New Zealand Cricket Team Jersey Numbers 1-100

PLAYER NAME	JERSEY NO.
NA	1
Bryan Young	2
Ross Taylor	3
NA	4
Chris Harris	5
Chris Cairns	6
Stephen Fleming	7
Rachin Ravindra	8
William O'Rourke	9
Craig McMillan	10
Daniel Vettori	11
Kyle Jamieson	12
William O'Rourke	13
Daryl Tuffey	14
Geoff Allott	15
Finn Allen	16
Ben Lister	17
Trent Boult	18
Matthew Bell , Adam Parore	19
Adam Milne	20
Matt Henry	21
Kane Williamson	22
Glenn Phillips	23
Ajaz Patel	24
Chris Drum	25
NA	26
Jacob Duffy , Shane Bond	27
William Somerville , Shayne O'Connor	28
Glen Sulzberger	29
Chad Bowes , Chris Nevin	30
Martin Guptill	31
Chris Martin	32
Dion Nash	33
NA	34
Mark Richardson	35
Gavin Larsen	36
Daryl Tuffey	37
Tim Southee , Jacob Oram	38
NA	39
Lou Vincent	40
Andre Adams	41
Brendon McCullum	42
Tim Seifert , Robbie Hart	43
Cole McConchie , Paul Hitchcock	44
NA	45
Henry Shipley	46
BJ Watling	47
Tom Latham	48
NA	49
James Neesham	50
NA	51
NA	52
NA	53
NA	54
NA	55
Scott Styris	56
NA	57
NA	58
NA	59
Todd Astle , Todd Astle	60
Ish Sodhi	61
NA	62
NA	63
NA	64
NA	65
Tom Blundell , Mark Priest	66
Adam Parore	67
NA	68
Lockie Ferguson	69
James Franklin	70
NA	71
NA	72
NA	73
Mitchell Santner	74
Daryl Mitchell	75
NA	76
Colin de Grandhomme , Roger Twose	77
NA	78
NA	79
Mark Chapman	80
NA	81
Colin Munro	82
NA	83
NA	84
NA	85
Henry Nicholls	86
NA	87
Devon Conway	88
NA	89
NA	90
Simon Doull	91
NA	92
NA	93
NA	94
NA	95
NA	96
NA	97
NA	98
NA	99
NA	100

Interesting Facts About New Zealand Cricket Jersey Numbers

Several New Zealand cricketers have chosen their jersey numbers based on personal significance or superstition:

• Kane Williamson (No. 22): He chose 22 as a tribute to his childhood days when he played with that number. It has since become a symbol of his calm leadership and consistency.
• Ross Taylor (No. 3): Taylor wore No. 3 throughout his career, reflecting his batting position and a number he considered lucky. This number became iconic as he became New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer.
• Brendon McCullum (No. 42): McCullum picked 42 because it was the number of his childhood idol. He made it legendary with his fearless, aggressive style of play.
• Daniel Vettori (No. 11): His number was chosen early in his career and remained with him as he became New Zealand’s greatest left-arm spinner and a key all-rounder.
• Martin Guptill (No. 31): Guptill wears 31 in honour of a late friend who wore the same number. His explosive batting made this number famous in ODIs and T20Is.
• Tim Southee (No. 38): Southee picked 38 as a young pacer, and it grew with him throughout his long and illustrious career, becoming one of New Zealand's most successful fast bowlers.
• Stephen Fleming (No. 7): He chose 7 as a nod to his lucky number and became one of New Zealand’s finest captains, guiding the team with elegance and strategy.

About the Black Caps

Nickname Origin: The New Zealand national cricket team is officially known as the Black Caps. The name 'Kiwi' is derived from the little flightless bird unique to New Zealand, which is highly regarded by the Māori people.

Founding and Early History: The New Zealand Cricket Council was formed in December 1894. The Kiwis were granted Test status in 1930, becoming the fifth Test-playing nation. They played their first Test match against England in Christchurch. Their first Test win came 26 years later, in 1956, against the West Indies at Eden Park. New Zealand played its first One Day International (ODI) in the 1972-73 season against Pakistan in Christchurch.

Major Achievements and Performance:

ICC World Test Championship (WTC): New Zealand are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having defeated India by 8 wickets in the inaugural final in 2021.

ICC Champions Trophy: They won the ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout) in October 2000, defeating India in the final.

World Cup Finals: New Zealand reached the World Cup final in 2015 and 2019. In 2019, the final against England was tied, and the Super Over also tied, with England being declared winners on a boundary-count rule.

T20 World Cup: They were runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Notable Records: New Zealand holds the record for the fastest double century in Test matches (153 balls) by Nathan Astle in 2002, the fastest Test century by balls faced (54 balls) by Brendon McCullum in 2015/16, and the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) by Martin Guptill in 2015.

Retired Jersey Numbers: New Zealand Cricket has retired jersey numbers as a tribute to legendary players. These include:

No. 6 for Chris Cairns

No. 7 for Stephen Fleming

No. 9 for Nathan Astle

No. 11 for Daniel Vettori

No. 42 for Brendon McCullum New Zealand Cricket generally retires shirt numbers for players who have represented the country in 200 or more ODIs.

Jersey Evolution: New Zealand's cricket jerseys have evolved significantly over time. Early kits included beige and tan, with some "grey WSC jerseys" also noted. More recent designs have featured teal (like the 2021 T20 World Cup kit) and solid black, reflecting the "Black Caps" identity.

Team Structure: The New Zealand national cricket team is owned by New Zealand Cricket (NZC). As of the provided sources, Tim Southee is the Test Captain, while Kane Williamson captains the ODI and T20I teams. Their head coach is Gary Stead.

General Information on Jersey Numbers

What is the primary purpose of jersey numbers in cricket?

Jersey numbers in cricket serve multiple purposes, including player identification, carrying tradition and legacy, reflecting personal preference or superstitions, fostering team unity, and boosting fan engagement through merchandise.

When did the use of jersey numbers become standard in international cricket?

The use of jersey numbers in international cricket became standard during the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

The use of jersey numbers in international cricket became standard during the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

Test cricket adopted names and numbers on jerseys later, in 2019, to enhance fan connection and appeal.

Can two players have the same jersey number in a playing eleven?

No, a key rule is that two players cannot have the same number in a playing eleven. However, squad lists may show shared numbers if players are not expected to be in the same playing XI simultaneously.

Notable Players and Their Jersey Numbers

Which notable players are associated with jersey number 3 for New Zealand ?

Ross Taylor (previously Matt Horne) is associated with jersey number 3.

Who currently wears jersey number 8 for the New Zealand ODI team?

 Rachin Ravindra currently wears jersey number 8 (previously unassigned).

Which iconic New Zealand captain wore jersey number 7?

 Stephen Fleming wore jersey number 7.

What is Kane Williamson's jersey number and why did he choose it?

Kane Williamson wears jersey number 22, which he chose as a tribute to his childhood days when he played with that number.

Why did Brendon McCullum choose jersey number 42?

Brendon McCullum picked 42 because it was the number of his childhood idol.

Which New Zealand bowler is associated with jersey number 38?

Tim Southee is associated with jersey number 38.

Who is known for wearing jersey number 31 for New Zealand?

 Martin Guptill is known for wearing jersey number 31.

About the Black Caps

What are the nicknames for the New Zealand national cricket team?

The New Zealand national cricket team is officially known as the Black Caps. They are also simply referred to as the Kiwis.

What is the origin of the nickname 'Kiwis'?

The name 'Kiwis' is derived from the little flightless bird unique to New Zealand, which is highly regarded by the Māori people.

When was the New Zealand Cricket Council formed?

The New Zealand Cricket Council was formed in December 1894.

When did New Zealand gain Test status and who was their first Test opponent?

The Kiwis were granted Test status in 1930, becoming the fifth Test-playing nation. They played their first Test match against England in Christchurch.

When did New Zealand achieve their first Test win?

Their first Test win came 26 years after their debut, in 1956, against the West Indies at Eden Park.

When did New Zealand play their first One Day International (ODI)?

New Zealand played its first One Day International (ODI) in the 1972-73 season against Pakistan in Christchurch.

Major Achievements

What major ICC title are New Zealand the current holders of?

New Zealand are the current holders of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title, having defeated India in the inaugural final in 2021.

Which major ICC trophy did New Zealand win in October 2000?

They won the ICC Champions Trophy (Knockout) in October 2000, defeating India in the final.

How many times has New Zealand reached the Cricket World Cup final?

New Zealand reached the World Cup final in 2015 and 2019.

What was the outcome of the 2019 Cricket World Cup final for New Zealand?

In 2019, the final against England was tied, and the Super Over also tied, with England being declared winners on a boundary-count rule.

When were New Zealand runners-up in the T20 World Cup?

They were runners-up in the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Which New Zealand player holds the record for the fastest double century in Test matches?

Nathan Astle holds the record for the fastest double century in Test matches (153 balls) in 2002.

Who holds the record for the fastest Test century by balls faced for New Zealand?

Brendon McCullum holds the record for the fastest Test century by balls faced (54 balls) in 2015/16.

Who scored the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match for New Zealand?

Martin Guptill holds the highest individual score in a Cricket World Cup match (237*) in 2015.

Retired Jersey Numbers and Team Structure

Which jersey numbers have been retired by New Zealand Cricket?

Retired jersey numbers include No. 6 for Chris Cairns, No. 7 for Stephen Fleming, No. 9 for Nathan Astle, No. 11 for Daniel Vettori, and No. 42 for Brendon McCullum.

What is the general criterion for retiring jersey numbers in New Zealand Cricket?

New Zealand Cricket generally retires shirt numbers for players who have represented the country in 200 or more ODIs.

Who is the current Test Captain for the New Zealand cricket team?

As of the provided information, Tim Southee is the Test Captain.

Who captains the ODI and T20I teams for New Zealand?

Kane Williamson captains the ODI and T20I teams.

Who is the head coach of the New Zealand national cricket team?

Gary Stead is the head coach.