New Zealand Team Players List for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

New Zealand has announced its squad for the T20 World Cup 2026. This time, the team has been handed over to a bowling all-rounder, Mitchell Santner, as captain.

As always, New Zealand’s squad once again appears to be a balanced one, and it is the only English team that can perform in all conditions. Let us take a look at the strengths and roles of this 15-member squad.

Name	Role	Strength
Mitchell Santner (C)	Bowling All-Rounder	Elite left-arm spin & vital for control in the middle overs.
Devon Conway	Wicketkeeper Batter	Perform consistently in the top order
Finn Allen	Opening Batter	The explosive batter with a strike rate of 180+ and provides rapid starts.
Daryl Mitchell	Batting All-Rounder	A layer known for his power-hitting and composure under pressure.
Glenn Phillips	All-Rounder	Dynamic in the field and hard hitter.
Rachin Ravindra	All-Rounder	His left-handed batting and spin are perfectly.
Mark Chapman	Middle Order Batter	A specialist finisher against spin.
Michael Bracewell	All-Rounder	Provides depth to both the bowling and batting units.
James Neesham	Pace All-Rounder	The veteran finisher.
Matt Henry	Fast Bowler	Taking early wickets with the new ball.
Lockie Ferguson	Fast Bowler	Provides raw pace (150kph+) and a lethal bouncer.
Ish Sodhi	Leg Spinner	The primary wicket-taking option in the middle overs.
Jacob Duffy	Fast Bowler	Excellent new-ball swing.
Kyle Jamieson	Fast Bowler	Extra bounce and skill make him a unique threat.
Zakary Foulkes	Fast Bowler	High energy and great variations to the death overs.