The Wellington Firebirds can thank T20 debutant James Hartshorn for their win over Central Districts in Super Smash cricket.

The Black Caps have lost the third T20 against Sri Lanka by seven runs at Saxon Oval in Nelson after the visitors took the bat to the bowler

The Black Caps have won the T20 series over Sri Lanka with a comprehensive win in game two of the three game series.

The third and final ODI cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain.

The Black Caps have lost the first One Day International against Sri Lanka by 45 runs using the DLS method after the home side scored 324-5

The Black Caps have named Wellington allrounder Nathan Smith and Canterbury wicketkeeper Mitch Hay as the two uncapped players to Sri Lanka

The inexperienced Black Caps have an unassailable lead over Pakistan in the five-match T20 series.

The Black Caps have squared the T20 series with Pakistan after a seven wicket victory in Rawalpindi.

Michael Bracewell is set to captain New Zealand when the Black Caps tour Pakistan for a five-match T20I series later this month.