The New Zealand Cricket team, nicknamed Black Caps, is unarguably one of the top teams in world cricket. New Zealand has produced some great batters in recent times and most of them have excelled in all three formats, especially in multi-team tournaments. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best Knock by New Zealand Batters in T20 World Cup'.
1. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Bangladesh in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 191 runs on a road of a pitch, with Brendon McCullum smacking a century. With the score reading 19-1, McCullum stitched together a 94-run stand with James Franklin. In his 58-ball knock, he smashed 11 boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 123 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
2. Glenn Phillips
Glenn Phillips is one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy off-spin bowling. In a game against Sri Lanka in the 2022 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 167 runs on a road of a pitch, with Glenn Phillips smacking a century. With the score reading 15-3, Philips stitched together an 84-run stand with Daryl Mitchell. In his 64-ball knock, he smashed ten boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 104 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
3. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson is unarguably one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy off-spin bowling. In a game against Australia in the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 172 runs on a road of a pitch with Kane Williamson smacking a half-century. With the score reading 76-2, Williamson stitched together a 68-run stand with Glenn Phillips. In his 48-ball knock, he smashed ten boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 85 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
4. Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill was unarguably one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Scotland in the 2021 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 172 runs on a road of a pitch with Martin Guptill smacking a half-century. With the score reading 52-3, Guptill stitched together a 105-run stand with Glenn Phillips. In his 56-ball knock, he smashed six boundaries and seven gigantic sixes, scoring 93 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
5. Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell, nicknamed Moose, is one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup, batting first, England piled up 166 runs on a road of a pitch with Moeen Ali smacking a half-century. Chasing 167 runs, with the score reading 13-2, Mitchell stitched together an 82-run stand with Devon Conway. In his 47-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 72 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
6. Aaron Redmond
Aaron Redmond was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Ireland in the 2009 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 198 runs on a road of a pitch with Aaron Redmond smacking a half-century. Batting first, Aaron stitched together a 51-run stand with Brendon McCullum. In his 30-ball knock, he smashed 13 boundaries, scoring 63 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
7. Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against New Zealand in the 2014 T20 World Cup, batting first, South Africa piled up 170 runs on a road of a pitch, with JP Duminy smacking a half-century. Chasing 171 runs, with the score reading 66-2, Taylor stitched together a 51-run stand with Kane Williamson. In his 37-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and three gigantic sixes, scoring 62 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
8. Rob Nicol
Rob Nicol was unarguably one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In a game against Sri Lanka in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 174 runs on a road of a pitch with Rob Nicol smacking a half-century. With the score reading 57-1, Nicol stitched together a 42-run stand with Brendon McCullum. In his 40-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 58 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
9. Craig McMillan
Craig McMillan was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy medium-pace bowling. In a game against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 164 runs on a road of a pitch, with Craig McMillan smacking a half-century. With the score reading 31-4, McMillan stitched together a 60-run stand with Scott Styris. In his 31-ball knock, he smashed three boundaries and four gigantic sixes, scoring 57 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
10. James Franklin
James Franklin was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting lower down the order. In a game against England in the 2012 T20 World Cup, batting first, New Zealand piled up 148 runs on a road of a pitch, with James Franklin smacking a half-century. With the score reading 67-4, Franklin stitched together a 40-run stand with Ross Taylor. In his 33-ball knock, he smashed four boundaries and two gigantic sixes, scoring 50 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
