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Century spree opens Plunket Shield

Four centuries on one day - three of them in the same innings - got the 2025/26 Plunket Shield off to a record-busting start

18 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Hearts, Hinds crush the opening weekend

A big Canterbury Magicians record century from Kate Anderson went in vain while defending champions the Otago Sparks suffered a double hit in a first weekend packed full of Hallyburton Johnstone Shield surprises

17 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Major Milestones for Major Associations

The NZC Domestic season this year coincides with significant birthdays for two of the six Major Associations, with the first-class Plunket Shield itself also commemorating its 100th season - and the first round starting tomorrow

17 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Hallyburton Johnstone Shield time!

The Otago Sparks are on for a rare threepeat this summer, under a new coach - and begin their quest with two big 'Grand Final rematches' against the Auckland Hearts in Dunedin tomorrow

14 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Advantage Canterbury after century-fest in Rangiora

Despite twin centuries and a record partnership, the Stags still couldn’t beat solid Canterbury in today’s top-of-the-table Ford Trophy clash — the defending national champion taking an outright lead at the halfway post

12 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

Will The Ford Trophy lead change hands (again?)

All The Ford Trophy squads are in for Round Five in Rangiora, Wellington and Mount Maunganui with all eyes on the big top-of-the table clash between Canterbury and the Central Stags

11 November, 2025 in Domestic News

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Ford Trophy table shake-up as pressure builds

The Auckland Aces began the fourth round of The Ford Trophy headlining the points table, but ended it in fourth spot as things went dramatically off script at their home ground - and another remarkable feat by Stag Brad Schmulian

09 November, 2025 in Domestic News

Domestic News

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

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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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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