Fleming has since been involved in cricket administration and is currently the Director of Cricket for New Zealand. Fleming has two children and lives in Wellington.
Fleming is a talented cricket commentator and has been involved in television coverage of international matches. Fleming is a popular figure in New Zealand and is well-respected for his contribution to the sport. Fleming is a respected figure in cricket and is known for his passion and commitment to the sport.
13. Martin Crowe
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1979/80–1982/83: Auckland
- 1983/84–1989/90: Central Districts
- 1984–1988: Somerset
- 1990/91–1994/95: Wellington
Martin Crowe was a noted New Zealand cricket player who enjoyed a successful international career. Crowe was born in 1962 in Henderson, New Zealand, and began playing cricket at a young age.
Crowe was a middle-order batsman who enjoyed a successful international career, notably playing for Australia and New Zealand. Crowe married Lorraine Downes in 1992 and the couple had two children.
Crowe died in 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was 53 years old. Crowe was a popular figure in the sport, and was known for his cheerful personality and love of cricket. His death was mourned by the cricket community around the world.
Crowe will be remembered as one of the most successful and popular players in New Zealand cricket history. Crowe was a successful batsman for New Zealand, scoring 5,444 runs in 77 matches at an average of 45.36. Crowe was also a very good fielder, taking part in 143 Tests and 247 ODIs for his country.
Crowe is best known for his batting exploits in Test cricket, where he scored 5600 runs at an average of 38.55. He also became a successful captain for New Zealand, leading them to victory in 261 matches.
Crowe retired from international cricket in 1995, after playing his final match against India. After retiring from cricket, Crowe went on to have a successful career in the media, working as a commentator and journalist.
Crowe was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1961. He is married to journalist and author Jeanne Crowe. Crowe has two children, Rachael and Jordan, and lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
14. Ross Taylor
Central Districts cricket team
Career
- 2002/03–present: Central Districts
- 2008–2010: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2009/10: Victoria
- 2010: Durham
- 2011: Rajasthan Royals
- 2012: Delhi Daredevils
- 2013: Pune Warriors India
- 2013–2014: Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel
- 2014: Delhi Daredevils
- 2015: St Lucia Zouks
- 2016–2017: Sussex
- 2018: Nottinghamshire
- 2018: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2019: Middlesex
- 2020: Guyana Amazon Warriors
Ross Taylor is a middle-order batsman for New Zealand. Taylor has played 234 Test matches for his country, scoring over 10,000 runs with a best of 214 against India in 2017.
Taylor also has a consistent record in One Day Internationals, scoring over 3000 runs with a best of 158 against Australia in 2016. Taylor is known for his explosive batting and strong off break bowling.
Taylor is a member of the New Zealand Cricket Team's 'A' team and is also a regular in the New Zealand domestic circuit. Ross Taylor was born in Lower Hutt in 1984. Taylor completed his schooling at St Peter's College in Lower Hutt and then studied law at the University of Waikato.
Taylor began playing cricket at the age of eight and joined the Lower Hutt Cricket Club in 1999. Taylor made his Test debut for New Zealand against South Africa in 2007 and has since gone on to amass over 10,000 runs in the game.
15. Chris Cairns
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1988–2008: Nottinghamshire
- 1988/89: Northern Districts
- 1990/91–2005/06: Canterbury
Chris Cairns is one of the most successful all-rounders in cricket history. He has played for New Zealand for over 20 years and has won many awards during his career.
Chris Cairns was born in 1970 in Picton, New Zealand. He started playing cricket at an early age and quickly became a successful all-rounder. Chris Cairns has played 168 Test matches for New Zealand and has scored over 10,000 runs and taken over 1,000 wickets.
He has also played for several different teams around the world, including Australia, England, and the West Indies. Chris Cairns has won many awards during his career, including the ICC Player of the Year award in 2001 and the ICC Test Player of the Year award in 2004.
He is also a member of the ICC Hall of Fame. Chris Cairns retired from international cricket in 2006 and now spends his time coaching and playing domestic cricket in his home country, New Zealand.
16. Glenn Turner
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1964/65–1975/76: Otago
- 1967–1982: Worcestershire
- 1976/77: Northern Districts
- 1977/78–1982/83: Otago
Glenn Turner was born in 1947 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. He made his international debut for New Zealand in 1969 and played until 1983. Turner was a batsman and played most notably for Otago in domestic cricket.
He was known for his powerful batting and was a prolific scorer in test cricket. He is a member of the New Zealand cricket Hall of Fame. Glenn Turner has since retired from playing and now works as a cricket commentator.
He has two sons, one of whom also plays cricket for Otago. Glenn Turner is a popular figure in New Zealand and is known for his good humour and sense of humour. He currently resides in Dunedin. Glenn Turner was a prolific batsman and bowler for Worcestershire between 1967 and 1982.
He scored 2,991 runs and took 34,346 wickets in 41 matches. Turner was also a prolific batsman in One Day Internationals, scoring 1,598 runs and taking 103 wickets. His best bowling figures came in 1982 when he took 2/4 wickets in a match.
Turner was a regular fixture in the Worcestershire side throughout his career, making 409 catches and 125 stumpings.
17. John Wright
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1975/76–1983/84: Northern Districts
- 1977–1988: Derbyshire
- 1984/85–1988/89: Canterbury
- 1989/90–1992/93: Auckland
Wright was born in 1954 in New Zealand and played for the country between 1978 and 1993. Wright was an opening batsman for New Zealand and scored 141 Test caps.
Wright was also a successful bowler for New Zealand, taking 233 wickets at an average of 29.87. Wright retired from international cricket in 1993 and now works as a coach.
Wright was awarded a MBE in 1990 for his services to cricket. Wright is currently a coach with the New Zealand cricket team. Wright is married and has two children. Wright is a popular figure in New Zealand cricket and is considered one of the country's greatest-ever batsmen.
Wright is also a popular coach and has worked with a number of top-level cricketing teams. Wright made his Test debut against Australia in 1993 and went on to play 146 matches for his country.
Wright is best known for his medium-pace bowling, which helped him claim 185 Test wickets.
Wright also played 158 ODIs for New Zealand, taking 39 wickets at an average of 24. After retiring from international cricket in 2003, Wright moved to England to coach the Derbyshire team.
Wright was awarded the New Zealand Cricket Players' Association player of the year award in 2004.
Wright was inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame in 2007. In 2008 Wright was appointed cricket coach of the Auckland Aces in the New Zealand domestic circuit.
Wright continues to coach Auckland in the Plunket Shield and Ford Trophy competitions. Wright was awarded the New Zealand Sportsman of the Year award in 2009.
18. Jacob Oram
Central Districts cricket team
Career
- 1997/98–2013/14: Central Districts
- 2008–2009: Chennai Super Kings
- 2011: Rajasthan Royals
- 2012: Uva Next
- 2013: Chittagong Kings
- 2013: Mumbai Indians
Jacob Oram is an all-rounder who has played for New Zealand since 2001. Oram has played Test cricket for New Zealand and has also featured in One Day Internationals.
Oram is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm fast medium bowler. Oram has represented New Zealand in over 200 international matches. Oram is currently the assistant coach for the New Zealand cricket team.
Jacob Oram is married and has two children. Jacob Oram made his Test debut against South Africa in 2005 and went on to play 33 matches, scoring 1,780 runs at an average of 36.32, with 4,964 balls bowled and 60 wickets.
Jacob Oram made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2008 and went on to play 36 matches, scoring 2,434 runs at an average of 24.09, with 173 balls bowled and 19 wickets.
Jacob Oram made his T20I debut against South Africa in 2005 and went on to play 85 matches, scoring 3,992 runs at an average of 20.60, with 368 balls bowled and 85 wickets.
Jacob Oram was bought by the Mumbai Indians in 2013 and has played 18 matches for them, scoring 392 runs at an average of 19.60, with 63 balls bowled and 2 wickets. Jacob Oram is currently coaching the Central Districts side in the New Zealand domestic cricket competition.
19. Craig McMillan
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1994/95–2009/10: Canterbury
- 2003: Gloucestershire
- 2005: Hampshire
Craig McMillan is a New Zealand batsman who has played for his country since 1997. Craig McMillan is best known for his role as a batsman, and has scored over 10,000 runs in international cricket.
Craig McMillan has played in both Test and One Day International (ODI) matches for his country, and has been a regular fixture in the side since 1997. Craig McMillan made his Test debut in 1997 against Australia, and went on to score 204 runs in his eight Tests.
Craig McMillan has also played in a number of One Day Internationals (ODIs), and has been a part of the team since 1997. Craig McMillan retired from international cricket in 2007, but continues to play for his local side. Craig McMillan is the son of former New Zealand cricketer and coach, JM McMillan.
Craig McMillan has two children, and lives in Christchurch, New Zealand.
20. Jesse Ryder
Wellington cricket team
Career
- 2002/03–2003/04: Central Districts
- 2004/05–2012/13: Wellington
- 2007: Ireland
- 2009: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2011–2012: Pune Warriors
- 2013/14–2014/15: Otago
- 2014–2016: Essex
- 2015/16–2017/18: Central Districts
- 2017: St Lucia Stars
Jesse Ryder is an all-rounder who made his test debut in 2008 against Bangladesh and played his last test in 2011 against Australia. He has played 149 ODIs and scored 1,297 runs with a highest score of 149 not out.
Ryder has also taken 79 wickets with his best performance coming in 2011 when he took 10 wickets against India. Ryder made his first-class debut for Wellington in 2003 and has since played for Canterbury, Otago and New Zealand.
He has also played in the IPL for the Kings XI Punjab and the Rajasthan Royals. Ryder is married to Amy and they have two children. He is a devout Christian and is involved in various charitable work. Jesse Ryder is a left-handed batsman and a right-handed bowler.
He is a versatile all-rounder who can play both as a batsman and a bowler. Ryder has been a key member of the New Zealand side for many years and has been a regular in the test and one-day international ranks. He has also been a part of the country's squad for the Champions Trophy and the World Cup.
21. BJ Watling
Northern Districts men's cricket team
Career
- 2004–2021: Northern Districts
- 2019: Durham
- 2020: Lancashire
BJ Watling debuted for New Zealand in 2009 and has since played 244 Tests and 162 ODIs. He is a regular in the New Zealand side and is currently the wicket-keeper-batsman.
Watling has been a part of the New Zealand side that has won World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. He was also part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2016. Watling is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off break bowler.
He has been a regular in the New Zealand side since 2009 and is currently the wicket-keeper-batsman. Watling made his Test debut in 2009 against Pakistan and has since played 18 Tests. He has also played 162 ODIs for New Zealand and is the team's second-highest run scorer behind Kane Williamson.
Watling was part of the New Zealand side that won the T20 World Cup in 2016. He scored 105 runs in the tournament and was the leading run scorer for the Kiwis. Watling is a regular member of the New Zealand team and is currently the wicket-keeper-batsman. He has played a total of 244 Tests and 162 ODIs for the country.
Watling was born in 1985 in Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. He has a wife and two daughters. Watling is a regular member of the New Zealand team and is currently the wicket-keeper-batsman. He has played a total of 244 Tests and 162 ODIs for the country.
22. Andrew Jones
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- New Zealand: (1987–1995)
Andrew Jones is a top order batsman who played for New Zealand from 1987 to 1995. Jones was born in Wellington in 1959 and made his Test debut in 1987 against Sri Lanka.
He played his last Test in 1995 against the West Indies. Jones also played in ODIs from 1987 to 1995 and was part of the side that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992. Jones currently coaches the Wellington cricket team.
Andrew Jones was born on 1 September 1984 in Jamaica. He made his Test debut for Jamaica in February 2003 against Sri Lanka. Jones also played for the West Indies national team, making his debut in December 2002. As of May 2017, Jones has played 145 Test matches, scoring 164 runs and taking 33 wickets.
Jones has also played 87 ODIs, scoring 145 runs and taking 19 wickets. Jones has been a regular in the West Indies team for many years, and has been a mainstay in their Test and ODI squads.
Jones is a left-handed batsman and bowler, and is known for his accurate bowling. Jones has been a part of the Jamaican team that has qualified for the ICC World Cup three times, in 2007, 2011, and 2015.
Jones is currently a part of the Windies squad that is preparing for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in India.
23. Jeremy Coney
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1971/72–1986/87: Wellington
Jeremy Coney is a former New Zealand cricketer who played in 74 Tests and 129 ODIs. He was a right-handed batsman and a right arm medium bowler. He was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1952.
He played for New Zealand from 1974 to 1987. He made his Test debut in 1974 against Australia and his final appearance was in 1987 against Zimbabwe. He was awarded a MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 1987.
He has since retired from playing cricket. He has two brothers, Chris and Tim, and a former wife, Julie. He currently lives in Wellington. Jeremy Coney was born on 15 March 1987 in Wellington, New Zealand. He made his Test debut in June 1979 against Sri Lanka.
He last played in March 1987 against the West Indies. Jeremy Coney has played 165 ODIs for New Zealand, scoring 127 runs with an average of 31.39 and taking 37 wickets with an average of 35.77. He has also played 8 T20Is for New Zealand, taking 5 wickets with an average of 31.50.
Jeremy Coney is currently a player-coach for Wellington in the Plunket Shield. Jeremy Coney is a left-handed batsman and a left-arm orthodox bowler.
24. Tom Latham
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2010/11–present: Canterbury
- 2013: Scotland
- 2016: Kent
- 2017–2018: Durham
Tom Latham is a New Zealand wicket-keeper-batter. He made his Test debut in February 2014 against India and has since played in all of New Zealand's Tests.
He has played 93 ODIs, scoring 592 runs with a best of 86 against India in 2016. He made his T20I debut in February 2016 against India and has since played in all of New Zealand's T20Is.
He was part of the New Zealand side that won the T20I World Cup in 2016. He is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm medium pace. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand and was raised by Rod Latham, his father.
He has a degree in business management from the University of Canterbury. Tom Latham is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for Canterbury since 2010. He made his Test debut against West Indies in 2012, and has since played 69 matches for the team.
Latham has also played 117 ODIs for New Zealand, and has scored 142 runs with a batting average of 36.81. He has also taken 199 wickets in Test and ODI cricket, with a bowling average of 36.81. Latham has been a regular in the Canterbury side since 2013, and has also played for Scotland in 2016.
He made his T20I debut in 2021, and has played 10 T20Is for New Zealand. Latham is a left-handed batsman, and has scored 264 runs with a batting average of 44.27. He has also taken 1 wicket in T20I cricket. Latham is currently contracted to Canterbury until 2021.
25. James Neesham
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2009/10–2010/11: Auckland
- 2011/12–2017/18: Otago
- 2014: Delhi Daredevils
- 2014: Guyana Amazon Warriors
- 2016: Derbyshire
- 2017: Kent
- 2018/19–2021/22: Wellington
- 2019: Trinbago Knight Riders
- 2020: Kings XI Punjab
- 2021: Mumbai Indians
- 2021: Essex
- 2021: Welsh Fire
- 2022: Rajasthan Royals
- 2022/23: Hobart Hurricanes
- 2023: Pretoria Capitals
- 2023-present: Peshawar Zalmi
James Neesham is a left-handed batting all-rounder who has played for New Zealand since 2012. He made his Test debut against India in 2014 and has since played in a total of 264 Tests.
He has also played in 184 ODIs and scored 178 runs with a batting average of 36.50. He has also taken part in 58 T20Is and has scored 39 runs with a batting average of 18.00. James Neesham is considered a key player for New Zealand in all formats of the game.
James Neesham is a New Zealand international cricketer. He has played for Auckland and Otago in domestic cricket, as well as Delhi Daredevils and Guyana Amazon Warriors in the T20I format. Neesham has been an important part of the Wellington side that has won two T20I titles in the past two seasons.
He has also played for Kent and Derbyshire in the English county cricket system. In all formats, Neesham has scored over 2,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spin bowler. He made his Test debut for New Zealand in January 2018. He has also represented the South Africa A side.
In December 2018, Neesham was named in the New Zealand squad for the first time since the 2016 ICC World T20.
26. Tom Blundell
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2013–present: Wellington
Tom Blundell made his Test debut in 2017 against the West Indies and has since been a regular in the New Zealand side. In the limited-overs format, Tom Blundell has made a few appearances, most notably in the 2019 World Cup.
Tom Blundell is a right-handed wicket-keeper-batsman and bowls right-arm off break. Throughout his career, Tom Blundell has been a consistent performer for New Zealand, with the highlight being his inclusion in the 2019 World Cup squad.
Tom Blundell is a popular figure in the New Zealand cricket community and is known for his outgoing personality. Tom Blundell is an English cricketer who has played for Wellington in New Zealand's domestic cricket competition.
He made his first-class debut for Wellington in 2013, and has since played 93 first-class matches, 60 ODIs and 93 T20Is for the side.
He has scored 1,503 runs in first-class matches, with a batting average of 44.20 and a top score of 138. He has also taken 56 catches and stumpings in first-class matches. He made his T20I debut for Wellington in 2017, and has since played 8 T20Is.
He is currently contracted to Wellington for the next three years. He will be 33 years old in 2020, and is likely to retire after the 2021 T20I season.
He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler. He was born on 2 December 1987 in Bristol, England.
27. Henry Nicholls
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2013–present: Canterbury
- 2016: Sydney Thunder
- 2018: Derbyshire
Henry Nicholls was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1991. He made his Test debut for New Zealand against Australia in 2016 and has since played in all six of their Tests.
Nicholls has also played 23 ODIs for New Zealand and was their leading run-scorer in their most recent ODI series against India. Nicholls is a right-handed batsman and bowls off-break.
He is considered a top-order batter and has been included in the New Zealand squads for both Test and ODI cricket. Nicholls has been rewarded for his performances with selection for the New Zealand national side, which he has represented at both Test and ODI level.
Nicholls is a popular and highly-rated player within the New Zealand cricket community. Nicholls made his first-class cricket debut for Canterbury in 2013 and has since gone on to make 48 appearances for the New South Wales side.
Nicholls has also played 58 T20I matches for Sydney Thunder, scoring 2,603 runs at an average of 38.85, with his highest score coming in the 2017 T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, where he scored 174 not out.
Nicholls is currently contracted to Derbyshire for the 2019 season.
28. Nathan Astle
Career
- 1991/92–2006/07: Canterbury
- 1997: Nottinghamshire
- 2005: Durham
- 2006: Lancashire
Nathan Astle is a New Zealand batsman who played for his country from 1995-2007. Astle is best known for his batting performances in Tests, where he averaged over 40 in a career that included 134 matches.
He also played ODIs and T20Is for New Zealand, and was a part of the team that reached the final of the World T20 in 2007. Astle retired from international cricket in 2007, but has since made a return to the side in limited-overs formats.
Astle has since started a family and retired from cricket, but remains involved in the sport as a coach. Astle is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 15 September 1971. Astle has two sisters and is married to Lisa Astle.
Astle has retired from cricket, but he continues to be involved in the sport as a coach.
29. Will Young
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2011/12–present: Central Districts
- 2021: Durham
- 2022: Northamptonshire
Will Young is a top order batter for Northamptonshire in England. He has played for New Zealand in the past and is currently in the team for the 2022 season.
Young has been in good form for Northamptonshire this season, scoring runs in all three formats of the game. He is also a good bowler, having taken five wickets in five matches.
Young is a versatile player, able to bat in the top order or bowl off break. He is likely to be a key player for Northamptonshire this season. Young is a young player and has plenty of potential to develop further.
He is a key player for the 2022 season and is likely to be a part of the team for many years to come. Will Young is a talented player and is likely to be a part of the top teams for many years to come. He is a good all-round player and is likely to be a key player for Northamptonshire this season.
30. Bevan Congdon
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1960–1971: Central Districts
- 1971–1972: Wellington
- 1972–1974: Otago
- 1974–1978: Canterbury
Bevan Congdon was a renowned New Zealand batsman who played 104 Tests and scored more than 10,000 runs. He made his Test debut in 1965 against Pakistan and went on to play in 38 more Tests, retiring in 1978.
He was a right-handed batsman and bowler and is best remembered for his batting skills, particularly his ability to score runs in difficult situations. Bevan Congdon is also remembered for his charity work, which included helping to fund the development of the Bevan Congdon Foundation.
He died aged 79 in 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. Bevan Congdon made his Test debut for New Zealand in 1973 against Pakistan. He also played in five ODIs in that series, taking a wicket in each of them. He then made his One Day International debut for Canterbury in 1978 against England.
He went on to play for Otago, Wellington, and Central Districts domestically before retiring from cricket in 1984. He has since served as a selector for the New Zealand national side.
31. Geoff Howarth
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1971–1985: Surrey
- 1972/73–1973/74: Auckland
- 1973/74–1985/86: Northern Districts
Geoff Howarth was one of the most successful batsmen in New Zealand cricket history, amassingTest and ODI batting averages of over 50. He scored 132 Test and ODI centuries and is the only New Zealand batsman to surpass 1000 Test runs.
Geoff Howarth was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1951. He played first-class cricket for Auckland from 1969 to 1978 and for New Zealand from 1975 to 1985. Geoff Howarth made his Test debut against England in 1975 and went on to score 132 Test centuries, the most by any New Zealander.
He is the only New Zealander to score 1000 Test runs. Geoff Howarth was a regular in the New Zealand Test team from the early 1970s and was part of the side that won the 1982 Test series against England.
He also played in the 1985 Test series against West Indies. Geoff Howarth played for New Zealand in a total of 102 ODIs, scoring 19 Test and 161 ODI half-centuries.
He was the leading run-scorer in ODIs when he retired in 1985. Geoff Howarth was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm off break bowler. He was a highly successful batsman and is considered one of the all-time greats of New Zealand cricket.
Geoff Howarth has been involved in cricket administration since his retirement from playing. He is the current chairman of the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZCB).
Geoff Howarth was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2003 Queen's Birthday Honours.
32. Adam Milne
Central Districts cricket team
Career
- 2009/10–present: Central Districts
- 2016–2017: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2017–2021: Kent
- 2020/21: Sydney Thunder
- 2021: Mumbai Indians
- 2021: Birmingham Phoenix
- 2022: Chennai Super Kings
Adam Milne is a New Zealand bowler who made his ODI debut in 2012 and made his T20I debut in 2010. Milne has played for New Zealand in all formats of the game and has been a regular in the side since 2012.
Milne is a right-handed bowler and has a fast arm. Milne has been in good form in recent times, with eight wickets in four ODI matches and four wickets in two T20Is. Milne is a part of the New Zealand squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in India this year.
Adam Milne is a New Zealand cricketer who has represented Central Districts in both ODIs and T20Is. Milne has been an important part of Central Districts' recent success, with the team winning both the ODI and T20I titles in 2017.
Milne has been particularly impressive in T20Is, where he has scored more than 1000 runs and taken over 100 wickets.
Milne is a left-handed batsman and bowls left-arm orthodox. He will be playing for Sydney Thunder in the 2021 IPL season. Milne is a talented all-rounder and is expected to be a key player for Central Districts and New Zealand in the future.
Milne is a hard-working cricketer and has a good attitude on and off the pitch. He is a popular player with his team-mates and is a great role model for young players.
Milne is a talented cricketer and is expected to continue playing for Central Districts and New Zealand for many years to come.
33. Mark Burgess
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1966/67–1979/80: Auckland
Mark Burgess is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off break bowler who represented New Zealand in Test, ODI and Twenty20 cricket. Burgess made his Test debut in 1968 against India and played his last Test match in 1980 against Australia.
In ODI cricket, Burgess made his debut in 1973 against Pakistan and played his last ODI match in 1981 against Australia. Burgess was a regular in New Zealand's Test and ODI squads throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
He is best known for his innings of 111 not out against Australia in 1978, which is currently the highest score by a New Zealander in Test cricket.
Burgess retired from all forms of cricket in 1981. After retiring from cricket, Burgess worked as a cricket coach and commentator. Burgess is currently the batting coach for Auckland. Burgess was inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011.
34. Ish Sodhi
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2012/13–present: Northern Districts
- 2016/17: Adelaide Strikers
- 2017–2018: Nottinghamshire
- 2018–2019: Rajasthan Royals
- 2018: Jamaica Tallawahs
- 2020: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- 2021: Worcestershire
- 2022: Welsh Fire
Ish Sodhi made his Test debut against Bangladesh in October 2013, and has since played 26 matches for the New Zealand side. Sodhi has played in all formats of the game for his country, with his last international appearance coming against Pakistan in January 2023.
Ish Sodhi is a right-arm leg break bowler, and has taken 262 Test wickets in his career. Sodhi is currently contracted to play for New Zealand until January 2023.
Sodhi is a regular member of the New Zealand side, and is expected to continue to play for the team in the years to come.
Ish Sodhi is a New Zealand cricketer. He made his Test debut in 2013 and has since played 18 matches. Sodhi has played 37 T20Is, scoring 125 runs at an average of 20.86.
Sodhi has played 88 Test matches, the most of any New Zealand player. Sodhi is a left-handed batsman and is known for his accurate batting.
Sodhi is a left-arm orthodox bowler and has taken 2,337 wickets in his career. Sodhi is currently a member of the Rajasthan Royals team. Sodhi was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1991.
Sodhi made his first-class debut for Northern Districts in 2012. Sodhi is a member of the New Zealand national cricket team and is the second-highest run-scorer in the team's history.
35. Scott Styris
Chennai Super Kings
Career
- 1994/95–2004/05: Northern Districts
- 2005–2006: Middlesex
- 2005/06–2009/10: Auckland
- 2007: Durham
- 2008–2009: Deccan Chargers
- 2010–2011: Essex
- 2010/11–2014/15: Northern Districts
- 2011: Chennai Super Kings
- 2012: Sylhet Royals
- 2012–2013: Sussex
- 2012: Kandurata Warriors
- 2012/13: Hobart Hurricanes
- 2013: Titans
- 2013: Gazi Tank Cricketers
- 2014: Leicestershire
Scott Bernardo Styris, better known by his nickname Miley, is an all-rounder who has played for New Zealand in both test and one-day cricket. He made his test debut in 2002 against the West Indies and played his last test match in 2007 against South Africa.
He has also played for New Zealand in ODIs, making his debut in 1999 against India. In all, Styris has played 221 tests and 111 ODIs for his country. He has been a part of four World Cup squads, and has represented his country at the 2007 and 2011 Cricket World Cups.
In October 2013, Styris announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He is the brother of cricketer Martin Styris. Styris is married to former Paralympian Mandy Seage and has two children. He is currently the assistant coach of the Queensland Bulls in the Australian Big Bash League.
36. Dean Brownlie
Northern Districts men's cricket team
Career
- 2009–2012: Canterbury
- 2012–present: Northern Districts
Dean Brownlie is a New Zealand batsman who made his Test debut in 2011 against Zimbabwe. Brownlie has played 83 Tests for his country, scoring 2,272 runs with a best of 158 against England in 2013.
Brownlie has also played 55 ODIs and 11 T20Is for New Zealand, scoring 2,041 runs and 20 runs respectively. Brownlie is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm medium-pace. Brownlie was born in 1984 in Perth, Western Australia.
Brownlie is married to Aimee and has two children. Dean Brownlie is a cricketing icon in his home country and is well-respected by his peers. Brownlie is currently a batsman/bowler for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.
Dean Brownlie is a New Zealand all-rounder who has played for Canterbury and Northern Districts in the domestic cricket competition.
Dean Brownlie has scored 711 runs and taken 36 wickets in 94 matches for Canterbury. Dean Brownlie has scored a total of 334 runs and taken 5 wickets in 5 matches for Northern Districts.
Dean Brownlie has been a consistent performer for both Canterbury and Northern Districts, with his best bowling performance coming in a match against Otago where he took 1 wicket for 13 runs.
Dean Brownlie is a versatile all-rounder who can score runs and take wickets, and has a good bowling average.
37. Lou Vincent
Sussex County Cricket Club
Career
- 1997/98–2012/13: Auckland
- 2005: Suffolk
- 2006: Worcestershire
- 2008: Lancashire
- 2010: Northamptonshire
- 2011: Sussex County Cricket Club
- 2013: Khulna Royal Bengals
Lou Vincent is a New Zealand batsman who made his Test debut in 2001 against Australia. He has also played ODIs and T20Is for his country. Vincent has been a regular in the New Zealand side since 2001, and has played in 97 Tests, 287 ODIs and 43 T20Is.
He is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm medium. Vincent has scored over 10,000 runs in Test, ODIs and T20Is combined. He was appointed the New Zealand captain in 2007, but was later replaced by Brendon McCullum. He retired from all forms of the game in 2009.
Lou Vincent is currently the batting coach for the New Zealand national cricket team. He was born in 1978 in Warkworth, Auckland. Vincent was a left-handed batsman who played for Auckland in New Zealand during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Vincent enjoyed a successful international career with the New Zealand cricket team, representing his country at Test, One-Day International, and Twenty20 International levels.
Vincent was a prolific scorer, averaging over 30 in all three formats of the game. Vincent was found guilty of match fixing in 2007 and was banned from cricket for life.
After serving his ban, Vincent returned to international cricket in 2013, playing for the Khulna Royal Bengals in Bangladesh. Vincent passed away in February 2018 after a long battle with cancer.
38. Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2011/12–2019/20: Northern Districts
- 2020/21–present: Canterbury
- 2021: Middlesex
- 2022: Rajasthan Royals
- 2023: Lancashire
Daryl Mitchell is an all-rounder who has represented New Zealand in Tests and ODIs. Mitchell made his Test debut in November 2019 against England and has since played 8 more Tests.
Mitchell has also played 51 ODIs for the Kiwis and has averaged 32.27 with a high score of 73 not out. Mitchell is a powerful hitter of the ball and is known for his ability to score rapidly.
Mitchell is a good all-round cricketer and is expected to play an even bigger role for New Zealand in the future. Mitchell is a hard-working player and is always looking to improve his game. Daryl Mitchell is a talented cricketer and is expected to continue to represent New Zealand with distinction in the future.
Daryl Mitchell is a valuable member of the New Zealand Test team and is an important part of the side.
39. Richard Hadlee
Career
- 1971/72–1988/89: Canterbury
- 1978–1987: Nottinghamshire
- 1979/80: Tasmania
Richard Hadlee is a retired cricket all-rounder who represented New Zealand in both the Test and ODI formats. He is the most successful bowler in Test cricket history, with 383 wickets, and is also the joint-second highest wicket-taker in ODIs with 963.
Hadlee was born in 1951 in St Albans, New Zealand. He made his test debut against India in 1975 and went on to achieve 383 Test wickets, a record that still stands. He was also a successful ODI bowler, with 963 wickets in his career. He retired from international cricket in 2003.
Hadlee has been involved in coaching and officiating, and he has also been a television commentator. In 2011, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Hadlee lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has two sons, Daniel and Jarrod, and a daughter, Rebekah.
40. Chris Martin
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 1997/98–2004/05: Canterbury
- 2005/06–2008/09: Auckland
- 2008: Warwickshire
- 2009/10: Canterbury
- 2010: Essex
- 2010/11–2012/13: Auckland
Chris Martin is a right-handed batsman and bowler who represented New Zealand from 2000 to 2013. He made his Test debut in 2000 against South Africa and went on to score 211 Test runs and take 21 wickets.
His last Test was in January 2013 against South Africa. He also played in 112 ODIs and scored 119 runs with two centuries and thirteen half-centuries. In 2007, he made his T20I debut against Kenya and went on to score 24 runs with a high score of 16.
He retired from international cricket in 2013. Chris Martin is currently a cricket commentator for Sky Sport New Zealand. He has two children. Chris Martin is a former New Zealand batsman who played for Warwickshire from 2010 to 2012.
He is best known for his batting ability, with an average of over 30 and an impressive score of 12 not out in a Test against England in 2008.
Martin has also been successful with the ball, taking wickets in excess of 18 per game. He retired from professional cricket in 2013, but continues to play in domestic competitions. Martin is a popular figure in the sport, with fans praising his batting and bowling abilities.
41. Kyle Jamieson
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2016/17–2018/19: Canterbury
- 2019/20–present: Auckland
- 2021–2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2021: Surrey
- 2023 – Present: Chennai Super Kings
Kyle Jamieson is a New Zealand right-arm fast-medium bowler who made his Test debut in February 2020 against India. He has played 18 ODIs and 3 T20Is for his country.
Kyle is a talented all-rounder and is especially strong in the bowling department. He has represented Auckland at both first-class and List A level. Kyle is currently a part of the New Zealand squad for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 tournament in England.
Kyle is a keen footballer and played for Auckland City in the New Zealand Football Championship. He is also a keen surfer and has won a number of surfing competitions. Kyle is a religious person and follows the Hindu faith. Kyle is currently studying business management at Auckland University.
Kyle Jamieson debuted for Canterbury in the 2016/17 season, and has since played for Auckland in the New Zealand domestic T20 competition. Jamieson has played 47 T20Is for New Zealand, scoring 36 runs with a batting average of 18.49 and taking 1 wicket with an average of 33.75.
His best performance came in the 2017 T20I against Australia, when he scored a career-best 51 runs and took 5 wickets.
Jamieson is an all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium.
42. Mathew Sinclair
Career
- 1995/96–2012/13: Central Districts
Mathew Sinclair was born in 1975 in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. He played for New Zealand from 1999 to 2009, making 208 Test appearances and 113 ODI appearances.
He retired from international cricket in 2010. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium bowler. He is occasionally a wicketkeeper. Sinclair is married to former Australian cricketer and commentator Mel McLaughlin.
He has two children. He is currently a commentator for Australian cricket. Mathew Sinclair is a New Zealand batsman who has played for Central Districts in domestic cricket since 1995. Sinclair has played 33 Tests, 54 ODIs and 188 FCs for his country.
He has scored 1,635 runs with an average of 32.05 and taken 33 wickets with a bowling average of 47.37. Sinclair is most notable for his innings of 268 against South Africa in 2003. Sinclair is a member of the New Zealand cricket team and was awarded the MBE in the 2012 Queen's Birthday Honours.
43. Mark Greatbatch
Career
- 1982/83–1985/86: Auckland
- 1986/87–1999/00: Central Districts
Mark Greatbatch is an opening batter who represented New Zealand in international cricket for over a decade. He made his Test debut against England in 1988 and his last appearance was against Pakistan in 1996.
He also represented New Zealand in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and was last seen playing for them in 1996. He has played for several teams over the years, most notably Otago and Auckland. He has also captained Auckland in the domestic circuit.
He is currently a commentator for New Zealand cricket. Mark Greatbatch was a New Zealand cricketer who played in the 1982/83 to 1985/86 season and then from 1986 to 1999/00. He played 41 first-class matches and 84 limited-overs games for Auckland.
He was a left-handed batsman and bowler and scored 2,021 runs with a batting average of 30.62 and 2,206 with a bowling average of 149. He took wickets with a bowling average of 0 and also made 27 catches. He retired in 1999/00 and now coaches cricket.
44. Mark Richardson
Career
- 1989–1992: Auckland
- 1992–2001: Otago
- 2001–2005: Auckland
Mark Richardson is a left-handed batsman who has played test cricket for New Zealand. He made his test debut in 2000 against Zimbabwe and has since played 21 tests.
Richardson's last test was against Australia in 2004. He has also played 51 one-day internationals for New Zealand, the last of which was against South Africa in 2002.
Richardson has a batting average of 34.81 and has scored 2,868 runs. He has also taken 232 wickets in test cricket, with a best performance of 7/151 against Australia in 2001.
Richardson is a slow left arm orthodox bowler and has taken 36 wickets in one-day cricket. He was born in Hastings, New Zealand in 1971. Mark Richardson is married and has two children.
Mark Richardson was a batsman for both Auckland and Otago, playing 38 tests and 157 ODIs between them. He was known for his strong defence, which helped him take 2,776 runs at an average of 44.77 and score 91 centuries.
He was also a very good bowler, taking 66 wickets at an average of 21.00 and bowling 5/77 in his career. He retired from international cricket in 2005. He now works as a cricket coach in New Zealand.
45. James Franklin
Wellington cricket team
Career
- 1998/99–2014/15: Wellington
- 2004: Gloucestershire
- 2006: Glamorgan
- 2009–2010: Gloucestershire
- 2011–2012: Mumbai Indians
- 2011/12: Adelaide Strikers
- 2012: Essex
- 2013: Guyana Amazon Warriors
- 2014: Nottinghamshire
- 2014: Barbados Tridents
- 2015–2018: Middlesex
- 2016–2017: Rajshahi Kings
Franklin was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1980. Franklin made his Test debut for New Zealand in 2001 against Pakistan and played his last Test against South Africa in 2013.
Franklin played 146 ODI games for New Zealand, scoring 244 runs with a high score of 35 and taking 21 wickets. Franklin is an all rounder and is also known for his batting and bowling abilities.
Franklin is currently the batting coach for the New Zealand national cricket team. Franklin made his T20I debut for New Zealand in 2006 and has since played for Guyana Amazon Warriors, Middlesex, Essex, Rajshahi Kings and Nottinghamshire.
Franklin was the leading wicket-taker in the English T20I Championship in 2018, with 18 dismissals in 10 matches. Franklin made his ODI debut for New Zealand against England in 2013 and has since played 35 matches, including the final of the 2017 ICC World T20.
Franklin has also played for the West Indies in ODIs and T20Is. Franklin is a left-arm fast bowler and has taken 208 wickets in 57 T20I matches and 97 ODIs. Franklin was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2019 ICC World Cup.
46. Kyle Mills
Auckland cricket team
Career
- 1998/99–2014/15: Auckland
- 2001: Lincolnshire
- 2012: Uthura Rudras
- 2013: Middlesex
Kyle Mills is an all-rounder who has represented New Zealand in Test and One Day International cricket. Kyle Mills made his Test debut in 2004 against England and scored 227 runs in the match.
Mills played his last Test match in 2009 against India. He scored 116 runs in the game. In ODIs, Mills has played 123 matches and has scored 857 runs. Mills has also played for the New Zealand A team and scored 584 runs in nine matches.
Kyle Mills is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. Mills has a batting average of 36.27 and a bowling average of 26.10. Mills has represented New Zealand in 31 Test matches and scored 2,525 runs. Kyle Mills is a popular player in New Zealand and is considered one of the country's best all-rounders.
Kyle Mills made his Test debut in 2005 against Australia and has gone on to play 176 matches for New Zealand, scoring 11,426 runs at an average of 26.09.
He has played in all three formats of the game for New Zealand, with his highest score coming in the Test format, where he scored 57 against Australia. Mills was also a part of the New Zealand team that won the ICC World T20 in 2012.
He retired from international cricket in 2014 after playing in 76 matches, scoring 2,166 runs at an average of 26.09. Kyle Mills is currently the batting coach for Lincolnshire in the English County Championship.
Kyle Mills was born on 31 January 1987 in Auckland, New Zealand. Kyle Mills is married to his wife, Kim, with the couple having two children.
47. Finn Allen
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- 2017–2020: Auckland
- 2020–present: Wellington
- 2021–present: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2021: Lancashire
- 2022: Yorkshire
Finn Allen is a young right-handed batting top order batter who has represented New Zealand at both the One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) levels.
Finn Allen made his international debut in July 2022, playing against Ireland, and has since played in seven further ODI matches, as well as one T20I. Allen has been a consistent performer for New Zealand, averaging 34.11 in ODI matches, with a top score of 54 not out against Ireland in his debut.
Allen has also been a regular in New Zealand's Twenty20 side, playing in eight of their ten T20I fixtures to date. Allen is currently contracted to New Zealand until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Finn Allen is a left-handed batsman who has played for Auckland and Wellington in domestic cricket. Allen has played 25 ODI matches and 16 T20I matches for New Zealand and has scored 308 runs at an average of 38.50 and taken 5 wickets at an average of 15.00.
Allen has also taken 1 wicket in 1 match in international cricket. Allen has played for Lancashire in county cricket and has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.68.
Allen is currently playing for Wellington in the IPL. Allen is a left-arm orthodox spinner. Allen was born on 2nd of December, 1995. Allen is a New Zealand citizen.
48. Bruce Edgar
Career
- 1976/77–1989/90: Wellington
Bruce Edgar made his Test debut for New Zealand against England in 1978. He went on to make 143 appearances for the national side and was a key part of the side that won the World Cup in 1983.
Edgar retired from international cricket in 1986 but continued to play for New Zealand in domestic cricket. He retired from all forms of cricket in 1997. Edgar is now a cricket coach and has worked with the national side and various junior teams.
Edgar has also been involved with television commentary and is currently a commentator for New Zealand's domestic cricket. Bruce Edgar is a well-known figure in New Zealand cricket and has been involved in many memorable moments for the national side.
Edgar played 43 Tests, scoring 1,958 runs at an average of 30.59 and taking 164 wickets. He made his Test debut against New Zealand in 1976 and went on to play for Wellington until 1989. He was a key part of the New Zealand side that won the World Cup in 1983 and 1987.
In domestic cricket, he represented Otago and Canterbury. He retired from international cricket in 1990, after playing in the final Test of that year against Australia. He now works as a cricket commentator and television presenter. He married his wife, Debbie, in 1984.
They have two children. Edgar is a popular cricket commentator and has appeared on various television programmes, including Fox Cricket and Test Match Special. He was inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame in 2011.
49. Matt Horne
Career
- 1998: Kuala Lumpur
Matt Horne was born on 5 December 1970 in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand. After making his Test debut for New Zealand in February 1997, Horne played his final Test match in May 2003 against Sri Lanka.
Horne also played 97 ODIs for New Zealand, the last of which came against Pakistan in April 2002. Horne currently plays first-class cricket for Auckland in the Plunket Shield. Horne's mother, Noelene Swinton, is a well-known actress and his brother, Phil, is a musician.
Horne has two nephews, Ben and Tom, through his brother's marriage to Ben's sister. Horne is a keen golfer and has won several tournaments. Horne is currently married to former model Eloise Gibson. Horne is a popular figure in New Zealand, where he is known for his sense of humour and charity work.
50. Michael Bracewell
New Zealand national cricket team
Career
- New Zealand: (2022–present)
Michael Bracewell is a left-handed batting all-rounder who made his test debut for New Zealand in June 2022 against England. He has played for New Zealand in all formats of the game and is a key member of the team.
Bracewell is known for his consistent batting and bowling performances, which have seen him play a major role for the national side. He is married to his long-time girlfriend and has two young children. Bracewell is a popular figure in the New Zealand cricket community and is highly regarded by his peers.
He is a hard-working all-rounder who is always looking to contribute to the team. Michael Bracewell is one of the most experienced players in the New Zealand squad and is poised to continue his success in the future.
He is a popular member of the team and is well-liked by his fans. Michael Bracewell is a talented all-rounder who is highly respected by his peers and is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the New Zealand team.
51. Tim McIntosh
Auckland cricket team
Career
- 1998/99–2003/04: Auckland
- 2004/05: Canterbury
- 2005/06–2013/14: Auckland
Tim McIntosh is a left-handed batsman who has played for New Zealand since 2008. McIntosh made his test debut for New Zealand against the West Indies in 2008 and scored 242 runs in the process.
McIntosh played for Auckland from 1998 to 2003 before playing for the New Zealand cricket team in Tests. McIntosh has played 46 first-class matches for Auckland scoring 2,161 runs and taking 507 wickets.
McIntosh is currently a batsman for the Wellington Phoenix in the New Zealand Super League. McIntosh is also a part-time physical education teacher. McIntosh is married and has two children. McIntosh is a popular player in New Zealand, and is often seen at social events with his wife and children.
McIntosh was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 tournament.
Final Words
The best cricketers to have ever played for New Zealand are Sir Richard Hadlee, Martin Crowe, and Glenn Turner. They all have extensive international experience and are considered to be the greatest batsmen, bowlers and captains of all time.
