Black Caps
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of Black Caps
C20: so named because of the players' black caps
Example Sentences
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The Black Caps played hard-nosed, disciplined and ruthless Test cricket, giving a lesson to England.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
And Stokes told his England team-mates of his decision before the fourth day of the deciding Test against the Black Caps.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Black Caps had been 12-2 and 51-3, but Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 60, alongside 26 not out by Daryl Mitchell ensured the tourists remain in the driving seat.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Now the Black Caps have repeated the dose and have the chance for another series win at Trent Bridge.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
He had heard of the desperate deeds perpetrated by the widely known "White Caps," and it was not likely that the Black Caps were any less desperate and reckless.
From Frank Merriwell Down South by Burt L. Standish
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