New Zealand Cricket Team: The New Zealand team has to play ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka and now both the teams of New Zealand have been announced for this. The command of the team is in the hands of Mitchell Santner. This series will be very important for New Zealand before the Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan. Where it would like to finalize the preparations. This will be Santner's first tour after becoming the full-time captain. 

Bevon Jacobs won the lottery

Bevon Jacobs has got a chance for the first time in New Zealand's T20 team. He has shown strong game in domestic cricket for some time and he is in great rhythm. He also has power hitting ability. So far he has scored 287 runs in 4 first class matches and 130 runs in 12 List-A matches. He can play big innings when needed. Seeing his ability, Mumbai Indians team bought him at a base price of 30 lakhs in IPL 2025 mega auction and he is ready to play for New Zealand as well. 

Selector Sam Wells congratulated

New Zealand team selector Sam Wells has congratulated Jacobs on being selected in the squad. He has said that this is an exciting time for Bevon and his family. He is a talented player and we are excited to send him to international cricket. He has shown in the longer format that he has a good technique and temperament. 

Will O'Rourke laid to rest

Young wicketkeeper Mitch Hay has been included in both the ODI and T20 teams. He has been selected as wicketkeeping cover in the ODI series. Because Tom Latham will be the main wicketkeeper in ODIs. Will O'Rourke, Will Young and Latham have been selected only in the ODI team. While Jacobs, Faulks and Robinson have got a place only in the T20 team. Will O'Rourke has been given rest from the T20 team. Because he participated in all 8 Test matches of the series against India, England and Sri Lanka. 

New Zealand ODI and T20 squads

Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Mitch Hay, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Tim Robinson (T20 only), Will Young (ODI only), Will O'Rourke (ODI only), Bevon Jacobs (T20 only), Tom Latham (ODI only), Jack Faulks (T20 only).