New Zealand used to enter ICC tournaments as underdogs. However, since the 50-over World Cup in 2015, the Kiwis have unleashed a brand of cricket that make them favourites at most events.

In the 2015 World Cup, Kane Williamson’s team finished runners-up. Next year, in the T20 World Cup, they were knocked out in the semis. In the 2019 World Cup, missing the title by a whisker. They finally won an ICC title when they beat India in the World Test Championship final. At the recent T20 World Cup in the UAE, Williamson & Co lost to Australia in the final.