New Zealand national cricket team

New Zealand national cricket team

The New Zealand national cricket team, also known as the Black Caps, is the representative cricket team of New Zealand. They are governed by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). The team is one of the ten Test-playing nations and has a strong presence in international cricket.

In the first test match against England at the Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Tim Southee won the toss and elected to bowl. This pink ball test is highly anticipated and is expected to be a thrilling encounter between the two teams. The New Zealand team is known for their strong bowling attack and will look to make early inroads into the English batting lineup.

With a rich cricketing history and a talented group of players, the New Zealand national cricket team has achieved significant success in recent years. They have consistently been ranked among the top teams in the world and have made it to the finals of multiple ICC tournaments. The team has a strong fan base and is known for their fighting spirit and sportsmanship.