Black Caps Set for Blockbuster Home Summer Against Cricket Powerhouses

Wednesday - 09/07/2025 03:41

The South Africa leg will see double-headers involving both the men's and women's teams

New Zealand is set to host a thrilling home summer of cricket in 2025-26, welcoming Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies. The Black Caps will compete across various formats, offering fans a feast of international cricket. Simultaneously, the White Ferns are preparing for a series of white-ball matches against South Africa and Zimbabwe.

New Zealand Men's Team Packed Schedule Ahead of T20 World Cup

The men's team have a packed schedule ahead of the T20 World Cup next year © Getty

The action begins on October 1 with a three-match T20I series against arch-rivals Australia. Following this, England will visit for a white-ball series, featuring three T20Is starting October 18 and three ODIs commencing October 26.

The West Indies will then arrive for an extensive tour, starting with a five-match T20I series on November 5. This will be followed by three ODIs, starting November 16, and a three-Test series, with the first Test beginning on December 6.

White Ferns' Home Season

Fresh from the ODI World Cup 2025 in India and Sri Lanka, the White Ferns will play 14 white-ball games at home, starting early next year.

Key Fixtures for New Zealand Women's Team

First-ever series against Zimbabwe: A three-match T20I series begins on February 25, followed by a three-match ODI series (part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29) starting March 5.
South Africa series: A five-match T20I series will be played as double-headers alongside the men's matches from March 15 to 25. They will also play three ODIs against South Africa Women, between March 29 and April 4.

Official Statements

"It's great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents for both the Black Caps and White Ferns, and especially pleasing for NZC to host the first-ever series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand women," said NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink. "Fans will see top-tier cricket across all our major centres, with the doubleheaders against South Africa offering a chance to watch the very best female and male cricketers in the world on display in a unique day-out experience."

Weenink added, "We're thrilled to build this exciting home summer around the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and on the back of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, giving our players a chance to shine on the global stage as well as at home in front of their own fans. We've seen fantastic crowds across the country over the past few seasons and are looking forward to that continuing this summer given the strength of the schedule."

Pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson echoed the sentiment, stating, "It feels like a marquee summer. The calibre of opposition means we'll be constantly tested for the duration of the season and that's what you want as a cricketer. It's great to have another three-Test series at home and I'm sure the fans will get in behind the Test team as they have in seasons gone by. It's always special to play in front of a home crowd and we're hoping Kiwis will get out in force to support us once again this summer."