Black Caps 2025–26 Season

The story so far

New Zealand won the two-Test series in Zimbabwe 2-0, with the second Test a record innings-and-359-run win after a declaration at 601-3.^{9, 10 Aug 2025} At home in October, the first Twenty20 against England was washed out, and a 65-run loss in the second match ended New Zealand's chance of winning that series.^{20, 23 Oct 2025} New Zealand then won the one-day series against England, clinching it with a five-wicket win in Hamilton and winning the third match in Wellington.^{29 Oct 2025; 1 Nov 2025} Against the West Indies, New Zealand won the first two one-day internationals, securing their 11th successive home ODI series win.^{16, 19 Nov 2025} The first Test in Christchurch was drawn after the West Indies reached 457/6 chasing 531, and New Zealand won the second Test in Wellington by nine wickets.^{6, 11 Dec 2025}

Latest

New Zealand won the third Test at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui by 323 runs, completing a 2-0 Test series win over the West Indies.^{21 Dec 2025} Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel were the bowlers noted in the win.^{21 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 10 Aug 2025New Zealand win in Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, taking the series 2-0.
2. 23 Oct 2025A 65-run loss in the second T20 ends New Zealand's hopes of winning the series.
3. 29 Oct 2025New Zealand beat England by five wickets in Hamilton to win the ODI series.
4. 19 Nov 2025Win over the West Indies in Napier secures an 11th straight home ODI series win.
5. 6 Dec 2025West Indies reach 457/6 chasing 531 to secure a historic draw in Christchurch.
6. 7 Dec 2025Henry, Smith and Santner are ruled out, and Rae and Clarke are called up.
7. 11 Dec 2025New Zealand win the second Test in Wellington by nine wickets.
8. 21 Dec 2025New Zealand win the third Test by 323 runs to take the series 2-0.

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