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Their campaign started with a 16-run win against Pakistan in this World Cup but New Zealand could not continue this momentum. They lost two important matches against South Africa and Sri Lanka and failed to enter the semi-finals. Kane Williamson, who scored 146 runs, was the top scorer for the team. Meanwhile, Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Nathan McCullum, Mitchell McClenaghan and Kyle Mills took four wickets each in the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2016, India
In this World Cup, Kane Williamson and company finished as table toppers in the group stage (Group A) with eight points. After several disappointing campaigns, New Zealand finally managed to make it to the last four of the 2016 season. However, they lost to England by seven wickets in the second semi-final. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was the best bowler for the team with 10 wickets, while opener Martin Guptill was the top run scorer for the Kiwi team with 140 runs.
T20 World Cup 2021, India/UAE
Dark horses New Zealand surprised everyone by reaching the final of a T20 World Cup for the first time. With four wins from five group matches, Williamson’s side finished second in the table with eight points. This time New Zealand entered the final by defeating England in the semi-finals. But unfortunately, Australia won the World Cup by eight wickets to claim their first T20 title. Williamson was their top run scorer for the second time in the marquee event (216 runs), while left-arm pacer Trent Boult was their highest wicket-taker with 13 wickets.
T20 World Cup 2022, Australia
New Zealand topped the Group 1 points table with three wins and seven points. They had a strong team to defend the title, but Pakistan dashed all hopes with a seven-wicket defeat in the first semi-final. Middle-order batsman Glenn Phillips scored the highest 201 runs for them, while Mitchell Santner was the best Kiwi bowler with nine wickets.
