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Black Caps

British  

plural noun

  1. the international cricket team of New Zealand

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Black Caps

C20: so named because of the players' black caps

Example Sentences

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The Black Caps eventually closed on 61-6 - 79 behind.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The Black Caps could be pipped to a semi-final place by Pakistan if they lose but England confirmed their progression with victory over Pakistan on Tuesday.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

"I think if you look historically at the Black Caps, you would probably say that they're a team that have been great problem solvers," Walters told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Set a tricky 183 in Chennai, the Black Caps recovered from a parlous 14-2 thanks to opener Tim Seifert's 65 off 42 balls.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The Black Caps don't take ter strangers much, an' they know them critters is hyar.

From Frank Merriwell Down South by Standish, Burt L.

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