New Zealand T20 Captain



New Zealand T20 Captain (Source:@srk0804,x.com)New Zealand T20 Captain (Source:@srk0804,x.com)

New Zealand's approach to T20 cricket leadership has often leaned towards stability and continuity, as evidenced by their tendency to offer extended tenures to their captains.

From Stephen Fleming, the pioneer of T20 captaincy for New Zealand, through to the dynamic Kane Williamson, the Kiwis have valued leadership continuity, which has been a cornerstone of their cricketing strategy. In this article, we take a look at the captains who have helmed the New Zealand T20I side. 

New Zealand's T20I Captain History

Player
Matches
Won
Lost
Tied/No Result
Win Percentage
Stephen Fleming5221/040.00
Daniel Vettori2813132/046.42
Brendon McCullum2813140/146.42
Ross Taylor13642/146.15
Kane Williamson7539321/152.00
Kyle Mills2110/050.00
Tim Southee291793/058.62
Mitchell Santner32
20
10
0/262.50
Tom Latham13651/146.15
Michael Bracewell5220/140.00

FAQs: New Zealand's T20I captains

Q.1. Who is the current ODI captain of New Zealand?

Answer: Mitchell Santner is the current ODI captain of New Zealand.

Q.2. Who is the best T20 batsman in New Zealand?

Answer: Martin Guptill is the top T20 batsman for New Zealand with 3531 runs in 122 matches.

Q.3. Has New Zealand won any ICC trophy?

Answer: Yes, New Zealand has won ICC trophies, including the Champions Trophy in 2000 and the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021 by defeating India in the final.

Q.4. Who is the T20I captain of New Zealand?

Answer: As of 2025, Mitchell Santner is the current captain of New Zealand in the shortest format of the game.