How the Black Caps players rated at the 2026 T20 World Cup

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

ANALYSIS: The Black Caps once more fell just short of a maiden World Cup white-ball title win.

Overpowered by India’s blazing bats and crafty bowlers in the 2026 T20 final, New Zealand still again showed why they consistently out-perform the game’s heavyweights at major tournaments.

Here’s how the players rated:

FINN ALLEN: 298 runs at 200 Strike Rate, 49.66 average

His blazing century in the semifinal was the highlight of New Zealand’s tournament. A player now legitimately feared at the elite level in this format. 8.5

TIM SEIFERT: 326 runs at 166.32 SR, 46.57 avg; five catches and two stumpings.

His consistent run-making while still scoring at a rapid rate is an impressive feat. Would make the side alone as a batter, so his keeping is a huge bonus for the team’s balance. 8.5

DEVON CONWAY: Did not play

A casualty of the high-octane era, who would have previously played a part in subcontinent conditions. Likely now to be regarded for just tests and ODIs. N/A

RACHIN RAVINDRA: 129 runs at 134.37 SR, 25.80 avg; 12 wickets at 7.84 Economy Rate, 12.41 avg

Batting in T20Is remains a strange disappointment. Maybe No3 is not his spot in this format. His left-arm spin made a large contribution to NZ reaching the final however. 6

GLENN PHILLIPS: 181 runs at 157.39 SR, 36.20 avg; three wickets at 9 ER, 39 avg; 11 catches

The stats look good, but it always feels like the gifted allrounder still falls short of his potential - or possibly heightened expectations. Scores of one against South Africa (in group play) and five vs India in the final stand out more than an unbeaten 76 against Canada. 5.5

MARK CHAPMAN: 94 runs at 151.61 SR, 18.80 avg

Only got to bat five times and couldn’t find the runs needed in the latter stages of the tournament. Would Bevon Jacobs have been a better selection? 4

DARYL MITCHELL: 80 runs at 125 SR, 20 avg, eight catches

Being a tad ring-rusty for the latter stages of the tournament may have played a part in the reliable run-maker not hitting his stride. May also have a limited T20I future. 4

MITCHELL SANTNER: Two wickets at 6.60 ER, 92.50 avg; 120 runs at 142.85 SR, 40 avg

A superb Economy Rate - the captain is always treated with the same care opposing batters took with Daniel Vettori in the middle overs. In the same regard, some criticism over lack of wickets is reasonable. Led the side well. 7

JIMMY NEESHAM: Six wickets at 10.64 SR, 30.16 avg; 31 runs at 140.9 SR, 31 avg

His ER probably isn’t too far off what you’d expect from a ‘fifth bowler’ in the circumstances. Could have possibly been elevated as a batter at times. 5

COLE McCONCHIE: Two wickets at 9.50 ER, 38 avg; 45 runs at 128.57 SR, 45 avg

A surprise omission from the XI in the final. After not being in the original squad, stepped up when called upon and had two key contributions. 7

MATT HENRY: 10 wickets at 8.24 ER, 23.5 avg; 10 runs at 100 SR, 10 avg

A slow start to the tournament saw him struggle to get early wickets, but again came to the fore later in tough conditions for a seam and swing bowler. 7

ISH SODHI: 0-34, 8.50 ER

Somewhat surprisingly played just the two matches, in spinning conditions in Colombo, without impact, as NZ went with the allrounders to complement Santner. 3

KYLE JAMIESON: 1-41 at 10.25 ER, 41 avg

Drafted in as the replacement for injured paceman Adam Milne and got just the sole game versus Canada. N/A

JACOB DUFFY: Three wickets at 10.86 ER, 54.33 avg; three runs at 60 SR, 3 avg

Was horribly off the pace after being a key component off the team at home over the previous year, yet got selected for the final. 2

LOCKIE FERGUSON: Six wickets at 9.66 ER, 33.50 avg; six runs at 85.71 SR

Won’t want to remember the final when blasted by India, was very good in the semifinal win and a solid veteran performer. 6