9 Nov 2025

Blair Tickner retains place in Black Caps after back to back four-wickett games

5:30 pm on 9 November 2025
Player of the match Blair Tickner bowls against England for the Black Caps in their second ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton, 29 October 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Blair Tickner took his chances against England, after receiving a late call-up. Photo: Photosport

Blair Tickner retains his place in the Black Caps one-day side, after taking successive four-wicket hauls against England.

The Central Districts paceman was called into the squad last month for the first time in two years, as injury cover for Kyle Jamieson.

Both Tickner and Jamieson have been named in the ODI squad to face the West Indies, but Kane Williamson remains sidelined with a groin injury.

Tickner took his chances, claiming figures of 4/34 and 4/64 in his two matches.

He steered New Zealand home with the bat in the third ODI in Wellington, as the team sealed just their second-ever ODI series win over England.

"We couldn't have asked for more from Ticks against England," said New Zealand coach Rob Walter. "He brought plenty of energy, and his pace and bounce proved to be a big test for some of the best batters in the world.

"It was pleasing to see him come in at short notice and perform at that level, and that's a testament to the hard work he's been putting in."

Matt Henry returns to action, after missing the final two one-dayers against England with a calf strain.

The pace-bowling group also includes Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes and Nathan Smith, with captain Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra providing spin options.

The squad assembles in Christchurch on 14 November, before the series-opener at Hagley Oval on 16 November.

Williamson, who is recovering from injury, will not take part in the series, but he is preparing for the test series against the West Indies, starting in December.

New Zealand squad for West Indies ODI

Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Will Young.

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