New Zealand Cricket

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New Zealand Cricket, a privately owned entity headquartered in New Zealand, was founded in 1894 and employs approximately 160 individuals. The organization reported $48.4M in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer. It operates as the governing body for professional cricket in New Zealand, with its main product being spectator sports.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1894

Headcount

159

Headquarters

New Zealand

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

New Zealand Cricket revealed on August 19, 2026, a preliminary deficit of $7.3 million for the financial year ending July 31, 2026, a significant increase from an initial budget forecast deficit of $1.8 million. This financial shortfall is attributed to budgeting errors related to revenue from a multi-year domestic broadcast contract that had already been received in previous financial years. Previously, on June 10, New Zealand expected batsman Devon Conway to be available for the second Test against England at the Oval, despite his 23,000-mile round trip to Wellington to attend the birth of his second child. Earlier, on May 11, the inaugural edition of the new domestic Twenty20 (T20) property, NZ20, was postponed due to the international fixtures calendar and is now expected to begin in December 2027, rather than early 2027 as originally planned. This followed the May 7 announcement that Kane Williamson was named in New Zealand’s squad to play Ireland and England in May and June, continuing his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs, with Will Young notably omitted from the England leg of the tour in favor of Henry Nicholls.

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New Zealand Cricket offers 6 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. New Zealand Cricket's product portfolio comprises of bat sports, media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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New Zealand Cricket's revenues were less than $100M in 2025. Caretta Research has split New Zealand Cricket's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is cricket. For full access to New Zealand Cricket's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Aug

19th

2026

23:12

Financial Results, Cricket, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

New Zealand Cricket Forecasts $7.3m Deficit for FY26 Amid Broadcast and Sponsorship Adjustments

New Zealand Cricket has revealed a preliminary deficit of $7.3 million for the financial year ending 31 July 2026, a significant variance from the initial budget forecast deficit of $1.8 million. The financial shortfall is attributed to budgeting errors involving revenue from a multi-year domestic broadcast contract that had already been received in previous financial years.

Ministry of Sport

Jun

10th

2026

18:52

B2B Tag

New Zealand's Conway jets home between Tests to attend birth of child

LONDON (AFP) – New Zealand expect Devon Conway to be available for next week's second Test against England at the Oval despite a 23,000-mile (37,000 kilometre) round trip to Wellington to attend the birth of his second child.

Dunya News

May

11th

2026

06:17

Events, B2B Tag

First edition of NZ20 postponed due to international fixtures calendar

The new domestic Twenty20 (T20) property set to get underway in New Zealand has had its inaugural edition postponed. The NZ20, as it is set to be called after having been approved in March, will now likely begin in December of next year, and not at the start of 2027 as had been originally planned.

MSN Australia

May

7th

2026

11:31

B2B Tag

New Zealand add Kane Williamson to squad for Ireland, England Tests

Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand’s squad to play Ireland and England in May and June. The squad features a shock omission from the England leg of the tour, Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls.

A Sports

May

7th

2026

05:00

B2B Tag

Williamson named in New Zealand squad for Ireland, England Tests

Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand's squad to play Ireland and England in May and June. The squad features a shock omission from the England leg of the tour, Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls.

24 News HD

May

6th

2026

12:05

B2B Tag

Jamieson, O'Rourke return to New Zealand's Test squad

The selectors have leaned heavily into seam resources, naming a sizeable pace group that also features Matt Henry, Zak Foulkes, Nathan Smith and Blair Tickner for both legs of the tour. Michael Rae and uncapped Kristian Clarke are included for the Ireland fixture, while Ben Sears will travel as cover in England after being part of the initial leg.

cricbuzz

Apr

24th

2026

09:46

B2B Tag

"One Final Mission": Suzie Bates Targets 2026 T20 World Cup Glory Before Retirement

Suzie Bates has announced that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be the final tournament of her international career, bringing the curtain down on more than 20 years of service to New Zealand and the women’s game.

Female Cricket

Mar

24th

2026

13:00

B2B Tag

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Host City & Venue Selection Process

The selection process for host cities and venues for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 (T20WC28) has commenced with states, territories, regions and venues across Australia and New Zealand today issued an invitation to participate.

New Zealand Cricket

Mar

13th

2026

02:33

B2B Tag

Club vs Country: New Zealand Coaches to Miss National Duty for PSL Stint

Club vs Country: New Zealand Coaches to Miss National Duty for PSL Stint New Zealand’s assistant coaches Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram will skip international duties to coach Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League 2026.

CricTips

Mar

12th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Islamabad United Coaches: Ronchi & Oram Confirmed for PSL 2026

March 13, 2026 New Zealand’s coaching group will take on international franchise duties next month as Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram prepare to join Islamabad United for the PSL 2026, a move that overlaps with the Black Caps’ busy white-ball schedule.

Tapmad

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

B2B Tag

Plunket Shield lead changes again!

Another week, a different team at the top of the Plunket Shield championship table and now there's just 12 points separating the top five teams, with two rounds and up to 40 points per team to go.

New Zealand Cricket

Mar

4th

2026

17:05

B2B Tag

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa 'Choke' As New Zealand Win Emphatically To Enter Final

A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record 33-ball century from 'local lad' Finn Allen to outclass South Africa by nine wickets and storm into the T20 World Cup final here Wednesday. Allen, who will be turning up for Kolkata Knight Riders in another three weeks' time, smashed 10 fours and 8 sixes to finish an incredible chase of 170 in just 12.5 overs, leaving entire South African team dumbfounded.

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Examples of New Zealand Cricket's suppliers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Catapult Group and Stats Perform.

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New Zealand Cricket sells broadcasting rights of its 3 cricket competitions to 9 companies globally, covering 3 countries. New Zealand Cricket's rights holders include ESPN.