Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand’s predicted squad

New Zealand had a mixed year when it comes to ODIs in 2024. In their last two series, they lost to Sri Lanka by a 0-2 margin in a three-match series away from home. They are now hosting the same team in and are leading 2-0 with one match to go. The Kiwis have lost some big guns in the form of Tim Southee and Trent Boult, who has not signed the central contract with the board.

But the team is embossed with great all-rounding options and have some big hitters, who, on their day, can turn the game upside down. The team will be led by the veteran Mitchell Santner and Kane Williamson will be back for the tri-series against Pakistan and South Africa before entering the Champions Trophy 2025 arena. 

Here's New Zealand's Predicted squad for Champions Trophy 2025:

Top-order: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson

Will Young has been the team's go-to opener and has done well providing an early start. On the other hand, Rachin Ravindra is ably known to provided a secure start buildiing partnerships with the middle order batters. Furthermore, Devon Conway has played lot of franchise cricket in the sub-continent and is one of the prominent weapon of the Kiwis. Though injuries have marred last couple of years, Kane Williamson’s experience could not be ruled out as a batter ans guide to Santner.

Middle Order: Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk)

Mitchell Hay’s prowess is not tested properly in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. He is just four ODIs old and the team has shown faith in him, as he could be another wicketkeeping option. Tom Latham led the team in World Cup 2023 in the absence of Williamson and the team managed to reach the semi-finals despite several hiccups. He is known to rotate the strike and build partnersips when catastrophe occurs.

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All-rounders: Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith

Mark Chapman has mostly acted as the cover for Williamson during his absence. He was in the same role during Test series against India. But he has not played a single Test and mostly recognised for his ability in white-ball cricket. On the other hand, Daryl Mitchell is the big-hitter the team can place anywhere. He knows how to adapt as per conditions and is a perfect floater for the team in the ODI format. He also provides a bowling option with his medium pace.

Off-spinning all-rounder Michael Bracewell has the experience of leading the team against Pakistan in the T20I series. With him having been tested on the Pakistan soil, he might as well begin popping up on the playing XI roster come the tournament.

Mitchell Santner has an experience of leading the team in patches. With full time opportunity, the spinner has shown his skills on turning track like India and he can marshal his troops with agile on similar conditions in Pakistan. 

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Glenn Phillips is not having a great time with the bat but he is termed as the ‘golden arm’ due to his part-time bowling. He is also an agile fielder who can easily contribute other than bat and ball as well. As for Nathan Smith, the 26-year-old has just played two Test and four ODIs. His batting is still untested but he has impressed in his short career so far.

Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, William O'Rourke

Matt Henry has a big role to play in the absence of Southee and Boult. In addition to 293 wickets across formats, Henry can also handy with the bat. Jacob Duffy has assisted Henry well in the bowling department in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. The right-arm pacer has picked four wickets bowling just 13.4 overs in two ODIs. On the other hand, William O'Rourke is just five ODIs old but has the right-arm pacer has dazzled in the red-ball cricket. In 50-over internationals, he has already eight wickets at an economy rate of 5.57. 

New Zealand’s probable squad for Champions Trophy 2025

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Will Young, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Hay (wk), Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, William O'Rourke