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Will The Ford Trophy lead change hands

All The Ford Trophy squads are in for a big Round Four this Saturday in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington and the table is tight at the top. Catch a match for free at any of The Ford Trophy venues this summer!

07 November, 2025 in Domestic News

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North v South series heading to Saxton Oval

Cricket fans across Aotearoa will be turning their attention to Nelson this summer, as Saxton Oval hosts the iconic North v South Twenty20 series.

07 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Canterbury's closing the gap

More tons in The Ford Trophy as Henry Nicholls does it again and busts a record for Canterbury, and Tim Robinson gets his maiden for the Wellington Firebirds. It was a big round three, sobered by an injury blow to BLACKCAP Tim Seifert

03 November, 2025 in Domestic News

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BLACKCAPS return for Ford Trophy

It's a big third round this Monday in Dunedin, Christchurch and Hamilton, including a rematch of last year's Grand Final between defending champs Canterbury - who have Tom Latham back - and the unbeaten Auckland Aces

02 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Magic Kristian with maiden ton

Northern Districts have their first Ford Trophy win on the board after coming back from 55/5 at Pukekura Park, thanks to a breakthrough knock from bowling allrounder Kristian Clarke

30 October, 2025 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Ashok's Aces riding high

The Auckland Aces not only retained the Ross Dykes Memorial Trophy, they stayed unbeaten in The Ford Trophy as they made it two bonus point wins on the bounce, for an outright early lead in the competition

30 October, 2025 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Younghusband's day as Firebirds win thriller

Defending Ford Trophy champion Canterbury took their first hit of the season in an oscillating thriller in the capital

30 October, 2025 in Match Reports

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Domestic Digest

All The Ford Trophy squads are in for Round Two this Thursday in Auckland, New Plymouth and Wellington

29 October, 2025 in Domestic News

Match Reports

Oh, Henry! Nicholls straight into hundred mode

Henry Nicholls got his new Canterbury captaincy off to an ideal start - leading from the front with a match-winning, unbeaten 117 on Day One of The Ford Trophy season

26 October, 2025 in Match Reports

Match Reports

Stag Josh Clarkson bags a maiden speccy

A cohesive effort from the Central Stags under surprise new coach Greg Hay got their Ford Trophy summer off to a winning start

26 October, 2025 in Match Reports

Match Reports

BJ tees off as Aces start strong

Adi Ashok's debut as Auckland Aces captain got off to a flier thanks to a tight bowling unit and trademark big hitting from exciting striker Bevon Jacobs

26 October, 2025 in Match Reports

Domestic News

Teams revealed for Ford Trophy season openers

The NZC Domestic season officially kicks off tomorrow with Round One of the men's Ford Trophy and the six Major Associations have unveiled their first squads of the summer. See who's in!

24 October, 2025 in Domestic News

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Special moments await in new season's Ford Trophy

When the new season’s Ford Trophy begins this Saturday in New Plymouth, Auckland and Christchurch, a number of leading players will be one step closer to an uncommon milestone. Who's set to join Michael Bracewell in the 100 appearances club this summer?

23 October, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Brand new season, brand new coaches

Ten days out from the start of the NZC Domestic cricket season, the Central Stags are in the unusual position of not having a permanent Head Coach appointed. Check out all the coaching comings and goings around New Zealand ahead of a special season

15 October, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

New role for former WHITE FERN

Staying close to the game in retirement, Anna Peterson has been appointed as Auckland Cricket’s Female Pathway Manager - a strategically important new role supported by NZC

09 October, 2025 in Domestic News

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2025/26 Super Smash Schedule Announcement

Christchurch’s Hagley Oval is set to play host to the 2025-26 Dream11 Super Smash women’s and men’s elimination and grand finals

18 August, 2025 in Domestic News

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Centenary season confirmed for Plunket Shield

It's official - the 2025-26 Plunket Shield will be the 100th season of the men's domestic first-class competition.

13 August, 2025 in Domestic News

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Domestic Cricket Schedules set to benefit International Summer

New Zealand’s domestic summer will start with one-day cricket for the second consecutive year, with the men’s Ford Trophy set to open proceedings on Saturday, October 25, followed by the women’s Hallyburton Johnstone Shield on November 15.

11 August, 2025 in Domestic News

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Women's Domestic Contracts 2025/26

Swathes of new talent are emerging across the country, with the six Major Associations releasing their first round of women’s contracts for the season

08 August, 2025 in Domestic News

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Hanging up the cap: Saachi Shahri and Jesse Prasad

Once they were teammates, and in more recent seasons, rivals on the playing field. But neither Auckland's Saachi Shahri nor Northern Brave's ex-Heart Jesse Prasad will be back for more next season, both women having recently announced their retirement from Domestic cricket

22 July, 2025 in Domestic News