New Zealand finished the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with three wins and one loss. They dominated Associate sides but looked under pressure against South Africa’s pace attack. Below is a clear rating table of every key player based on their group stage performances.
Batters and All Rounders
| Player | Rating | Performance Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 9.5/10 | The best performer of the group stage. Scored 76 not out off 36 against Canada and hit the fastest T20 World Cup fifty for New Zealand in 22 balls. Added value with fielding and off spin. |
| Rachin Ravindra | 8.5/10 | Played a calm 59 not out off 38 against Canada. Scored 72 runs in four matches and helped steady the innings when early wickets fell. |
| Finn Allen | 7.5/10 | Gave quick starts in the Powerplay with a strike rate close to 190. Did not score a big knock but kept pressure on bowlers. |
| Tim Seifert | 7/10 | Solid with the gloves and useful at the top. Shared important partnerships and looked confident. |
| Devon Conway | 6/10 | Quiet tournament by his standards. Looked stable but did not dominate in the Powerplay. |
| Daryl Mitchell | 5.5/10 | Showed some good shots but lacked consistency. Did not provide strong finishes. |
| Mark Chapman | 5/10 | Looked slightly rusty after injury. Failed to convert starts into big scores. |
| James Neesham | 5/10 | Limited chances with the bat and was expensive in one outing with the ball. |
Bowlers
| Player | Rating | Performance Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 8/10 | Impressive World Cup start. Bowled with good swing and control. One of the most reliable new ball options. |
| Mitchell Santner | 8/10 | Led the side calmly. Bowled tight spells and remained economical on spin friendly surfaces. |
| Ish Sodhi | 7.5/10 | Picked key wickets in the middle overs. Used his experience well in helpful conditions. |
| Lockie Ferguson | 6.5/10 | Bowled with high pace but was slightly expensive. Still a wicket taking option. |
| Matt Henry | 6/10 | Reliable at times but had one expensive spell. Needs more variation going forward. |
| Michael Bracewell | 5.5/10 | Provided control with off spin but did not produce a match winning performance. |
Overall, New Zealand have relied on strong spin bowling and aggressive top-order batting. Their middle order will need to improve against quality pace attacks in the Super 8 stage.
