Black Caps

plural noun

1. the international cricket team of New Zealand

Word History and Origins

Origin of Black Caps¹

C20: so named because of the players' black caps

Example Sentences

Just 3.4 overs were possible either side of an initial interruption. with the Black Caps reaching 38-1.

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He punished an uncharacteristically sloppy New Zealand fielding performance - Jimmy Neesham put down a simple chance to dismiss Brook at long-on - and rendered the Black Caps bowling helpless when in full flow.

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On their heads they wore black caps that read World Series 2025.

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New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back from injury to lead the Black Caps.

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The Black Caps piled on 553, but England completed a fourth-innings run chase courtesy of Jonny Bairstow, the first example of 'Bazball'.

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