The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 marks a highly anticipated return of the prestigious tournament after an eight-year gap, with the cricketing world gearing up for intense competition.
This exciting event will take place in Pakistan, starting on February 19th, and promises to showcase some of the best talent in international cricket.
As the host nation and defending champions, Pakistan will be looking to retain their title and make history by defending their crown on home soil. However, the road to victory won't be easy, as they face fierce competition from seven other top cricketing nations.
The tournament will see the eight teams divided into two groups for the opening stage. Group A consists of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Group B features Afghanistan, England, Australia, and South Africa. Each team will play three group-stage matches, and the top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, where the stakes will be higher than ever.
New Zealand, a team known for its consistency and resilience in global tournaments, will be aiming to challenge for the title in the Champions Trophy 2025. With a strong squad and a wealth of experience, they are sure to be a formidable force.
The captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 New Zealand squad is Mitchell Santner, who will lead the team with his experience, strategic mindset, and leadership qualities. Santner, a left-arm orthodox spinner and middle-order batsman, has been an integral part of the New Zealand cricket team for several years, earning a reputation for his calm demeanor on the field and his ability to make impactful contributions in all formats of the game.
Source: The Cricketer
Here is a closer look at the New Zealand team squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, including the list of players, their captain and vice-captain, as well as key staff members who will be instrumental in guiding the team through the tournament.
New Zealand Squad for Champions Trophy 2025: Captain, Vice-Captain, and Players List
Here is the complete list of players according to ESPN:
| Player Name | Role | Bowling Style |
| Devon Conway | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right arm Medium |
| Tom Latham | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right arm Medium |
| Kane Williamson | Top order Batter | Right arm Offbreak |
| Will Young | Top order Batter | Right arm Offbreak |
| Mitchell Santner | Bowling Allrounder (Captain) | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Michael Bracewell | Batting Allrounder | Right arm Offbreak |
| Mark Chapman | Allrounder | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Daryl Mitchell | Batting Allrounder | Right arm Medium |
| Glenn Phillips | Allrounder | Right arm Offbreak |
| Rachin Ravindra | Batting Allrounder | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| Nathan Smith | Allrounder | Right arm Medium fast |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | Right arm Fast |
| Matt Henry | Bowler | Right arm Fast medium |
| Will O’Rourke | Bowler | Right arm Fast |
| Ben Sears | Bowler | Right arm Medium fast |
Matt Henry will lead the pace attack, supported by experienced Lockie Ferguson, who will be playing in his fifth ICC tournament. Ferguson has been a key player in the last two ICC ODI and T20I World Cups.
Jacob Duffy has been named as a reserve player and could join the squad if Lockie Ferguson is unavailable due to franchise cricket commitments.
Three pacers—Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, and Nathan Smith—have received their first senior call-up for an ICC tournament as New Zealand announces their squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
The Blackcaps will depart for Pakistan on February 3, where they will play a tri-series against host nation Pakistan and South Africa before the Champions Trophy begins on February 19.
Jacob Duffy is also listed as a standby player, ready to step in if Ferguson is unavailable due to commitments in the ILT20 play-offs.
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