Last Updated on September 11, 2021 by Umar Khan
The New Zealand cricket board has announced the 15 member squad for T20 World Cup 2021. Like England, New Zealand also does not have a good track record of the ICC T20 or ODI World Cups. Apart from the ICC Champions Trophy, they have never won an ICC event. That is why the team is considered one of the unluckiest teams of the ICC cricket world cup history. But this time New Zealand has a golden chance to win ICC T20 World Cup for the first time in their history. A detailed overview of the team is given below.
Kane Williamson (c), Todd Astle, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee; Injury cover: Adam Milne
New Zealand, World Cup Squad, consists of a powerful batting lineup. Kane Williamson who aiming to lift the trophy for the first time is loaded with a star-studded squad for the T20 World cup. The powerful bowling lineup of the team has 3 ICC top ten ranked bowlers. Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, and Tim Southee are the bowlers who have made confirmed their places in the top ten. But this is not the end, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, and Todd Astle are also included in the squad. Looking at the squad we can say that New Zealand has one of the best bowling attacks in the mega event.
New Zealand – Super12 Group 2
Matches:
- 26 Oct – v PAK
- 31 Oct – v IND
- 3 Nov – v B1
- 5 Nov – v A2
- 7 Nov – v AFG
New Zealand team, though always start its journey as underdogs but displays high-profile cricket. They have never lost to India, which is one of the most significant achievements of the team. After 1992 ODI World, for the first time, New Zealand’s performances as a team are at their peak. In the ICC Ranking sheet, the team is standing at the number 4 position just behind Pakistan.
Like the 50 Over Cricket World Cup back in 1992, they started as a favorite. But this time, the scenario is different. Once again they will start the upcoming ICC T20 World 2021 as favorites. This is a good sign for the team. And may they become the champions for the first time.
Let’s have a look at the New Zealand ICC T20 World Cup Team.
Top-Order-Black Caps Squad For T20 World Cup
The Top-order of the team is a mixture of big-hitting aggression and solid batting technique. Batsmen like Martin Guptill and Colin Munro can destroy any group with their belligerent batting. To steady the ship of the batting lineup, the skipper Kim Williamson provides the team with this facility. He plays with his calm head to handle all the pressure of opposition.
Middle-Order-NZ T20 World Cup Squad
Middle-order plays the most crucial role in the game. Most of the time, a team relies on middle-order to provide the lower-order with a solid foundation. The lower order can only be effective if the middle-order gives them a good platform.
Team New Zealand has got a solid middle-order. Devon Conway and Ross Taylor are the two most reliable pairs of the middle order. Both of them can capitalize on a good start or rebuild if the start is not good.
Two powerful All-rounder, Jami Neesham and Mitchell Santner. Both of them can use the long handle to increase the scoring rate of the team. Glenn Phillips is also a good batsman.
The Lower Order
The Lower order of the team has some outstanding bowlers. A decent fast bowling attack and an exceptional spin department show that this time New Zealand has a real chance to clinch the trophy for the first time in history. Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, and Ish Sodhi are the cream of the bowling attack.
The squad has now been officially announced. What is the best thing about the squad is that it has a powerful spin bowling attack. And we all the condition of the UAE. The tracks there are spinner-friendly which means New Zealand is heading in the right direction. Before the world cup, New Zealand lost the series against Bangladesh 3-2. The team will start the T20 series against Pakistan on
Team New Zealand will take on India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the other two teams which qualifies from the first round.