Mark Richardson is impressed that the Black Caps put away Zimbabwe with such a commanding performance.

New Zealand's bowling attack has made strides since the introduction of their South African coach, writes Andrew Alderson.

New Zealand made short work of an inadequate Zimbabwe in a one-sided romp in Ahmedabad last night.

New Zealand's openers barely broke sweat as they coasted to a 10-wicket win over a disappointing Zimbabwe.

Cricket correspondent Andrew Alderson ranks the teams after the first week of the Cricket World Cup.

Australia cruised to victory in their group A World Cup match against the Black Caps in Nagpur overnight.

The Black Caps have their best chance than ever to beat their transtasman rivals on cricket's biggest stage this afternoon.

Hamish Bennett has given Daniel Vettori and John Wright a pleasant problem ahead of Friday's clash against Australia.

The Black Caps have opened their World Cup campaign by thrashing Kenya by 10 wickets in less than 32 overs of action.

The Black Caps' form has been poor of late but it is not overstating things to say they have a chance of beating Australia in the pool rounds.

There's the whiff of an upset in the Chennai air, a growing sense that New Zealand might catch Kenya unawares and win tomorrow night.

Ross Taylor has refused to let the Black Caps' latest defeat dent his belief that the side can win the World Cup.

Brendon McCullum feels the time is ripe to make amends for two past World Cups in which he has harvested just 152 runs.

Scott Styris say India's quest for cricket's World Cup is similar to the All Blacks' Cup challenge later this year.

Ross Taylor has acknowledged the importance of spin as the Black Caps prepare for their final pre-World Cup warm-up match against India.