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New Zealand Team squad for ICC champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)

New Zealand Team Squad for ICC Champion Trophy 2025 (CT 2025)
CategoryPlayer NameRole
BATTERSMark ChapmanBatter
Kane WilliamsonBatter
Will YoungBatter
ALL ROUNDERSDaryl MitchellBatting Allrounder
Rachin RavindraBatting Allrounder
Michael BracewellBatting Allrounder
Glenn PhillipsBatting Allrounder
Mitchell Santner (C)Bowling Allrounder
Nathan SmithBowling Allrounder
WICKET KEEPERSDevon ConwayWK-Batter
Tom LathamWK-Batter
BOWLERSWilliam O’RourkeBowler
Lockie FergusonBowler
Matt HenryBowler
Jacob DuffyBowler

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Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, Jacob Duffy

New Zealand match schedule in ICC Champions trophy 2025 (CT 2025)

DateDayMatch DetailsVenueMatch Start Time (GMT)Match Start Time (Local)
Feb 19WedPakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group ANational Stadium, Karachi09:00 AM GMT02:00 PM LOCAL
Feb 24MonBangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group ARawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi09:00 AM GMT02:00 PM LOCAL
Mar 02SunNew Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group ADubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai09:00 AM GMT01:00 PM LOCAL

New Zealand’s Performance in the ICC Trophy: A Comprehensive Review

The ICC Champions Trophy was one of cricket’s most prestigious tournaments, second only to the ICC Cricket World Cup in importance. Held from 1998 to 2017, it featured the top-ranked teams battling for supremacy in a shorter, high-stakes competition. Over the years, New Zealand developed a reputation as a competitive and resilient side in international cricket. Their performances in the Champions Trophy ranged from triumphant victories to disappointing early exits. The most notable achievement for the Kiwis was their historic triumph in 2000, which remains one of the finest moments in their cricketing history. This article provides a detailed look at New Zealand’s journey through the Champions Trophy editions.

1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Bangladesh) – Quarter-finals Exit

The inaugural ICC KnockOut Trophy (as it was originally called) was held in Bangladesh in 1998. It was a short tournament with a knockout format. New Zealand entered the competition with high hopes but faced a strong Indian team in the quarter-finals. Despite some promising performances, they were outplayed by India, who secured a dominant victory to eliminate the Kiwis.

2000 ICC KnockOut Trophy (Kenya) – Champions

The 2000 edition of the tournament, held in Nairobi, Kenya, was the defining moment for New Zealand cricket. They went into the tournament as underdogs but emerged as Champions, securing their first major ICC title.

This was New Zealand’s first ICC trophy and remains their only Champions Trophy title.

2002 ICC Champions Trophy (Sri Lanka) – Semi-finals

The format was changed in 2002, and the competition was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy. New Zealand performed well and reached the semi-finals, demonstrating their consistency in ICC tournaments.

2004 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit

This edition was disappointing for New Zealand as they were eliminated in the group stage. The team struggled against stronger opponents like Australia and England and failed to advance to the knockout rounds. The batting lineup underperformed, leading to an early exit.

2006 ICC Champions Trophy (India) – Semi-finals

New Zealand bounced back in 2006, reaching the semi-finals once again.

2009 ICC Champions Trophy (South Africa) – Runners-up

The 2009 edition saw New Zealand reaching their second ICC final, proving their ability to compete at the highest level.

Although they finished as runners-up, this performance highlighted New Zealand’s fighting spirit and consistency in ICC tournaments.

2013 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit

After their impressive run in 2009, New Zealand had a disappointing tournament in 2013, failing to progress beyond the group stage.

2017 ICC Champions Trophy (England) – Group Stage Exit

New Zealand entered the 2017 Champions Trophy with a strong squad featuring Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and Trent Boult. However, their campaign ended in disappointment.

Overall Performance Summary

YearPerformance
1998Quarter-finals
2000Champions
2002Semi-finals
2004Group Stage
2006Semi-finals
2009Runners-up
2013Group Stage
2017Group Stage

Key Players in New Zealand’s Champions Trophy History

Several players have been instrumental in New Zealand’s success in the Champions Trophy:

New Zealand’s history

New Zealand’s history in the ICC Champions Trophy has been a mix of highs and lows. Their victory in 2000 remains a defining moment in their cricketing legacy. Their ability to reach the final in 2009 and multiple semi-finals showcases their consistency. However, early exits in 2013 and 2017 indicate challenges they faced in adapting to evolving competition.

While the tournament is now discontinued, New Zealand’s performances in the Champions Trophy played a crucial role in their growth as a major cricketing nation. The lessons learned from these tournaments contributed to their later success, including their 2019 World Cup final appearance and 2021 ICC World Test Championship victory. Their resilience, ability to punch above their weight, and commitment to excellence continue to define New Zealand cricket on the world stage.

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