CSK Opener returns to New Zealand's T20I Squad for the Tri-series in Zimbabwe

Just a week after being left out of the T20I side, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, Devon Conway, returns for the tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa. He came in as a replacement for injured Finn Allen, who picked up a foot injury while playing in the MLC 2025 for the San Francisco Unicorns. Conway’s only experience in the shortest format has been in various franchise circuits.

The other additions on the side are the batters, Mitchell Hay and Tim Robinson, and all-rounder, James Neesham, as the trio joins the squad for the cover of Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Philips, and Rachin Ravindra, who will be busy in the MLC final on July 13. New Zealand will be under veteran Mitchell Santner, as the new era under coach Rob Walter begins.

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“We're gutted for Finn. I was looking forward to working with him and to seeing him continue his form from the MLC, but unfortunately, injuries happen. We're lucky to be able to call on someone of Devon's quality to replace Finn.” The Blackcaps coach said as he starts his stint with Luke Ronchi, Jacob Oram, and James Foster in the support staff. Several key players, including Kane Williamson, have made themselves unavailable for the trip.

CSK star Devon Conway returns for New Zealand in the tri-series against Zimbabwe and South Africa

Williamson is currently in London as he is featuring in the T20 Blast, besides being part of the county side for Middlesex. Their fast bowler, Lokier Ferguson, has been rested to keep an eye on his workload management, while Kyle Jamieson has opted out of the tour as he waits for the birth of his child. Ben Sears, on the other hand, is out with a side strain.

New Zealand will start their campaign against South Africa on Wednesday as each side will play each other in a double-round-robin format. The top two teams, then, will play the final on July 26, as all of the fixtures will take place at the Harare Sports Club.

New Zealand updates squad for tri-series

Mitchell Santner (captain), Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Adam Milne, Daryl Mitchel, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Mitch Hay, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Robinson