2011 ICC World Cup squad of New Zealand
by admin on January 19, 2011
in Cricket team squads for 2011 ICC World Cup, New Zealand, World cup 2011
New Zealand cricket team could be well defined as the underachievers but with absolutely explosive and mighty talent. Although they have been performing pretty much consistently throughout the history but never made their way through to ICC World Cup finals or claimed the trophy. For this very reason, New Zealand cricket team is known as the ‘Semi-Final Specialists’. In total, New Zealand appeared in four semi-finals of the world cup but never into finals. In 2011 ICC World Cup under the absolute and mature captaincy of Daniel Vettory, New Zealand cricket team is all set to end the hoo-doo of reaching semi final and losing. The cricket experts are much confident about New Zealand claiming the trophy of 2011 ICC World Cup due to the talent in New Zealand team. The 2011 ICC World Cup squad of New Zealand team is:
1) Daniel Vettori (Capt)
2) Hamish Bennett
3) James Franklin
4) Martin Guptill
5) Jamie How
6) Brendon McCullum
7) Nathan McCullum
8) Kyle Mills
9) Jacob Oram
10) Jesse Ryder
11) Time Southee
12) Scott Styris
13) Ross Taylor
14) Kane Williamson
15) Luke Woodcock
Dream Team New Zealand
by admin on January 8, 2011
in Cricket dream teams, New Zealand
Despite superior performances by the Kiwis, New Zealand’s cricket team is considered to be the most unlucky team to win a World Cup. It’s the only team which managed to reach the semi finals five times in World Cup history, but lady luck has never shined on the destiny of the Kiwis. 1992 World Cup was the only world Cup where the New Zealand under the captaincy of Martin Crowe was at its best and it was said that 1992 World Cup is for the Kiwis. However, losing to Pakistan in the semi final shattered the dreams of black caps to win the World Cup.
For the interest of our readers, a dream team for New Zealand is sorted out which is as follows:
- Martin Crowe (Opening Batsman)
- Brendon Mc Cullum (Opening Batsman/Wicketkeeper)
- Lou Vincent (Top Order Batsman)
- Nathan Astle (Middle Order Batsman)
- Stephen Fleming (Middle Order Batsman)
- Daniel Vettori (Lower Middle Order Batsman)
- Chris Cairns (All rounder)
- Chris Haris (All rounder)
- Richard Hadlee (Fast Bowler)
- Dick Motz (Fast Bowler)
- Shane Bond (Fast Bowler)
Most Catches by a 12th man in an innings
by admin on January 3, 2011
in New Zealand, South Africa
It’s very interesting to know that there are a few matches, which can be counted on fingertips where the substitute player or 12th man has taken crucial catches for the teams. The first event of such kind took place back in 1980 when John Bracewell, the ingenious right arm off break spinner from New Zealand took 4 catches in an inning against Aussies at Adelaide Australia.
In 1994, Proteas famous right arm medium fast bowler Brian McMillan was the second 12th man to take 3 catches in two innings during a series played against Australia at Perth. Bryan Young of New Zealand share the record of taking 3 catches in two innings during a series against India played at Nagpur, India in 1995. Pakistan’s Nasir Jamshed, a left-handed batsman who joined the Pakistan cricket team squad min 2008 is the fourth and last substitute who took 3 catches in two innings versus India in a series played at Dhaka Bangladesh.
Top ten Twenty-20 openers/middle order batsmen of New Zealand
by admin on December 31, 2010
in 20Twenty Cricket, New Zealand, Players, Top ten batsmen
Since the introduction of the fast format Twenty 20 matches, New Zealand’s team has won many laurels in this format of cricket. Their Twenty 20 openers and middle order batsmen are counted amongst the world’s most seasoned and experienced openers and middle order batsmen of Twenty 20. Brendon McCullum, with his 116(not out) score, is at second place in the top five Twenty 20 openers and middle order batsmen of the world and at number one in the list of the top ten openers and middle order batsmen of New Zealand.
|
Batsman |
Runs | Year |
| Brendon McCullum | 116* | 28 Feb 2010 |
| Brendon McCullum | 69* | 27 Feb 2009 |
| Jacob Oram | 66* | 11 Dec 2007 |
| Scott Styris | 66 | 17 Feb 2005 |
| Ross Taylor | 63 | 26 Dec 2008 |
| Aaron Redmond | 63 | 11 Jun 2009 |
| Ross Taylor | 62 | 15 Sep 2007 |
| Jesse Ryder | 62 | 28 Dec 2008 |
| Jacob Oram | 61 | 5 Feb 2008 |
| Brendon McCullum | 61 | 15 Feb 2009 |
Top ten ODI openers/middle order batsmen of New Zealand
by admin on December 31, 2010
in New Zealand, One day Cricket, Players, Top ten batsmen
Openers and middle order batsmen have achieved laurels for the New Zealand cricket team in ODI matches. New Zealand’s cricket team has a very good batting line, especially in the form openers and middle order batsmen. Lou Vincent is one of New Zealand’s most refined players and has made 172 runs in an ODI match to be at the top on the board of top ten ODI openers/middle order batsmen of New Zealand. The remaining nine players with their individual ODI scores are mentioned in the list.
|
Batsman |
Runs | Year |
| Lou Vincent | 172 | 24 Aug 2005 |
| GM Turner | 171* | 7 Jun 1975 |
| BB McCullum | 166 | 1 Jul 2008 |
| JAH Marchal | 161 | 1 Jul 2008 |
| Nathan Astle | 145* | 10 Sep 2004 |
| SB Styris | 141 | 10 Feb 2003 |
| GM Turner | 140 | 20 Mar 1983 |
| JM How | 139 | 20 Feb 2008 |
| SP Fleming | 134* | 16 Feb 2003 |
| BB McCullum | 131 | 6 Nov 2009 |