New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad Breakdown – Here is everything you need to know.

The finalists from the last two editions, can they go one step further this time around?

Let’s dive right in.

Key Takeaways from New Zealand’s World Cup 2023 ODI Squad Announcement

• The average age of New Zealand’s 2023 Cricket World Cup squad is 30.67. New Zealand have a slightly aged squad with 12 out of the 15 members over the age of 30. Only Rachin Ravinda (23), Glenn Phillips (26), and Mark Chapman (29) are on the younger spectrum.
• The 15-member New Zealand’s World Cup squad has average ODI experience of 69 matches (1022 ODIs among 15 players).
• New Zealand’s’ squad composition is as follows: 5 proper batters (Glenn Phillips & Williamson with the part-time spin as well) 5 all-rounders, and 5 proper bowling options. In total, New Zealand has 12 bowling options (2 off spin, 3 left arm spin, 1 leg break, 1 left arm pace, and 5 right arm pace) in their squad if absolutely needed.
• New Zealand have 6 left-handed batting options (Latham, Conway, Chapman, Santner, Neesham, Ravindra) and three wicketkeeping options.

New Zealand Cricket World Cup Team at a Glance

Player	Role	Age
Kane Williamson	Batter/Off spin	33
Tom Latham	Batter/Wicketkeeper	31
Devon Conway	Batter/Wicketkeeper	32
Glenn Phillips	Batter/Wicketkeeper/Spinner	26
Will Young	Batter	30
Mark Chapman	Allrounder/Left Arm Spin	29
Daryl Mitchell	Allrounder/Right Arm Medium Pace	32
James Neesham	Allrounder/Right Arm Medium Pace	32
Rachin Ravindra	Allrounder/Left Arm Spin	23
Mitchell Santner	Allrounder/Left Arm Spin	31
Trent Boult	Left Arm Pace	34
Lockie Ferguson	Right Arm Pace	32
Matt Henry	Right Arm Pace	31
Ish Sodhi	Right Arm Leg Spin	30
Tim Southee	Right Arm Pace	34

New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023 Potential XI

1. Devon Conway
2. Will Young
3. Kane Williamson (C)
4. Glenn Phillips
5. Tom Latham (WK/VC)
6. Daryl Mitchell
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Tim Southee
9. Matt Henry
10. Trent Boult
11. Ish Sodhi

Injury News

• Tim Southee & Kane Williamson (ACL) are nursing injuries.
• Kyle Jamieson has recently comeback from back injury. He is not officially a reserve but has been called up as cover in case Tim Southee does not recover in time.
• Michael Bracewell is out indefinitely due to ACL injury.
• Adam Milne was ruled out due to hamstring injury.

5 New Zealand Players Who Were Unlucky to Miss Out

• Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Michael Bracewell, Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson
• Other players who have played for NZ recently but did not make the cut: Dean Foxcroft, Tom Blundell, Cole McConchie
• Honorable Mention: Martin Guptill (Has been active in T20 leagues but has not played for NZ recently)

2 Surprise Picks for New Zealand’s World Cup Squad

• Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman

New Zealand World Cup 2023 Squad – Complete List of Players

1. Kane Williamson (C)

Role: Right Hand Bat, Occasional Off spin

• Matches/Innings: 161/153
• Runs: 6554, Best: 148
• Average/SR: 47.83/80.97
• 100/50: 13/42

Recent ODI Form: 94*, 0*, 26, 85, 43

Last ODI: January 13, 2023

Age: 33

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2. Tom Latham (VC/WK)

Role: Left Hand Bat, Wicketkeeper

• Matches/Innings: 134/123
• Runs: 3797, Best: 145*
• Average/SR: 34.83/84.96
• 100/50: 7/21
• Catches/Stumpings: 114/15

Recent ODI Form: 60, 59, 19, 3, 13

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 31

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3. Devon Conway (WK)

Role: Left Hand Bat/ Wicketkeeper

• Matches/Innings: 22/21
• Runs: 874, Best: 138
• Average/SR: 46.00/85.51
• 100/50: 4/3

Recent ODI Form: 138, 111*, 14, 9, 7

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 32

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4. Glenn Phillips (WK)

Role: Right Hand Bat, Right arm off break, Right arm leg spin, Wicketkeeper, Specialist Diving Fielder

• Matches/Innings: 20/15
• Runs: 450, Best: 72
• Average/SR: 32.14/90.18
• 100/50: 0/2

Recent ODI Form: 5, 39, 2, 72, 25

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 26

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5. Will Young

Role: Right Hand Bat

• Matches/Innings: 22/22
• Runs: 818, Best: 120
• Average/SR: 43.05/86.28
• 100/50: 2/5

Recent ODI Form:

Last ODI:

Age: 30

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6. Mark Chapman

Role: Left Hand Bat/ Left Arm Spin

• Matches/Innings: 12/12
• Runs: 380, Best of: 124*
• Average/SR: 38.00/107.04
• 100/50 2/0:

Note: Chapman is an all-allrounder, but he has yet to bowl in ODIs

Recent ODI Form: 15, 1, 13, 46, 43

Last ODI: May 7, 2023

Age: 29

*Has also played international cricket for Hong Kong

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7. Daryl Mitchell

Role: Right Hand Bat/Right Arm Pace

• Matches/Innings: 29/26
• Runs: 1025, Best of: 129
• Average/SR: 46.29/92.25
• 100/50:4/3, 4w/5w: 0/0
• Wickets: 13, Best: 3/25
• Economy: 5.59

Recent ODI Form: 34, 118*, 57, 17, 4 & 0/10, 2/40

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 32

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8. James Neesham

Role: Left Hand Bat/Right Arm Fast

• Matches/Innings: 73/63
• Runs: 1437, Best of: 97*
• Average/SR: 28.17/99.17
• 100/50: 0/6, 4w/5w: 2/2
• Wickets: 69, Best: 5/27
• Economy: 6.09

Recent ODI Form: 16, 2, 36, 17*, 11 & 0/14, 0/41, 0/65, 0/64, 0/15

Last ODI: May 5, 2023

Age: 33

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9. Rachin Ravindra

Role: Left Hand Bat/Left Arm Spin

• Matches/Innings: 12/8
• Runs: 189, Best of: 61
• Average/SR: 23.62/111.83
• 100/50:0/1, 4w/5w: 1/0
• Wickets: 12, Best: 4/60
• Economy: 6.12

Recent ODI Form: 4, 28, 61, 0, 10 & 0/28, 4/60, 0/26, 1/20

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 23

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10. Mitchell Santner

Role: Left Hand at/Left Arm Spin

• Matches/Innings: 94/89
• Runs: 1252, Best of: 67
• Average/SR: 27.8/89.17
• 100/50:0/3, 4w/5w: 0/1
• Wickets: 91, Best: 5/50
• Economy: 4.87

Recent ODI Form: 15, 57, 27, 34, 4 & 0/64, 1/56, 1/28, 0/58, 1/38

Last ODI: September 10, 2023

Age: 31

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11. Trent Boult

Role: Left Arm Fast

• Matches/Innings: 104/103
• Wickets: 197, Best: 7/34
• 4-fer/5-fer: 10/6
• Economy: 4.94

Recent ODI Form: 3/37, 0/37, 2/33

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 34

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12. Matt Henry

Role: Right Arm Fast

• Matches/Innings: 75/73
• Wickets: 130, Best: 5/30
• 4-fer/5-fer: 10/2
• Economy: 5.17

Recent ODI Form: 3/65, 1/47, 0/45, 1/42, 2/69

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 31

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13. Lockie Ferguson

Role: Right Arm (Super) Fast

• Matches/Innings: 58/57
• Wickets: 89, Best: 5/45
• 4-fer/5-fer: 2/1
• Economy: 5.69

Recent ODI Form: 0/53, 1/50, 1/80, 1/28, 1/26

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 32

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14. Ish Sodhi

Role: Right Arm Leg spin

• Matches/Innings: 49/46
• Wickets: 61, Best: 6/39
• 4-fer/5-fer: 1/1
• Economy: 5.46

Recent ODI Form: 0/56, 1/53, 1/60, 6/39, 0/40

Last ODI: September 26, 2023

Age: 30

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15. Tim Southee*

Role: Right Arm Fast

• Matches/Innings: 157/155
• Wickets: 214, Best: 7/33
• Runs: 1976, 6 – 50s, Best of 77*
• 4-fer/5-fer: 5/3
• Economy: 5.47

Recent ODI Form: 2/33, 3/56, 2/71, 2/65, 0/29

Last ODI: September 15, 2023

Age: 34

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Final Thoughts

New Zealand have been branded as teams that “punch above their weight,” “the dark horses,” or the “underdogs.”

Have they done enough tin the last two World Cups and build a strong enough squad to be considered favorites this time around?

Let us know in the comments below.

Also Read:

• New Zealand Cricket Schedule 2023 Cricket World Cup (The Complete Guide): ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 New Zealand’s Fixtures
• Ross Taylor, An Underrated Cricketer Who Was A Giant Among New Zealand’s Greatest Generation

Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Cricket World Cup New Zealand Squad

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