Team guideNov 6, 20264 min read
New Zealand Cricket Team: History, Home Grounds and How to Follow Them Live
New Zealand are a small cricket nation that keeps reaching the final stages of major tournaments.
Who they are
New Zealand are known for team spirit, smart captaincy and disciplined bowling. They play well above their size.
Governing body and nickname
New Zealand is run by New Zealand Cricket. The team is often called the Black Caps.
Home grounds
New Zealand play at Eden Park in Auckland, the Basin Reserve in Wellington, Hagley Oval in Christchurch and Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Major titles
New Zealand won the Champions Trophy in 2000 and the World Test Championship in 2021.
What to watch for
Watch the seam bowlers in home conditions and how the team builds pressure with tight overs.
How to follow them live
When New Zealand play, the match appears on the Crease live page with ball by ball updates, the scorecard and the result as soon as it is final. Check the schedule page for the next fixture and the results page for the last one. Squads and records change, so confirm the latest on the official board site.
Quick answers
Who runs the New Zealand cricket team?
New Zealand Cricket runs it.
When did New Zealand play their first Test?
New Zealand played their first Test in 1930 against England.
Where can I follow New Zealand live scores?
On Crease, open the live page or the schedule page when a New Zealand match is on. Scores update every few seconds.