Black Caps
Britishplural noun
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Origin of Black Caps
C20: so named because of the players' black caps
Example Sentences
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From Mount Maunganui to Wellington, plus a loss in Hamilton in between, England's batting failings against the Black Caps were undeniably a concerning trend.
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Jofra Archer gave England some early hope with the ball when he pinned opener Will Young lbw with the fourth ball of the Black Caps' innings.
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Although England were all out in 35.2 overs, Brook had given his side a chance and when Brydon Carse took three wickets in a fine new-ball spell the Black Caps were in real danger at 66-4.
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The Black Caps still needed another 93 when Luke Wood dropped the ball when a reverse sweep from Mitchell looped up to him at backward point.
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Just 3.4 overs were possible either side of an initial interruption. with the Black Caps reaching 38-1.
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