With the excitement around the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 taking the air, a lot of eyes are on some of the competitive and top-ranked teams, including defending champions Team India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and others. While these teams are in their last stages of preparation, a few teams, like the Black Caps, have set their eyes on the coveted silverware.
Known for their disciplined approach and tactical flexibility, New Zealand will be keen to make a strong start at the competition. Placed in Group D, their sequence of matches could be crucial in helping the team build momentum, along with managing the workload of their players and maintaining consistency throughout the tournament.
New Zealand’s T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: All you need to know
In which group have New Zealand been placed in the T20 World Cup 2026?
The New Zealand side have been placed in Group D, alongside South Africa, underdogs Afghanistan, Canada and the UAE.
New Zealand’s schedule for T20 World Cup 2026
| Date & Day | Match Details | Timing (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, Sunday | New Zealand vs Afghanistan | 11:00 am | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| February 10, Tuesday | New Zealand vs UAE | 3:00 pm | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| February 14, Saturday | New Zealand vs South Africa | 7:00 pm | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| February 17, Tuesday | New Zealand vs Canada | 11:00 am | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
New Zealand squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
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