2007 ICC World Twenty20 semi-finalists New Zealand cricket team will be eyeing to make first appearance in the prestigious event in India. Kiwis have never reached to the final of t20 world cup and will be looking to make things change in the sixth edition of championship in 2016. Blackcaps have directly qualified for the super-10 stage of WT20 2016 as per their good ICC T20 rankings.
New Zealand are scheduled to meet former world champions India and Pakistan in the group stage matches of championship. NZ to play opening game of 2016 t20 cricket world cup on 15th March against India in Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur.
Neighbor Australia will be awaiting New Zealand in HPCA stadium on 18th March. It will be crucial battle in the event as both these teams met in 2015 cricket world cup final in which Australia beat New Zealand to clinch the title. After Australia’s challenge, Blackcaps will be facing Pakistan team at PCA stadium in Mohali on 22 March, 2016. Team will play their last group match of tournament against qualifying team from round-1.
Have a look at the complete matches info of New Zealand cricket team.
New Zealand Matches at 2016 World T20
Date | Time | Fixture | Venue |
15 March | Evening | New Zealand vs India | Vidarbha Cricket Stadium, Nagpur |
18 March | Afternoon | New Zealand vs Australia | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
22 March | Evening | New Zealand vs Pakistan | PCA Stadium, Mohali |
26 March | Afternoon | New Zealand vs TBC | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |